Artifact # 7
Context:
This media artifact, entitled Ethnography, was created
Fall of 2001, at Appalachian State University, in my CI 3750 class, through
surveys, investigations, and
research. The interns at Mabel Elementary
School, myself included, began a study of how media affects the lives of
our students, even without their knowledge. This artifact is the
product we created to represent our findings. We used digital cameras
to take pictures, Netscape Composer, Photoshop, and scanners to add detail
and accessibility to our product.
Impact:
After researching this topic, I became mor
e aware of
how media influences my life and my students' lives, without even knowing
it. By noticing the things that students hold in high regard, I feel
I have a better understanding how to reach them on their level and how
to comprehend the origin of many of their ideas.
Alignment:
We used technology such as internet research and email
interviews to research and collect data. We then analyzed this student
data
and formed a web page for parents, teachers, students, and the community
to allow communication between myself and others to ensure support for
the students well being and learning (INTASC
# 10) (IVB). This product
allows me to see what is important to my students and maximize student
learning.