1. Voicethread was very different from writing traditional essays. The expectations of the voicethread assignment were in some ways harder for me. I like to have specific directions, and since we had more freedom with this assignment, I found that setting up my voicethread was difficult. It's easier for me to organize an essay. As far as setting up my argument, the process was somewhat similar. I had to pick my premises (my photos) and decide how I would argue them. I had an idea in my head of what I wanted to say, but finding the photos to match was tricky. Overall, I think it would have been easier for me if there was a more specific outline of what was expected in our voicethread. I felt like I was guessing a lot, and hoping I was doing what I was supposed to be. I did like that this assignment was more artistic and that we could be more creative. Maybe if we had another voicethread assignment to do I would feel more confident with the whole process.
2. The voicethread program was relatively easy to use. I did watch a few demonstration videos to try and find some ideas and tools to use. I found that the options were pretty limited though. I thought about using the phone in voice over option, but I couldn't figure out a way to fit it in my presentation without it seeming out of place. The other options offered seemed more appropriate for video, and not so much photos. Uploading photos was easy to do. Arranging the photos in the sequence I wanted was also pretty straight forward. I did have an issue with trying to draw on the photos. I would draw something and then delete it, only for it to pop up later on in my presentation on a different photo. It was frustrating. I ended up having to delete all my photos and re-upload them to fix it. Not a big deal though. Overall, voicethread was easy to use. I didn't have to spend much time trying to figure out how to work the program.
3. The non-text requirements of the voicethread contributed to my learning in this class. I think it made me think about alternative ways to make an agrument. Using images to make a point was something I had never done before. Trying something new is always a good way to learn. Learning how to make an argument with images could only help my critical thinking skills. It could also help with writing persuasive essays. If I were to watch a commercial that tried to persuade me to do something, I think I might be more critical of the images and the message being sent because I have tried putting something similar together with the voicethread assignment.
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