Course and Project Take-aways

Hello blog readers! As we near the end of this semester’s Strategic Presentation course, I wanted to discuss some memorable takeaways from this course. First would definitely be the amount of new technologies and platforms that I used. One of the biggest highlights was the opportunity to work with a variety of new technologies and digital platforms that I had never used before. This was my first experience creating a website through Wix, as well as uploading and sharing content on SoundCloud. Notable inclusions also pertain to software like Audacity and Screenpal, which were used to create my first Youtube video and podcast. Although these technologies were essential to the overall process, they also came with their own challenges. I would definitely say that Wix and Audacity gave me the most trouble (thanks Audacity for crashing my computer multiple times). Even so, I’m glad that I now have experience using these digital tools which may come useful for me when doing future projects. Another major takeaway from this course was the opportunity to collaborate with peers while integrating multiple themes into a unified project. I did not initially expect that our podcast would need to connect with our personal websites and relate back to the nonprofit organization we selected. This requirement encouraged deeper discussion within my group about how to effectively combine our personal interests with a shared cause in a meaningful and cohesive way. However, I think the discussion I had with my group was productive, which I hope can be seen through each episode on SoundCloud. Overall, this course challenged me to step outside of my comfort zone and experiment with new forms of communication through the use and promotion of digital multimedia. While there were moments of frustration along the way, the skills and experiences gained from this course made the challenges a healthy experience.