Take-aways

When I started this blog for my Strategic Presentation Methods in Digital Media class, I hoped that I would be able to improve my ability of making enjoyable content for an audience. I chose my blog topic to be about Marvel movie characters because its a topic that I know a lot about and something that enjoy discussing. Looking back on how I worked on this blog I believe that this course really has helped me to improve and understand what I need (and want) to do moving forward. Now that the semester has almost concluded, however, it is now time to look back on what I have learned through this class and its assignments.

One of the most memorable parts of this class was learning about audio and making a podcast. As someone who enjoys listening to YouTube podcasts on fun, interesting topics, it was fascinating to learn about making them. I had thought about making my own podcast for years, and now I have the tools and information on how to do so. In class we had a debate on the importance of audio loudness and I now I feel that I can make MP3 files that are loud enough to hear but not so loud that they are not enjoyable to listen to. My podcast on HEROES Inc. was not only fun to make but hopeful was able to inspire those who listened to it to take action.

Another part of that class that was important to me was the assignment we had on memes. I have always found memes to be hilarious and fun to share with friends. After this class, however, I have begun to understand the insightfulness that can come from them. Creating my own memes was an interesting challenge and enjoyed trying to make memes that were relevant to my topic and make great commentary.

Finally, a topic that was discussed in class that really stood out to me was about protecting our online privacy. In week 12 of the course, there were several methods of online protection that were discussed. Two-factor identification was one idea in the class and, though it may seem annoying, it can really make a difference in making sure strangers are unable to access a person’s account. Another good way to keep others from accessing your personal information is deleting cookies, making it harder for your information to be tracked. This was quite an interesting subject that we learned in class, and feel more prepared to keep my information safe.

Overall, I believe that I had a positive experience in this class and now I am able to leave this class, feeling better prepared for my future.