Overall, I found this project pretty awesome. It gave us all a chance to show a different side of ourselves, as cheesy as that sounds. We could be creative and knowledgeable all at the same time.
I don't really know what could be a negative for this project. I guess if I had to choose something, I'd pick our topics. It would have been nice to our presentations and blogs on something other than social issues. I would have wanted to pick something that interested me on a different level, not just socially.
By commenting on other blogs, I found that I was able to really understand their topics. I had to actually read their posts. I thought the whole online aspect of this project to be cool because we don't really get many chances to use technology for a grade.
While making the video, I had to look back and reread my information. I learned more that way because by looking at the material again and again, I absorbed it more. I also liked using Windows Movie Maker. It's fun for me to channel that creative side that I can't really access too often.
In five years, I'll remember being able to not procrastinate. I've done so well on not waiting until the last minute on this project, which will definitely help me in AP Lit. I'll also remember being able to incorporate my personal taste in my video with my song choices and pictures.
Some advice I'd give is have fun with the project. If you enjoy doing it, you'll learn more. Just be really creative on how you make your video and blog. It's a lot more enjoyable if you try to make it that way. Some people absolutely hate making videos and stuff, but for those who do, this was a chance to show that.
The only suggestion I'd give you on giving this assignment would be what my critisism was: let the students pick a topic. That way, they're able to choose what they want, and they'll not only feel better about doing the work, but they'll want to do it.
I had a blast doing this project, so kudos to you, Ms. Murrell :)
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