Week 10

Last Thursday I met with my mentee, Jungrok for 1 hour. We discussed about her project layout and flow. I showed my previous project to explain action script including drag and drop function. I think her project is exciting and meaningful. She is developing the puzzle site for her daughter.

Our team had a meeting last Thursday to discuss the layout of content and animations for the module. I created some animation and got feedback from our team members. Since we work individually, there is an issue about cohesive format of the module. As a team, we need a constant layout of the module. We exchange each opinion for the cohesive layout and style after creating some material. I continue to work on animations and will start video editing. For dress rehearsal, our team need to speed up with the project.

In the next week we plan to:1. Wrap-up animation development2. Finish content layout3. Continue video editing4. Begin creating transcripts for some of the completed videos5. Input completed animations and videos in HTML pages6. Upload HTML pages to russia.uga server7. Upload completed videos to UGA streaming server8. Get ready for dress rehearsal

Desk crit for Audrea's project

Date Reviewed: Oct 20, 2008
Creator:Bankston, Audrea
URL: http://abanksto.myweb.uga.edu/edit6200/

Hi Audrea,
I saw your project’s documentation including abstract, goals, learner’s analysis, and prototype. I think your project is meaningful and practical. I like pre-test and post-test of your project. Through two tests, learners will be able to see their improvements after completing the module. I also like the help function. The function will provide useful information whenever learners have difficulty understanding the module’s buttons and navigating the module.

I have a few comments for you.
In terms of navigation of the module, I think if there is a constant menu on all the pages, it would help users to navigate the module easily.
You need to include a section for reference of your project on the module.
If you add a sitemap on the module, it would allow learners to access to each page what they want easily and quickly.

I hope that helps and I’m looking forward to seeing your project in the dress rehearsal.

Desk crit for Jungrok's project

Date Reviewed: Oct 20, 2008
Creator:Kwon, Jungrok
URL: http://kjrok50.myweb.uga.edu/6190project/puzzle/index.html


Hi, Jungrok. I like your idea about your 6190 project. Puzzle for children is really interesting and attractive. While listening to your thoughts and motivation on your project, I felt your love for your baby.

As we talked about the project, you need to be familiar with action script. To develop the puzzle game, you should learn drag and drop function. You can find good resources through Google search.
Visit the sites below. These websites are useful to learn skills of drag and drop.
http://www.entheosweb.com/Flash/video_tutorials/drag_and_drop_actionscript.asp
http://www.kirupa.com/developer/actionscript/dragdrop.htm
http://monkeyflash.com/tutorials/flash-drag-and-drop/

I’m looking forward to seeing your project in the dress rehearsal.

Week 9

Last week I missed the studio class since I was sick. I’ll give desk crits my mentees this week. Last Sunday our team met on Horizon Wimba to discuss the entire flow of the module. We exchanged feedback on each section’s flow and storyboard. This week Trudi collected and revised all the flow and storyboards of the module and submitted flow and storyboard of our project to our client.

I’m working on flash animations. While developing them, I realized some storyboard is needed to change. I’ll also start with video editing next week. Our team will continue to work on the development of the module to complete the following tasks:

· Continue animation development
· Finalize content flow
· Begin development on the actual server
· Begin creation of new videos
· Utilize consultants
I also need to prepare for comprehensive exam next week.

Week 8

Last week we discussed about the development process for our project in the studio meeting. We decided to split up the major seven sections based on instructional goals of the module to complete the flow of each section. After the meeting, Trudian sent a sample layout of the flow to each member. The sample layout allows me to give concrete ideas on what I do to complete the entire flow of the assigned sections. This week our team individually works on the flow for the assigned sections. I reviewed the content and determined exactly what content and resources will be needed for each section. I’m still working on the appropriate page layouts and flow for each section. After completing the flow of each section individually, we will collect the document and finalize the entire flow of the module. We will try to make sure that the flow and layout will be consistent and logical.

I reviewed a list of the questions for comprehensive exam Dr. Clinton provided. I will decide an article about multimedia development for preparation of the exam by this weekend. I think this exam will allow me to review what I have learned and gain insight on various aspects of instructional technology.

Week 7

We met on Horizon Wimba to discuss about the formative evaluation plan last Thursday. We split up each section of the document that is due on the 9th October. We worked on the assigned sections individually. My parts include introduction, background, and purpose of the formative evaluation. I take EDIT8350, e-learning evaluation course this semester. So, creating the evaluation documentation gave me a good experience in conducting evaluation process.

After completing the assigned sections, we had another meeting on Horizon Wimba to collect the sections and exchange each team member’s opinions on each section this Sunday. Each team member showed the assigned sections and revised them according to other members’ feedback. Also, we reviewed the design documentation including learner profile, hardware/software specification, treatment rationale, and screen design.
Trudian collected all the revised documentations and put them in the proper format. She submitted them to our client to get sign-off today.

We will work on creating flow charts and storyboards. Also, I will start with preparation to comprehensive exams.

Week 6

Last week our team brainstormed and developed concrete ideas each section in the studio class meeting. The meeting was also productive. We covered an initial flow of all sections and identified appropriate resources to develop each section. Also, we briefly discussed treatment rationale for our project.

This week I work my assigned section, Hardware/Software. I reviewed the previous teams’ documentations to create the section. In addition, I tutored Jungrok as her studio mentor for 1 hour.

Our team will finalize the evaluation plan and other documentations next week.