Monday, April 6, 2015

Multimedia and the Habits of the Mind

To begin, here is my multimedia project from Monday: https://domag1ka.makes.org/popcorn/2wae

 There seems to be some glitches, but this was the best I could do in 30 minutes. Overall I thought it was an awesome tool that I would consider using again!

When it comes to multimedia, the Habits of the Mind that are most fitting in my eyes at the moment are flexibility and creativity. Flexibility will have to play a big role in this project for me, because all of my life I have been used to working with simple tools such as Word and PowerPoint to present my ideas. I am excited to push myself, and use more technologically savvy programs that can portray my ideas and overall thesis in a more impactful way. Along with this idea comes creativity. There are many different outlets to choose from in regards to multimedia, and choosing the right one(s) could really enhance the overall understanding of my topic to a wider ranging audience.

I know that one of the biggest challenges in multimedia composing, beyond the logistical challenges, will be choosing the correct medium for my audience. Certain tools such as blogs may come off as more 'casual,' topics that reach out to younger generations, whereas a well put together film could reach many. The hardest thing will be to determine WHO exactly I need to talk to, and which modes of communication will be best fit for that.

I really have not nailed down a solid idea quite yet, but I definitely want to incorporate video and movement and/or narration in my project. I need to pull out all the stops if I want to get people excited about Math.

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