Mardon's Blog - First Entry!
Wow - so the computer illerate worry wart got a site online! Yikes! It'll be interesting to see if anyone actually gets about to reading this thing I'll be amazed... most likely will post it as my site on The Facebook - yeah Facebook! Ok, enough rambling~
posted by Maya Ardon @ 11:42 AM
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Heh, heh - getting pretty good at that, no?
What have I learned from doing this week's reading?!? Wertheimer teaches me that being able to learn only by memorizing has made me an individual capable of solving similar basic problems, however, take a question requiring the same tools and rephrase it into a new way and I'm hopeless... I believed that as soon as I read it. I know that the way I learn things has enabled me to retain information however I am not always able to transfer the information and put it into effect in new ways - perhaps that is something I should work on. Take the theories that we are reading now for instance, I am capable of understanding them for the purpose of an exam, but take away the pad and pen (or computer keys for that matter) and I'll see how much I contribute to the conversation! Mayer taught me this week that I am more of a passive learner, than an active one - if I'm understanding the definition correctly. I know that I can apply transformation of facts and produce revised information as output (ie. what is going on right here) but if I were to discuss this subject in class I am not so confident in my ability to discuss it at the same rate.
Okay, so I've gathered that the whole 'theory thing' (hah) pertains to what I have been spending nearly a year and half studying - but incorporate it into internet technology and education and I'm starting to feel lost. I thought I was getting a grip in discussing theorists like schlossberg and perry, but now we're discussing learning on a whole other level - not just in relation to individual development.
Theory, theory, theory - how about some web design...I thought that the first chapter(interface design) that we had to read was what I have been waiting for as far as expectations for this course are concerned. The who, what, where, when and why was beneficial in that it read like a beginner's guide - especially in discussing the basics that are required and best ways to consider who your site should target and how to target such individuals. I really appreciated the section which discussed that making a site too complicated would not benefit a web designer or a site user because it relieved some of my anxiety - I think that it's true, the more consistant and readable a page is, the more information people can access from the site, and the more likely they are to do so.
In process, I started to think about my goals and what I am looking to communicate to other people by creating a website. Ideally, I'll be able to put my portfolio onto a website and then market myself and my site by putting it down on a business card (like the chapter suggested) - that'll really help out during the job search come next semester so it's something to think about.
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I think it would be awesome to be able to put our capstone projects into a multimedia website...I can't imagine how much work that would entail, but I am sure it is something that you (and the rest of us Higher Ed. ppl.) could work on throughout the year...I think it would be an awesome project...or to be able to create a multimedia site for the Program itself to attract future students! Talk about leaving our mark...
Nice, Maya. I do agree with you on your opinion of the readings from Wertheimer. I am a very practical learner as well. You teach me the formula once, I'd memorize it and be able to apply it to any equation that it was supposed to solve. As far as taking that formula and being able to apply it elsewhere, well, that's a whole different ballgame. Transference was never really my thing. I can only manage in my head how to apply theories to given situations. And as far as memorizing the formula long-term... uh-uh... not my thing. I'd be able to memorize up to the exam. After that, don't bother asking me because it was only memorized for it's intended purpose... that is, an A on my exam.
As for using this class for practical purposes, I'm with you and Ray. Putting our capstone online would be ideal. At least we wouldn't have to carry that big binder to interviews in order to market ourselves.
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