Wednesday, 5th March 2008

As a matter of fact, today's lesson was extremely productive, because I was able to figure out various technical aspects regarding my Promotional CD, which I had not yet considered. This was done together with a colleague that was present in this class, who faced similar issues when concerning the running of the slides in movie form. In today's lesson I was able to incorporate a video, removed from YOUTUBE, comprising the song "We Are The World", featuring Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie. In included this video successfully in the last page of my Promotional CD, that has the theme of how the Olympic Games may unite the many nations. From my perception I worked very well today, for I tried to solve some dilemmas that I had been facing previously, and with many trials, was finally able to achieve my intended results. Unfortunately, I have not been yet capable of commencing my evaluation, particularly for the fact that I had not yet completed my Promotional CD (and will not be able to). Thus, my aim for next lesson (Wednesday - for Monday is a Senior School Activity Day), is to complete my evaluation by working dilligently and thoroughly. Today my teacher was not capable of being present in class, for my teacher was required for professional matters, therefore, on Wednesday I will have my last oppurtinity to consult her for further improvements on my project, as well as extra suggestions.

Monday, 3rd March 2008

Unfortunately, today's lesson was not very productive, since I faced a series of complications regarding the technical aspects of the promotional CD. Since the due date of the project is coming up soon, the fact that even the base my promotional CD is not entirely completed is beggining to become a worrying fact. Individually (not in class period), it will be of utmost necessity that I make a well-on advance on the project because, moreover, I have the evaluation section for completion. Nonetheless, on the positive side, a classmate of mine, which is very familiar with the programs being used, volunteered to get me a free 30-day trial version of Macromedia Flash that I may download at home. I use this oppurtinity to thank his act of kindness. Next lesson, I must try to face problems more rationally, so that I do not waste time unnecissariyl. Despite all the problems that I encountered today, I believe that I was fully concentrated in my task, not once talking to a classmate concerning personal or social matters.

Wednesday, 27th February 2008

With another lesson comes another advance on my Olympic Games Promotional CD. Today, I researched about all the aspects that I am going to talk about on the various slides. I also worked on applying several propaganda techniques to my promotion. Examples of these are:

• Bandwagon (convincing people that your side is the winning side by the number of people on your side)
• Glittering Generalities (applying the conjunction of various powerful words, persuading people emotionally)
• Testimonial (connecting a/more respected figures to an item or cause)

Today I also worked on making my promotional CD have a professional appearance, also so that people are convinced when going through it.

From my point of view, I worked well today and am going to be able to make a good job on this project.

Monday, 25th February 2008

In today's lesson, I am happy to share to you, I made a well-on advance on my promotional CD. Unfortunately, due to several factors that had not been predicted, has only 3 more lessons concerning IT.

Wednesday, 20th February 2008

Today I investigated the different possibilities and techniques comprised in Macromedia Flash, also managing to thoroughly work on my project, and advancing with the promotional CD. What I also did today was to state, descriptively, the various things that I am going to include in each page (with different themes all related to the Olympic Games). In my opinion I worked well today, for I was concentrated and worked efficiently, with the purpose of advancing on my project. My goal for next lesson is to work futher on the actual promotional CD.

Monday, 18th February 2008

In today's lesson, a couple of colleagues and I happened to be late for we had a Confirmation (religious) session, and lost track of time. Once I got to class (and apologized to my teacher), I began to work on my create section in Macromedia Flash. I also began to incorporate other computing tehniques into my Promotional CD, that I hitherto was not aware of. Nevertheless, due to some technical problems that arouse in the teacher's assembly presentation that isgoing to be presented on the following day, my colleague and I volunteered to help and for the continuation of the class were workin gon this project. For next lesson, my aim is to prepare every section of my Olympic Games Promotional CD, actually previous to transfering it to Macromedia Flash. This will be done with the purpose of utilizing the time more effectively. For next lesson, my aim is to work well and be concentrated.

Wednesday, 13th February 2008

As a matter of fact, in today's lesson I started to work on my create section (producing my promotional CD). Actually, this lesson was very productive, however I did not manage the completion of a lot of work. My aim for next lesson is to get a vaster amount of work completed, at the same time doing it professionally with the appearance of a profesional promotional CD.