Desk Critique
Jungrok Kwaon
Jigsaw Puzzle
kjrok50@uga.edu
Hi Jungrok,
I love your Jigsaw Puzzle project! I enjoyed looking at your project during Dress Rehearsal. Your project has truly intrigued me; perhaps because I am a teacher myself. I think puzzles are a great way to help kids learn. After Dress Rehearsal, I took another more in-depth look at your project so I could give you some feedback. There are a few areas I want to comment on.
One, I really like the way you've laid out your site. It is exciting and kid friendly. The color scheme, animations, and navigation are done well. Two, I like the puzzles a lot. However, I think older kids might want more of a challenge. Perhaps you could include larger puzzles although, this may be too time consuming at this point in the semester. Three, I think adding a “congratulations” when the user successfully completes the puzzle would be a nice touch.
Overall, I think you have a great project underway. I think your Jigsaw Puzzle site is really a great idea. I know I will be letting my kids at school use your site when they finish their work early. : ) I am excited to see your final site at the showcase!!
~ Joy Drzyzga
Desk Critique
Lisa Freeman
“Algebra – Solving Equations and Inequalities”
Hi Lisa,
I think your project is coming along nicely. I enjoyed talking with you briefly last Thursday. After class Thursday, I took a more in-depth look at your project and your ideas. There are three areas I want to comment on.
One, I really liked your idea of having students develop games to help them learn how to solve equations and inequalities. Your flowchart was really easy to understand. Your game themes (smile, baseball, and jeopardy) are great. I think the students will appreciate and enjoy the themes you chose; although, I wonder how the students will know how to develop the games on their own. Are you going to provide directions on how to create the Power Point games? I don’t know if all the students will know how to link questions, answers, and slides. Perhaps you could have a tutorial on how to make the games. I know a tutorial for each game may be a lot of work. Perhaps you could just pick one game and provide directions/ tutorial on it. I know this is just your prototype so perhaps you already have some other ideas on how you want to teach them to make the games. I like how you provided both a computer games section and a hard copy version. Many schools (like mine) can have computer problems; and that is a good back up for the teacher. Another idea I have that takes a different route is to have a game with the school mascot as a theme? Lastly, I understand your frustration with the interactions. It is difficult to have a lot of interactions when you are not super skilled at flash etc… Perhaps your interactions are more human to human?
Overall I think you have a great project underway. I think the students in Algebra are lucky to have you organizing and developing an exciting way to learn how to solve equations and inequalities. Good luck developing your project. I am excited to see your final product.
~ Joy Drzyzga
Desk Critique
Hi Sabrina,
I love your Sewing 101 project! I enjoyed looking at your project during dress rehearsal. Your project has truly intrigued me; perhaps because I am interested in sewing myself. After Dress Rehearsal, I took another more in-depth look at your project so I could give you some feedback. There are a few areas I want to comment on.
One, I really like the way you've laid out your site. It is well organized and easy to understand. The color scheme you chose is very pleasant and pleasing. Two, it was a little confusing for me to navigate through the roll over areas (specifically “Words To Know”). I eventually realized I needed to just move the curser up top and over the letters. I also was unsure about clicking on the left buttons to navigate. Perhaps you can make them change color when you roll over them. This might make them more obvious for the user exploring the site. Three, I was again not sure if I could click on the names “Online Stores” and “Inspiration”.
Overall, I think you have a great project underway. I think your sewing 101 site is really a great idea. I know I will be checking it out when you are done. : ) I am excited to see your final site at the showcase!!
~ Joy Drzyzga
Desk Critique
Clayton Shaw
“My Big Project -”
Hi Clayton,
I think your project is coming along nicely. I enjoyed talking with you briefly last Thursday. After class Thursday, I took a more in-depth look at your project and your ideas. There are three areas I want to comment on.
One, I really like your idea of having teachers get excited about the technology available to them at your school. I think using humor is a great way to get them on board with technology. I am a little concerned with your scope. Your project, “My Big Project”, is very fitting. Do you think you can design and develop all that content? I think you may want to narrow your scope down to just a few areas for them to learn or is your intent to use pre-made tutorials and resources? If that is the case, than that is more feasible. I wish my school would provide a resource like that. I know you listed projectors, cameras, laptops, etc… but again maybe you could just pick one area to teach on. Where will you host all your resource? Perhaps your school will provide that, but it is important to look into that. Some hosts have limited space, and that can sometimes be a problem. I know UGA has a limit! I experienced that when everything kicked back at the end of my EDIT 6190 semester. I went over my limit, and it caused me a lot of problems. I know it is early, and you have a lot more to design and create. What you have so far sounds really good though.
Overall I think you have a great project underway. I think the students in Algebra are lucky to have you organizing and developing an exciting way to learn how to solve equations and inequalities. Good luck developing your project. I am excited to see your final product.
~ Joy Drzyzga
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Week 15
1. What your team accomplished this week
This week our team has been working hard to get our orientation up and ready. We are really doing a lot of last minute catch up. Our Alpha and Beta test were lagging because we did not have our orientation made. We were waiting to get our videos from Clayton and an updated scripts/content. Overall the week has been stressful and busy with testing and final developments in the orientation.
2. What you accomplished this week
This week I have worked on collecting data from the Alpha and Beta tests, organizing scripts and content… again, and the pre-test and post-test modifications. In addition, I completed the formative evaluation document. I am also just trying to help where we need it. It has been a crazy week!
3. What you need to do in the coming week
Next week our team needs to work on the missing documents that we need. We need to get all of our documentation organized and submitted. In addition, our team needs to discuss the blue sock award. This analysis of criteria and discussion will take place after the showcase on Thursday.
This week our team has been working hard to get our orientation up and ready. We are really doing a lot of last minute catch up. Our Alpha and Beta test were lagging because we did not have our orientation made. We were waiting to get our videos from Clayton and an updated scripts/content. Overall the week has been stressful and busy with testing and final developments in the orientation.
2. What you accomplished this week
This week I have worked on collecting data from the Alpha and Beta tests, organizing scripts and content… again, and the pre-test and post-test modifications. In addition, I completed the formative evaluation document. I am also just trying to help where we need it. It has been a crazy week!
3. What you need to do in the coming week
Next week our team needs to work on the missing documents that we need. We need to get all of our documentation organized and submitted. In addition, our team needs to discuss the blue sock award. This analysis of criteria and discussion will take place after the showcase on Thursday.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Week 14
1. What your team accomplished this week
This week has been another busy week. To begin with, we have developed some of the orientation. This was huge; because up until dress rehearsal, we had no development of the orientation. In addition, we were able to finally make an accurate flowchart based on how we would be able to develop our orientation using the Illinois Virtual High School website. We also have been working on dividing up some work for our consultants. This work includes content video footage, alpha testing, proof reading, and a few other little areas we may need help with. Lastly, we all have been reading the Gordon Rowland article on design for this week.
2. What you accomplished this week
This week I worked on the flow chart. I was waiting until Eun Ju and Jea knew how they were going to develop and insert the content into the Illinois Virtual High School online class. Most of my time has been communicating with Clayton on the videos. Clayton and I have been working on the development of the videos for the four modules. My main role is to script and provide ideas for the video. I must say I think the videos are turning out very well. Clayton has really gone the extra mile to make the videos funny. Lastly, I read the Rowland article this week.
3. What you need to do in the coming week
Next week I need to help Clayton with the three other videos we need for our orientation. We have a lot of development left to do before we can run our alpha tests. Again, I still need to do some desk critiques. I basically just need to send the information formally to the classmates that I spoke to at Dress Rehearsal. I am assuming my fellow studio classmates probably would like feedback as soon as possible.
This week has been another busy week. To begin with, we have developed some of the orientation. This was huge; because up until dress rehearsal, we had no development of the orientation. In addition, we were able to finally make an accurate flowchart based on how we would be able to develop our orientation using the Illinois Virtual High School website. We also have been working on dividing up some work for our consultants. This work includes content video footage, alpha testing, proof reading, and a few other little areas we may need help with. Lastly, we all have been reading the Gordon Rowland article on design for this week.
2. What you accomplished this week
This week I worked on the flow chart. I was waiting until Eun Ju and Jea knew how they were going to develop and insert the content into the Illinois Virtual High School online class. Most of my time has been communicating with Clayton on the videos. Clayton and I have been working on the development of the videos for the four modules. My main role is to script and provide ideas for the video. I must say I think the videos are turning out very well. Clayton has really gone the extra mile to make the videos funny. Lastly, I read the Rowland article this week.
3. What you need to do in the coming week
Next week I need to help Clayton with the three other videos we need for our orientation. We have a lot of development left to do before we can run our alpha tests. Again, I still need to do some desk critiques. I basically just need to send the information formally to the classmates that I spoke to at Dress Rehearsal. I am assuming my fellow studio classmates probably would like feedback as soon as possible.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Week 13
1. What your team accomplished this week
Wow! Dress rehearsal came fast! This week everyone on the team has been working on module 1, the video, and the presentation. Due to distance, we try to divide the work and use the computer and phone for discussion. This week our team completed module 1 activities, including a video that Clayton is designing around our scenario 1 content. A big “thanks” goes out to Clayton. We also have assembled our presentation for the dress rehearsal. Great job Mark! Lastly, I finished the content for all four modules and Lenrose did a wonderful job proofreading some of that content. It has been quite a busy week for all of us.
2. What you accomplished this week
The beginning of the week I spent working on the content. I finished all four modules. My goal was to ensure that each module had a definition, skill set, problem solving scenario, and follow up activities for actual use by the student. I believe we have very high-quality content. My hope is that our program will encourage higher level thinking and effective learning interactions for the students. In addition, I have been a jack of all trades helping where I am needed this week. Oh, I also reassured Clayton that I would try to help him after dress rehearsal with some of his dream weaver issues. Hopefully, I can be of some assistance to him.
3. What you need to do in the coming week
This coming week I will need to get the flow chart and story board document together. I am sure Dr. Barbour is eager to comment and signoff on this document. In addition, we need to develop the rest of the orientation. We have a lot of development left to do before we can run alpha tests; and also, a lot of work to do in the coming weeks before showcase. Hopefully, all will go well so we can rap up the development and tests. Lastly, I need to do some desk critiques because my fellow studio classmates probably would like feedback as soon as possible so they can make changes before showcase.
Wow! Dress rehearsal came fast! This week everyone on the team has been working on module 1, the video, and the presentation. Due to distance, we try to divide the work and use the computer and phone for discussion. This week our team completed module 1 activities, including a video that Clayton is designing around our scenario 1 content. A big “thanks” goes out to Clayton. We also have assembled our presentation for the dress rehearsal. Great job Mark! Lastly, I finished the content for all four modules and Lenrose did a wonderful job proofreading some of that content. It has been quite a busy week for all of us.
2. What you accomplished this week
The beginning of the week I spent working on the content. I finished all four modules. My goal was to ensure that each module had a definition, skill set, problem solving scenario, and follow up activities for actual use by the student. I believe we have very high-quality content. My hope is that our program will encourage higher level thinking and effective learning interactions for the students. In addition, I have been a jack of all trades helping where I am needed this week. Oh, I also reassured Clayton that I would try to help him after dress rehearsal with some of his dream weaver issues. Hopefully, I can be of some assistance to him.
3. What you need to do in the coming week
This coming week I will need to get the flow chart and story board document together. I am sure Dr. Barbour is eager to comment and signoff on this document. In addition, we need to develop the rest of the orientation. We have a lot of development left to do before we can run alpha tests; and also, a lot of work to do in the coming weeks before showcase. Hopefully, all will go well so we can rap up the development and tests. Lastly, I need to do some desk critiques because my fellow studio classmates probably would like feedback as soon as possible so they can make changes before showcase.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Week 12
1. What your team accomplished this week
Well, we are all finally done with our exam. Yeah for Team ALIVe! This week we have decided to divide and conquer the work that needs to get done. Eun Ju and Jea are responsible for getting the module laid out in its user orientation. My job is to have all the content organized. Thursday we edited our first module; so that one is ready to go. I am working on the remaining three modules. Mark is communicating with client, consultants, collecting clip art, and overseeing the components of the module. We heard from Dr. Barbour in the middle of last week and are taking into consideration his comments. In addition, we are also going to have a partially finished storyboard/flowchart. We have found it easier to just lay out our work and then actually make a “formal” flowchart/storyboard.
2. What you accomplished this week
This week I have been writing the formal content that will be used in the orientation. Last week, I finished module one and had my team members edit it Thursday evening. This week I have been working on the remaining three modules. Again, I still feel it is my responsibility as the “instructional designer” to make sure this component is done. Hopefully, I will have all content ready by the end of this week or beginning of next.
3. What you need to do in the coming week
This coming week I will again need to spend more time working on the formal content. I also need to write a couple desk critiques. I had the opportunity to look at several projects last Thursday and still have not provided them with feedback. More than likely I will also need to help Jea and Eun Ju with some of the user orientation portion of our project. I will just see what they need help with. Due to the fact that the dress rehearsal will be this week, I am just going to be ready to do what ever needs to be done prior to dress rehearsal.
Well, we are all finally done with our exam. Yeah for Team ALIVe! This week we have decided to divide and conquer the work that needs to get done. Eun Ju and Jea are responsible for getting the module laid out in its user orientation. My job is to have all the content organized. Thursday we edited our first module; so that one is ready to go. I am working on the remaining three modules. Mark is communicating with client, consultants, collecting clip art, and overseeing the components of the module. We heard from Dr. Barbour in the middle of last week and are taking into consideration his comments. In addition, we are also going to have a partially finished storyboard/flowchart. We have found it easier to just lay out our work and then actually make a “formal” flowchart/storyboard.
2. What you accomplished this week
This week I have been writing the formal content that will be used in the orientation. Last week, I finished module one and had my team members edit it Thursday evening. This week I have been working on the remaining three modules. Again, I still feel it is my responsibility as the “instructional designer” to make sure this component is done. Hopefully, I will have all content ready by the end of this week or beginning of next.
3. What you need to do in the coming week
This coming week I will again need to spend more time working on the formal content. I also need to write a couple desk critiques. I had the opportunity to look at several projects last Thursday and still have not provided them with feedback. More than likely I will also need to help Jea and Eun Ju with some of the user orientation portion of our project. I will just see what they need help with. Due to the fact that the dress rehearsal will be this week, I am just going to be ready to do what ever needs to be done prior to dress rehearsal.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Week 10
1. What your team accomplished this week
Again, this week we have been thinking about our flowchart/storyboard. We are still continuing to collect content for our module; but mostly organizing content. We are still in slow mode until we have all taken our oral exams. We have not heard from Dr. Barbour this week as far as I know at this point. That may change by Thursday, or perhaps Mark has heard from him but has not mentioned it yet. All in all this is fine because we have plenty to do right now. We asked him a few questions last week, and I am sure he will address them soon enough.
2. What you accomplished this week
This week I have been thinking about our flowchart/storyboard. I have begun writing formal content that will be used in the orientation. I feel it is my responsibility as the “instructional designer” to make sure the content is appropriate and well organized. This will eliminate future problems for the “Graphic Artist” and “Programmer”. I will most definitely need a couple weeks to get this how we want it. This week I have made some head way. I have not spoken with Clayton or Lisa this week about mentoring. If I recall correctly, Clayton had some flash things he wanted my help with.
3. What you need to do in the coming week
This week I will again spend more time working on our project content and getting it all laid out for the orientation. This week Jea, Eun Ju, and Mark will now be able to put more of their time and energy into the content as well. I would like to do some more desk critiques this week after project night. Overall, my goal this week is to get the content in a formal format for the team. I will also need to get the flowchart/storyboard organized.
Again, this week we have been thinking about our flowchart/storyboard. We are still continuing to collect content for our module; but mostly organizing content. We are still in slow mode until we have all taken our oral exams. We have not heard from Dr. Barbour this week as far as I know at this point. That may change by Thursday, or perhaps Mark has heard from him but has not mentioned it yet. All in all this is fine because we have plenty to do right now. We asked him a few questions last week, and I am sure he will address them soon enough.
2. What you accomplished this week
This week I have been thinking about our flowchart/storyboard. I have begun writing formal content that will be used in the orientation. I feel it is my responsibility as the “instructional designer” to make sure the content is appropriate and well organized. This will eliminate future problems for the “Graphic Artist” and “Programmer”. I will most definitely need a couple weeks to get this how we want it. This week I have made some head way. I have not spoken with Clayton or Lisa this week about mentoring. If I recall correctly, Clayton had some flash things he wanted my help with.
3. What you need to do in the coming week
This week I will again spend more time working on our project content and getting it all laid out for the orientation. This week Jea, Eun Ju, and Mark will now be able to put more of their time and energy into the content as well. I would like to do some more desk critiques this week after project night. Overall, my goal this week is to get the content in a formal format for the team. I will also need to get the flowchart/storyboard organized.
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Week 9
1. What your team accomplished this week
Well, this week we have been thinking about our flowchart/ storyboard. We are still continuing to collect content for our module; although we all decided to put the project on slow mode until we have taken our oral exams. Dr. Barbour has been very busy this week, too. He informed us this weekend that he would not have time to review any of our documents until after Monday of this week.
2. What you accomplished this week
This week I have been thinking about our flowchart/ storyboard. We have not started the document because we need our content. I have been gathering more content this week. I have tried to balance my time between studying and gathering content. I did two desk critiques for my mentees, Lisa Freeman and Clayton Shaw. Clayton came to the project night, and I was able to see his project at this point. I think I may be able to help him put some flash into his project. I don’t know much flash, but I know enough to help him. Lisa replied to my desk critique and was thankful for some of my ideas and comments.
3. What you need to do in the coming week
This week I will have more time to work on our project content and get all that laid out for the project; although the rest of my team will be putting their time and energy into preparing for the exam. Dr. Barbour did provide us with feedback, and we are editing for his recommendations. My main goal this week is to get the content in workable format for the team. I will also need to get the flowchart/ storyboard organized.
Well, this week we have been thinking about our flowchart/ storyboard. We are still continuing to collect content for our module; although we all decided to put the project on slow mode until we have taken our oral exams. Dr. Barbour has been very busy this week, too. He informed us this weekend that he would not have time to review any of our documents until after Monday of this week.
2. What you accomplished this week
This week I have been thinking about our flowchart/ storyboard. We have not started the document because we need our content. I have been gathering more content this week. I have tried to balance my time between studying and gathering content. I did two desk critiques for my mentees, Lisa Freeman and Clayton Shaw. Clayton came to the project night, and I was able to see his project at this point. I think I may be able to help him put some flash into his project. I don’t know much flash, but I know enough to help him. Lisa replied to my desk critique and was thankful for some of my ideas and comments.
3. What you need to do in the coming week
This week I will have more time to work on our project content and get all that laid out for the project; although the rest of my team will be putting their time and energy into preparing for the exam. Dr. Barbour did provide us with feedback, and we are editing for his recommendations. My main goal this week is to get the content in workable format for the team. I will also need to get the flowchart/ storyboard organized.
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