MidTerm Media Reflection

1. After studying media for eight weeks in this class, what have you learned? Please be specific.

I have learned to look at not only what is being presented, but how it is being delivered. A large portion of how we interpret messages and information is based on how we receive it. The 29 Techniques of Persuasion illustrate how this can be done in a variety of ways.

2. What is the most important thing you have learned about yourself as a reader, writer, and critical thinker in this class so far?

As a reader, I enjoyed having images and videos to supplement the material being read (ex: the blog with links and embedded pictures and videos). I feel that my writing thrives in informal areas such as blogging because I find it to be like talking, something I do a lot of. As a thinker, I believe this class has helped me to think multidimensional about information and messages.

3. What's one thing YOU would do differently this first half of the semester if you were to take this class again?

I feel like I would change very little. I would probably try to start reading assignments earlier rather than rushing to post my responses around 11:59 PM.

4. What's one thing you would like ME to do differently this first half of the semester if you were to take this class again?

Honestly, I would change very little to nothing about this class. I like the thought-provoking style of teaching much more than traditional lecture-style courses, as I feel that it is important to learn through doing in this highly participatory modern culture.

5. Please comment of the usefullness of the course blog, your personal blog, our films, and our book(s) as learning tools.

I like the highly interactive nature of using the blog to receive/post assignments. It allows for more creative and media-rich ways to respond to a topic compared to a regular paper assignment. I also like learning through videos, as I am a very visual learner. I find the text to provide interesting and relevant information that applies to my life.