Today marks the end of NMC 301 for me, hopefully. John Carney, Makenzie Marineau, Mahria Zook, Mike Martin and I have finished our project. We think we have done a very good job with the editing, interviews and storyboard so overall, we are happy with what we have done so far. The project is not done, however, and we will hopefully continue to work with this idea, because we believe it is a good one.
A few things went really well in this project. One is that all of us had different skills to bring to the table and even if some of us wanted to write or interview something, we compromised and it went well. Another aspect of our project that went well was our editing. John did a great job doing that and we all thank him for it. He spent hours upon hours on his computer doing this so we greatly appreciate it. I even got a quick little tour of Final Cut Pro so that was nice to at least see what it is all about. Also, we started a website called wisenet.weebly.com. It is obviously in its very early stages but it has the potential to be a very good one. That website has a lot to do with Makenzie, who planned it all out and did all the work, with a little bit of input by us. Lastly, I thought the group meeting last night was our best one. Even though we were missing one, Mahria, due to work, I think it was very productive and we got done what was needed to be done.
The one thing that really "broke my heart" was that we did not get footage of a very old, new user using Facebook, Twitter, or Skype for the very first time and loving it. That was our plan all along but with the short period of time we had to make our idea to come life, it is difficult. However, I still love the video.
The main thing I learned from this project is how much someone can use technology to his or her advantage. Talking to John about Final Cut Pro and listening to Sherry talk about how she talks to everyone through AIM instant messaging because "it is the next best thing to actually being there," really made me realize how lucky we are to have all these technology at our fingertips. The quote that Sherry made really stuck in my head.
Also, I believe this project has made my enable my interviewing skills. At first I was a little nervous interviewing a man in his sixties about technology because I have never done it before and it was intimidating talking to an older man about technology. However, as the interview went on and when we went back to talk to him, it seemed easier and easier. So it was comforting to know that I can interview someone any age and talk to them about anything.
Honestly, I could have worked harder. I put the effort in but seeing Makenzie and John working their rear end off for the team was unbelievable. I think I did what I needed to but I regret not doing more for the team.
Working in the team was obviously a hassle because everyone is so busy. Making time for a project that needs a lot of time put into it can be tough but for the most part we fought through it with persistence!
Going to the Senior Center and getting to interview D Payne, as I like to call him behind his back, and Sherry was a bonus. I think John and I did a great job asking questions to them and when we thought we should leave them alone and talk, we did. So that went really well for us.
Even though this was John's idea and he was kind handling the operations, we all had input at some point or another. In anything that you do, great teams have everyone contributing and that is another thing I felt we did really well together.
Again, thanks to all my partners for the work they put into this project and the time we spent together. Special thanks to Makenzie and John for putting their extra work into this and thanks to Pam for letting us make this dream into more of a reality.
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