All group members should visit the Task Distribution page of the group wiki and post their preferences for the content they would like to be responsible for in completing the final presentation.
Theresa
Powerpoint design
Powerpoint narration- Frank can do this- I won't feel sad.
(would suggest Annette do any graphic design as she is the pro! :-)
let me know what else you all might think I could contribute on the parts you are doing...
7/7/10
Hi Frank,
Great Structure! My thoughts....
I think it is best if one person does narration. (Frank) Great idea and it makes perfect sense. It's all yours! =) I don't mind doing part of the narration, but it might appear more cohesive if one person does it, and then we do not have to worry about differening volume levels or sound quality on different slides.
I am also thinking that on the paper, it might be better to have only one person work on each paragraph.I came down with the evil flu last night (Frank) Oh no! I hope you feel better soon. and am struggling to function. Finding the energy to collaborate with 2 different people on 2 paragraphs might be challenging with the other work we need to do to have a finished, polished product.
I would suggest Intro - Annette, Reliable - Frank, Not Reliable - Theresa, and Conclusion - Barbara. (but I am totally open to who does what, I just chose randomly) That way we can all focus on just one facet and not duplicate efforts and then have to synthesize.. (Frank) I like this format! Let's see what the rest of the team thinks! =)
I like the distribution of tasks for the PowerPoint. It looks like it will leverage all of our skills. I will try to have a template design loaded soon on the week 5 group discussion so that everyone can get at it.
7/8/10 Frank, I can barely talk and sound like a nasal frog (wibbit), so I would be grateful if you do the narration. I have already posted the ppt template as i thought that was my task. The template is in the Group Discussion week 5 area for you all to work on.
I also was thinking that as Annette and I are co-leaders for week 6 that she could finalize the PPT and I could finalize the paper. (I am thinking she has a more asthetic sense as she is a graphics designer, and I am very good with proofreading text and doing rewrites for cohesion on the paper side.) I would do a final review on day 3 and submit them both, but if she could support me in doing a run thru of the PPT before I do, it would be fabulous!
7/8 - (Barb) - Theresa, sorry to hear you are sick. Hope it moves on quickly, that is difficult to function under those circumstances. I love the template design. Nice job!
Everyone, with the updated table of assignments I want to confirm my role. It was to do the content for the powerpoint presentation. Now it says design. I'm happy to do the content which to me makes sense that I do after the paper is done so I can summarize the information. Another question I have is about the conclusion of the paper. I'm not sure how affective the conclusion will be without having the rest of the paper. This puts me doing everything at the end. Am I missing something? Is there a different way I can make this work and am just not seeing it? I want to work on as much as I can and not wait. Thoughts?
No worries on illness for me so if I need to help somewhere else let me know. Frank
Team,
It seems that we have all agreed that we would like to create a PowerPoint presentation and have a final paper. I think the PowerPoint should tie in with the topics presented in the paper. It seems we had similar responses and resources regarding the reliability of Wikipedia. I say we discuss both the facts on why Wikipedia is and is NOT a reliable resource for higher education. I've created a table below for suggested task responsibilities. Please let me know what everyone thinks.
Paper Topic Suggestions:
Introduction
Supporting facts on why Wikipedia is reliable.
Supporting facts on why Wikipedia is NOT reliable.
Conclusion
7/8 (Updated) Task Distribution:
Paper Intro
Paragraph "Is Reliable"
Paragraph "Is NOT reliable"
Conclusion
PowerPoint
Annette
Frank
Theresa
Barbara
Content: Barbara
Narration: Frank
Graphics: Annette
Design: Theresa
Frank: Can assist everyone with their PPT tasks.
7/11-
Made a few changes to the task list. This is how it seems to be working. I will post to the Group discusion page for week 5.
Hang in there everyone with the challenges you have going on this week. We can make this work!!! We are!!!!
Annette
I can help with whatever needs to be completed--I just usually choose to be the person behind the scenes. Do we need to locate graphics or images to add interest? I can do that. Do we want to format the final paper into something other than a standard APA formatted document and submit it as a .pdf document? I can do that. I can help with formatting PowerPoint, but not the narration. It's all in the details...I'm a detail person.
Referring to Barb's comment below: it was in the week 2 discussion, sixth up from the bottom. A report from EDUCAUSE...there is a .pdf file attached there. But I've attached it here as well.
Annette's response to task distribution:
This is just a suggestion, but if we are going to present the “WHY IS” and the “WHY NOT” to use Wikipedia, could the narration be completed by both Frank and Theresa? One could narrate on each side of the issue. I’m thinking it could lend itself to recognizing that there is a change in opinion throughout the presentation. The opening/closing could be done by just one of you, or you could each choose one to narrate. Just a thought... Otherwise, the task distribution works for me.
UPDATED 7/7: Theresa, Barb, and Frank: I’ll work with whatever you decide is the final distribution of tasks. I’m good with doing the intro. (Frank) Perfect! Thank you. =) Tell me what direction you all are thinking for graphics? Any thoughts are appreciated, just to start organizing my thoughts and start gathering possible images. (Theresa - for graphics, I attached the ppt template in the discussion area so we can theme the graphics stylisticly. Sleek contemporary look would be best, but I am sure you will come up with some great ones!I am actually sicker today, but thanks for the kind thoughts - muscle relaxers and caffine work for my bad back- maybe you can get your hands on some! )
Theresa, I hope it’s just the “short version” of the flu and that you are back on your feet soon. Luckily, I did not come down with the flu, but I did something to my back and I’m having trouble sitting, standing, and walking (basically moving)—I’m looking for a miracle “cure” after a good night’s sleep. (Frank) The same has happened to me and it's a horrible feeling. I hope you find that miracle cure you're seeking. Get better soon. Let’s hope the rest of the team stays strong!!!
Barb, I agree that we should all try to get our parts finished and to you early this weekend. Last minute “things” always seem to happen and that way we can all have a final once over before submission.
Regarding week six: I suggest that Theresa be the final point person to submit the project to the doc sharing area and post as the leader to the discussion area. (But, I got your back if the flu still has you down ;-) , no pun intended!)
Barbara
Powerpoint slide content
I haven't added narration to powerpoint slides but if someone can tell me how I can probably do that as well
content for the final paper
I like the idea that Annette had about making the paper interesting in a previous post but I am not finding it to provide more details.
Barb's response to task distribution: (7/6)
I like Annette's suggestion on having the narration done by Frank and Theresa, each taking a side of the issue. Having one person do the intro and conclusion works or divide that as well. (Frank) Perfect! I think we have a great set up so far.
One idea for a graph in the presentation can be a graph of the statistics that are in the resources would be good to show % of reliability, % of use, etc. This could be in the first slide of the conclusion after both sides are discussed
0
I'm wondering about the timeline on putting the content of the powerpoint presentation together. I get that it will tie into the paper so that sounds like I would have a better idea about what goes on the slides once the paper is done so the paper will need to be worked on first. Mark's suggested 10 -15 slides so if I can come up with 4 slides for each topic that would be within the guidelines. Does that sound like a good idea to everyone?
Barb's comments 7/7
Theresa has a great point about continutity on the narration for the PowerPoint. For the paper keep in mind the size is 5-7 pages. There are 4 areas. I'm ok with having one person work on one area. We would need to collaborate some to make sure it flows together between sections. To make sure there is enough content to meet the requirements would each section need to be at least a page? The graph would need to be incorporated into a section. With the references on a page that would give us 5 pages. With everyone doing a different part and me doing the content on the powerpoint I would like to have the paper done by Saturday so I can work on the content Saturday-Monday. It would be good if we can all review the two documents Monday, Tuesday at the latest in case changes are needed. It helps me to have a timeline so I'm processing outloud. (Theresa - 7/8/10 Barb I have the template posted now so you can get crackin on your part)
Theresa
7/7/10
Hi Frank,
Great Structure! My thoughts....
I think it is best if one person does narration. (Frank) Great idea and it makes perfect sense. It's all yours! =) I don't mind doing part of the narration, but it might appear more cohesive if one person does it, and then we do not have to worry about differening volume levels or sound quality on different slides.
I am also thinking that on the paper, it might be better to have only one person work on each paragraph.I came down with the evil flu last night (Frank) Oh no! I hope you feel better soon. and am struggling to function. Finding the energy to collaborate with 2 different people on 2 paragraphs might be challenging with the other work we need to do to have a finished, polished product.
I would suggest Intro - Annette, Reliable - Frank, Not Reliable - Theresa, and Conclusion - Barbara. (but I am totally open to who does what, I just chose randomly) That way we can all focus on just one facet and not duplicate efforts and then have to synthesize.. (Frank) I like this format! Let's see what the rest of the team thinks! =)
I like the distribution of tasks for the PowerPoint. It looks like it will leverage all of our skills. I will try to have a template design loaded soon on the week 5 group discussion so that everyone can get at it.
7/8/10 Frank, I can barely talk and sound like a nasal frog (wibbit), so I would be grateful if you do the narration. I have already posted the ppt template as i thought that was my task. The template is in the Group Discussion week 5 area for you all to work on.
I also was thinking that as Annette and I are co-leaders for week 6 that she could finalize the PPT and I could finalize the paper. (I am thinking she has a more asthetic sense as she is a graphics designer, and I am very good with proofreading text and doing rewrites for cohesion on the paper side.) I would do a final review on day 3 and submit them both, but if she could support me in doing a run thru of the PPT before I do, it would be fabulous!
7/8 - (Barb) - Theresa, sorry to hear you are sick. Hope it moves on quickly, that is difficult to function under those circumstances. I love the template design. Nice job!
Everyone, with the updated table of assignments I want to confirm my role. It was to do the content for the powerpoint presentation. Now it says design. I'm happy to do the content which to me makes sense that I do after the paper is done so I can summarize the information. Another question I have is about the conclusion of the paper. I'm not sure how affective the conclusion will be without having the rest of the paper. This puts me doing everything at the end. Am I missing something? Is there a different way I can make this work and am just not seeing it? I want to work on as much as I can and not wait. Thoughts?
No worries on illness for me so if I need to help somewhere else let me know.
Frank
Team,
It seems that we have all agreed that we would like to create a PowerPoint presentation and have a final paper. I think the PowerPoint should tie in with the topics presented in the paper. It seems we had similar responses and resources regarding the reliability of Wikipedia. I say we discuss both the facts on why Wikipedia is and is NOT a reliable resource for higher education. I've created a table below for suggested task responsibilities. Please let me know what everyone thinks.
Paper Topic Suggestions:
7/8 (Updated) Task Distribution:
Narration: Frank
Graphics: Annette
Design: Theresa
Frank: Can assist everyone with their PPT tasks.
7/11-
Made a few changes to the task list. This is how it seems to be working. I will post to the Group discusion page for week 5.
Hang in there everyone with the challenges you have going on this week. We can make this work!!! We are!!!!
Annette
I can help with whatever needs to be completed--I just usually choose to be the person behind the scenes. Do we need to locate graphics or images to add interest? I can do that. Do we want to format the final paper into something other than a standard APA formatted document and submit it as a .pdf document? I can do that. I can help with formatting PowerPoint, but not the narration. It's all in the details...I'm a detail person.
Referring to Barb's comment below: it was in the week 2 discussion, sixth up from the bottom. A report from EDUCAUSE...there is a .pdf file attached there. But I've attached it here as well.
Annette's response to task distribution:
This is just a suggestion, but if we are going to present the “WHY IS” and the “WHY NOT” to use Wikipedia, could the narration be completed by both Frank and Theresa? One could narrate on each side of the issue. I’m thinking it could lend itself to recognizing that there is a change in opinion throughout the presentation. The opening/closing could be done by just one of you, or you could each choose one to narrate. Just a thought... Otherwise, the task distribution works for me.
UPDATED 7/7: Theresa, Barb, and Frank: I’ll work with whatever you decide is the final distribution of tasks. I’m good with doing the intro. (Frank) Perfect! Thank you. =) Tell me what direction you all are thinking for graphics? Any thoughts are appreciated, just to start organizing my thoughts and start gathering possible images. (Theresa - for graphics, I attached the ppt template in the discussion area so we can theme the graphics stylisticly. Sleek contemporary look would be best, but I am sure you will come up with some great ones!I am actually sicker today, but thanks for the kind thoughts - muscle relaxers and caffine work for my bad back- maybe you can get your hands on some! )
Theresa, I hope it’s just the “short version” of the flu and that you are back on your feet soon. Luckily, I did not come down with the flu, but I did something to my back and I’m having trouble sitting, standing, and walking (basically moving)—I’m looking for a miracle “cure” after a good night’s sleep. (Frank) The same has happened to me and it's a horrible feeling. I hope you find that miracle cure you're seeking. Get better soon. Let’s hope the rest of the team stays strong!!!
Barb, I agree that we should all try to get our parts finished and to you early this weekend. Last minute “things” always seem to happen and that way we can all have a final once over before submission.
Regarding week six: I suggest that Theresa be the final point person to submit the project to the doc sharing area and post as the leader to the discussion area. (But, I got your back if the flu still has you down ;-) , no pun intended!)
Barbara
Powerpoint slide content
I haven't added narration to powerpoint slides but if someone can tell me how I can probably do that as well
content for the final paper
I like the idea that Annette had about making the paper interesting in a previous post but I am not finding it to provide more details.
Barb's response to task distribution: (7/6)
I like Annette's suggestion on having the narration done by Frank and Theresa, each taking a side of the issue. Having one person do the intro and conclusion works or divide that as well. (Frank) Perfect! I think we have a great set up so far.
One idea for a graph in the presentation can be a graph of the statistics that are in the resources would be good to show % of reliability, % of use, etc. This could be in the first slide of the conclusion after both sides are discussed
0
I'm wondering about the timeline on putting the content of the powerpoint presentation together. I get that it will tie into the paper so that sounds like I would have a better idea about what goes on the slides once the paper is done so the paper will need to be worked on first. Mark's suggested 10 -15 slides so if I can come up with 4 slides for each topic that would be within the guidelines. Does that sound like a good idea to everyone?
Barb's comments 7/7
Theresa has a great point about continutity on the narration for the PowerPoint. For the paper keep in mind the size is 5-7 pages. There are 4 areas. I'm ok with having one person work on one area. We would need to collaborate some to make sure it flows together between sections. To make sure there is enough content to meet the requirements would each section need to be at least a page? The graph would need to be incorporated into a section. With the references on a page that would give us 5 pages. With everyone doing a different part and me doing the content on the powerpoint I would like to have the paper done by Saturday so I can work on the content Saturday-Monday. It would be good if we can all review the two documents Monday, Tuesday at the latest in case changes are needed. It helps me to have a timeline so I'm processing outloud. (Theresa - 7/8/10 Barb I have the template posted now so you can get crackin on your part)