Course Reflection

I have never been a very technology savvy person. Often when learning a new program or navigating a new site I need to be shown step by step how to utilize the new material. Naturally, entering a graduate level course which centered on learning and applying technology, I was a bit nervous. I imagined the professor expecting the students to be fluent in software programs I had never even used.

Fortunately, upon meeting the professor, she informed us that she was a student as well. This put me at greater ease. As the class commenced and we began receiving assignments, I was relieved to find out that we were taught the programs and practiced with them in class weeks prior to assignments being due. I found that the learning process was well-regimented and that everyone was learning together.

The assignments that I was most apprehensive about were the podcasts. I had never before produced a recording of myself, let alone publish one online. While I had difficulty embedding them, I found the completion of the assignment itself rather simple. I was pleasantly surprised and now feel comfortable producing future podcasts.
My favorite assignment this semester was the wiki group project. It was fun working with other students and learning how to navigate the wiki together. I especially enjoyed being able to collaborate even when we were not together. I better appreciate the usefulness of wikis after completing the project; I will likely use them in my classroom.

After completing this class I am confident that I am better prepared for my future graduate courses. I hope that future professors take a similar approach to the material; a slow paced step by step process to getting acquainted with and applying the material. This course was a positive experience and I am looking forward to taking the remaining production courses. I feel more confident and prepared for them. I can honestly say that I enjoyed the class.