Class Reflection

At the beginning of the course I felt a little overwhelmed and unsure about learning how to integrate these technologies into the classroom. After we started using them ourselves, however, I found that these tools can be very useful. I'm not sure how much I would get into using social network sites, but I think that blogs and Wiki projects are something I would like to try.

I think these tools can both enhance and hinder communication. I know that some students are gifted when it comes to computers, and these programs would provide them an opportunity to shine in a nontraditional manner. Of course, there are also students who might not be eager to try these new things. I know that when we started to use these programs in class I wasn't very happy because I despise spending time in front of the computer. However, I do see the value in using these tools, and I'm glad that I tried them.

As I review my blog, I have come to the conclusion that blogs are not such a bad thing. Actually, I found that I enjoyed being able to present my opinion in this way. I also liked being able to read what everyone has to say and view things they have stumbled upon on the internet. However, I still do not think I will be keeping up with a professional blog in the near future.

Persepolis and Naruto

I finished reading Persepolis and Naruto, and I have to say that I enjoyed them both. I never really got into comic books, so I wasn't sure I was going to enjoy this assignment. I read Persepolis first and I was very pleased when I realized it read more like a novel than a comic. I never knew could learn so much from a graphic novel. I was never bored during this read and I enjoyed her simple yet effective illustrations that went along with the narration.

I was a little more apprehensive about reading Naruto. It is definitely not the kind of book I would pick up on my own. When I began reading I was not enjoying it at all. I was wishing that the layout and story were like Persepolis. I was also really confused about the characters. it was hard for me to tell sometimes which one was which and what their roles were and where they came from. Once I figured all of that out (about the middle of the novel) I started to enjoy the story more. I have to admit that by the end I wanted to know what happened next. I also enjoys the pictures, mostly because the expressions on the characters faces were very detailed.

I also finished writing the paper for these books and i found it rather difficult. I am not knowledgeable about comic book jargon, and even though I tried to Google some of the elements I didn't find it very helpful.