As this semester concludes, I am left reflecting on my work this semester, what I have learned, and what I still have to work on.
On my work...
I am very pleased with the way my project turned out. There have been some bumps in the road (especially my site not loading on Showcase night) and challenges to overcome, but at the end of the day, I am leaving this course with a finished product that is good enough to share. And, in fact, has already been shared! I am thrilled that I created an artifact that is useful to the teachers at my school and has put me on the right track to reaching my goal of becoming an LSTC. It was a lot of work; there were moments when I thought the project would never be complete.
On what I have learned...
Of course, I have learned some new tools. I have learned to be patient with technology, and I have learned that EITS can be your best friend (or your worst enemy). I have learned that sometimes, computers really do have a mind of their own. I have learned that friends and colleagues can be your greatest asset, and networking is key in life. I have learned (and reinforced) exactly what I want from my future career endeavors, and by listening to Ann Cravens speak, I have learned more of what I need to do to get there.
On what I still need to work on...
Dreamweaver. My LSTC told me 2 weeks ago that the #1 tool I need to learn is Dreamweaver. I took the (somewhat) easy way out this semester by using Muse, but apparently I'll need to get back to the basics before I leave the program.
All-in-all, this has been a very productive semester. Truthfully, the Studio has frustrated me a bit. Often, I felt lost and as if I had no real guidance, but looking back, I see that this was all to allow me the freedom to learn what will be useful to me. Next go-around, I do hope for a bit more structure (as I am a very structured personality who thrives with goals, deadlines, and assignments) while also still allowing the flexibility for self-guided learning. I know that is a difficult balance to achieve, but between Dr. Rieber and Dr. Kopcha, I am confident it will be a success! Thank you for a very interesting semester, and I am looking forward to next fall for another Studio experience!
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