- What were the positive aspects of using the blogs in the course?
Being able to use a type of media while doing homework. I gained knowledge on blogging, and it was interesting to see how our coursework interloped with the media we were using to post our homework.
- What difficulties did you encounter in using the blogs? (both technical and conceptual)
I didn't really have any difficulty using the blog itself; however, it was easy to forget that the assignment was due because it required no printing out or physical turning in. Using the internet is very quick and easy, but it is also easy to overlook assignments.
- What types of blog prompts were more or less interesting or difficult? (provide an example and rationale)
I liked how we were asked to provide an example in everyday media to exemplify the concepts we were talking about in class. For example, I really enjoyed thinking of a favorite movie of mine and then putting into detail how the different shots told different things about the characters and the movie.
- Would you recommend using a blog in future course, either in RTF 305 and other undergraduate courses at UT-Austin? (explain why..)
I definitely think it is an eco-friendly way to do homework; also, it's much simpler to do everything via technology. Like I said, the only drawback is how easy it is to forget that something is due, especially on a Sunday.
- What would you suggest to change or improve the blogging experience in the future?
I would've preferred the assignment due on a different day, or at least at midnight on a Sunday. Having assignments due on a "weekend" makes them easy to overlook.
