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Nov09_Wilson

I like the look of my image, but I do not think it reflects the content of my media project. A lot of work went into some of the components that are represented by very small words. I feel robbed, in a sense. My eyes are drawn toward project, when most of the work went into the blogs and podcasts. It looks really cool though, and I do plan on using Wordle with my students. == Yes, I believe that the content proposal captured the essence of my thesis. My thesis focused on developing a website for music teachers incorporating differentiated instruction. All of the key words seem to be displayed in the Wordle. I absolutely loved using wordle and will incorporate it into my lessons. Nov09_Cherryg = =

=**November 2009 Content Proposal Reflections Nov09_Pottinger **= In reflection, I am ecstatic to see the essence of my thesis captured in this wordle graphic. The image seems like a bullet, making learning a projectile with the potential to affect the aims of both instructors and students. Connectivism is the theory that defines the path of the solution proposed in my thesis, and the theory defines learning as a PROCESS of making CONNECTIONS is detailed in my content proposal; it amazed me to see these two words appear at the pinnacle of the learning bullet, like the main point is preparing to pierce my target audience. The image also reflects the specific hierarchy of the solution’s priorities; learning propels the process of making connections, not just the instructional approach. My solution was the adoption of Analogical Reinforcement Modules (ARMs) as a complementary tool in CMSs, and the bullet is most appropriate analogical illustration of learning objects as ARMs in the instructional battle to engage the learner.

= = Nov09_Tuckness I love wordles, and had been playing around with my thesis for a website photo prior to this assignment. After processing my proposal and comparing it to my thesis wordle, the largest words were different. Learning, students, and technology were the largest in my proposal, yet digital, stories, arts-based, and standards were prominent in my thesis. I think my thesis wordle really represents what my website on digital stories shows.

Nov09_Melashenko The thing that I liked best about this word study is that the word “change” randomly became a primary focal point. What is shown here is actually the third iteration of my text, but in each case, the word “change” took center stage. This is especially interesting because my thesis is focused on a process of change. To me, the vertical and horizontal arrangement of words looked like something of a network, which is how the change process operates; within a context and connected to everything else. I’ll save this image for later projects! Fun to do!

Nov09_Stachon I believe my content proposal captured the essence of my thesis. Technology training for teachers can be packaged and presented in many different was just like this Wordle. I feel that a blended approach toward technology professional development would suite the needs of most educators the best. The Wordle imagery highlighted the correct words. In addition I liked the placement of the words professional and development.

Nov09_Carbajal I think my content proposal captured the essence of my thesis. The focus of my thesis was students’ use of social networks in the classroom. The image emphasizes all the right words. I don’t teach English, but if I did, I would have all of my students do this with all of their essays… I gotta come up with a way to use it in math!

Nov09_DominguezB

Delivering effective instruction to students through the use of Web 2.0 tools such as blogs, wikis, and other web-based tools is the main focus of my media project and thesis. After comparing both wordles, I was very impressed to see the similarities between the two! I believe they do capture some of the key words of my work. I decided to use 100 words to represent my work because it made it easier to read.



Nov09_Sawyer

My first impression of my Wordle was that it did not adequately reflect the emphasis of my media project, which spoke about the need to teach explicit and sequential computer skills. As I continued to look into the Wordly however, I came to the realization that words that the Wordle emphasized were the foundation for successful integration of technology. Even though I thought that I spoke about explicit and sequential skills primarily, I didn't. Rather, I spoke of the building blocks necessary for having those skills. Now, I agree that my Wordle is reflective of the message I was communicating.



Nov09_Stevenson

Yes, I feel the wordle image captured the essence of my thesis. The adjectives and nouns that surround the main words help to add reason and method to those key terms. This wordle image is very similar to my wordle created with my thesis. The may focus for each image is technology, mathematics, learning, and skills.



Nov09_Jeantet

I have to admit, I was quite happy with the way that this turned out. My thesis focuses on technology in the mathematics classroom. Throughout the paper, I have learned that students using technology increases their understanding in mathematics. I have also concluded that the biggest barrier to students using the technology is teachers that are too scared, intimidated or uninterested in the technology. My media project is a video aimed at grabbing interest in teachers to increase their own technology use in the classroom to support student learning.


 * November09_Kopatich**

The key words, project, attention, and digital learners, summarize my content proposal and thesis well. Inattentive falls below these words. My media project was designed to provide educators resources that would improve the attention of digital learners in schools. The larger key words of theory, technology, and media capture the essence of my thesis. These words represent my solution to my problem found in my thesis work. Also, the larger words that grab my attention are website, instructional, and engagement. To support my thesis, I created a website to provide instructional strategies to improve engagement and motivation in the classroom.

Nov09_SawyerA The image on the left is the Wordle from my thesis. The image on the right is the Wordle from my content proposal. The focus of my thesis remained intact when transferred to the content proposal. The key words (e-learning, writing, use, learning, project, tools, writing, technology, media, and computer) are the essence of my media desires. This Wordle will be an excellent image to add to my reference page for my staff. One interesting difference is the emphasis on research in my content proposal. Rather than specifically saying "research" in my thesis, I used the meat of the research to lay the importance of technology use. The content proposal had to specifically identifying the "research."



Nov09_Wyckoff My media project content proposal is almost an exact mirror image of my thesis as can be seen in the two images above. The image on top is my thesis Wordle; the image on the bottom is my CP Wordle. The only obvious disparity is the addition of my project title-Techcabulary -in my content proposal! What a marvelously creative, ingenious, and attractive technique to compare information integrated and excluded! Wordle is my new best friend and is also included as a student vocabulary mapping activity in my final media project!

Nov09 Hultine This Wordle reflects my content proposal. There were so many things that it was hard to choose the right ones but these really represented my proposal. I didn't use the maximum of 100 words because I wanted these to stick out. I hope by reading these words, people will ask questions and want to read my content proposal.


 * Hultine Wordle**

Susan Grebe - "A Step in the Right DIrection?"

The project is about **training** and is the **pre-training** for the **IBBIS donor registration** **program**. I was delighted to see that my message of the importance of the **learner** actually “**learning**” the **knowledge** and **skills** came through as it is the focus of the project proposal and my thesis. My emphasize that this is an effective alternative for current training standards but that the **course** must be developed to meet the **cognitive** **needs** of the **learner** as well as the **objectives**. I thought it was rather interesting that most of the designs that were generated appeared to be in the shape of a footprint.



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This Wordle is quite different from the one I made of my thesis. The shared elements reflect the content and area of study. The focus of my thesis is on the pedagogy, where as my content proposal focuses on the practical solutions. Solving the problem of training and creating dynamic adaptations to emerging multimedia required the careful application of ADDIE principals. The final result of a website offering information, community, and academic discourse will hopefully endure the test of time and future changes.=====

Nov09_LaCinski As I study the word cloud, it does reflect and verify a connection between my thesis and media project. I would prefer an ever-evolving, animated word cloud that could change and morph to reflect real life. Although the content proposal did capture the essence of my thesis, there were things I discovered in my content proposal and media project that would have helped me in researching and writing the thesis. I think the media project, thesis and content proposal should intertwine sooner.