1st Question of the Day - Multimedia training
When most workshops begin, participants are asked to introduce themselves to each other.
Today, you did this through digital images.
How did this change the experience of being introduced visually?
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July 23rd, 2008 at 10:52 am
Will know better at the end of the seminar.
July 24th, 2008 at 10:21 am
Using the digital camera to introduce the course participants gets people using the technology right away. Students are comfortable with technology so its important that teachers use the technology as well.
July 24th, 2008 at 10:21 am
I came to this workshop to see how Digital Media was being taught as we are currently doing some workshops on this.
I appreciate seeing all the resources related to this.
Being introduced digitally was a novel approach.
July 24th, 2008 at 10:22 am
Right now I’m feeling a little out of my depth - should have brought along my teenaged son! Hopefully I’ll feel more confident by the end of the day.
I’m most interested in editing videos/photos.
July 24th, 2008 at 10:22 am
You’re hands on from the start and you get over any fear of technology quickly. You learn practical lessons and retain them.
July 24th, 2008 at 10:23 am
Introductions through visual means was more exciting and fun and seemed less of a burden or just another task. I would like to learn video making/editing skills so i can incorporate it into my teaching and make for better and more stimulating learning for my students.
July 24th, 2008 at 10:24 am
Interesting, but did not actually allow people as a group to interact and work together. The tool and the medium are a barrier but at the same time reduce anxiety.
Why am I here? to learn about video production as an educational tool (as most students a visual learners) and to begin development of physical literacy and sport coaching videos.
July 24th, 2008 at 10:24 am
It seemed a little more personal to be introduced by taking someone’s picture instead of a handshake.
I hope to make myself more attractive to employers and a better teacher to my students by taking this course.
July 29th, 2008 at 9:38 am
It was fun, very engaging and a nice way to find out other cool things about the ppl I work with.
July 29th, 2008 at 9:38 am
A picture says a thousand words. Taking pictures allowed us to introduce ourselves in a creative and fun way.
July 29th, 2008 at 9:39 am
It captures your attention and having a picture out there should be able to allow people to go back and reacquaint themselves with the students later.
July 29th, 2008 at 9:39 am
I gave me the chance to get to know the other person in my group much better. It was more personal. I had the chance to know more than she actually would have told me about herself if she had told me only her name and where she was from. I got to know her interest. I like this activity.
July 29th, 2008 at 9:40 am
It was different, but I like taking pictures. It would be nice to try this activity with the students when school starts.
July 29th, 2008 at 9:41 am
It is easier to introduce yourself visually because it eliminates the awkwardness and formality of a traditional introduction. You immediately break the ice by looking at the camera and figuring out how to use it. Also, a digital introduction lets you think about how you want to present yourself as a picture rather than having to use words to describe yourself–which can be a hard thing to do (especially for middle school students!)
July 29th, 2008 at 9:43 am
This instantly engages the participant in the training setting. I just happen to enter the training later than anticipated but feel that I short-changed myself. This is something that I have never experienced in a training workshop so I am a little upset! Maybe a can participate later!
July 29th, 2008 at 9:44 am
I found it challenging to think of places/images that would capture things about me that I’d like to share. I think the activity was fun and would be really engaging for my students, though I’d probably allow more than five minutes! It’s a great way to encourage conversation, and you learn more than just the standard things about one another as you have to get a little creative.
July 29th, 2008 at 9:47 am
I think the lady that didnt know us probably thought we were crazy. We were taking lots of pictures. A picture speaks a thousan words right? It made it easy to explain myself without having to get in front of everyone and all nervous.
July 29th, 2008 at 9:51 am
The use of the cameras gave us the opportunity to be more creative and the visual images will be remembered better than if we just spoke about ourselves.
July 29th, 2008 at 9:53 am
A oicture is worth a thousand words! I really liked this exercise!!
August 1st, 2008 at 4:52 am
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August 11th, 2008 at 6:53 pm
I couldn’t understand some parts of this article 1st Question of the Day - Multimedia training, but I guess I just need to check some more resources regarding this, because it sounds interesting.