Orisona Dedej

  The Develop stage is where all the planning starts to take shape. After completing flowcharts and storyboards, this step focuses on creating the actual project, adding graphics, animations, audio, and video. This stage makes projects more interesting and brings them to life.     Archy’s group’s project on Italy helped me understand this stage better. They didn’t just use text but they added pictures, recorded audio, and even found music and videos. For example, a short movie of gondolas in Venice helped make their project feel real and connected to Italian culture. This showed me how using different types of media can make a project much more engaging.   However, I also learned that this stage has its challenges. Archy’s group faced problems with large file sizes when recording audio and using videos. They solved it by using smaller MIDI music files, which taught me the importance of choosing the right tools and being prepared for technical issues.  ...

 Design is the foundation of any successful project. After reading about the design phase, I realized how often we skip planning and jump straight into the “fun” parts. But this chapter reminded me why taking time to design is worth it. It makes the whole process smoother and the result much better. The example of Mrs. Soto’s students really stood out. One group rushed ahead and ended up with a confusing project full of mistakes, the layout was messy, and it was frustrating to use. The other group spent time planning their ideas with outlines and storyboards. Their project was clear, organized, and easy to follow. Surprisingly, the first group took longer because they had to redo so much. This showed me how proper design saves time and energy in the long run. It also explained how to organize ideas through flowcharts and storyboards. I liked the different structures, like linear and tree designs, because they reminded me that not everything has to follow one strict path. As a futur...

As a Master's student aiming to become an English teacher, exploring teaching strategies that engage and empower students is both exciting and necessary. The DDD-E model (Decide, Design, Develop, and Evaluate), offers a structured approach to integrating multimedia projects into the classroom. Reading about this framework made me think critically about how I might apply it to foster creativity and collaboration among my future students.  The Decide phase is about setting clear goals, checking students’ skills, and giving clear instructions. I’ve seen how group projects can get messy without good planning, and this phase helps students start strong while staying creative. The Desig n phase uses tools like flowcharts and storyboards to help students organize their ideas. It teaches them to plan well and turn big ideas into clear steps, a skill that’s useful in many areas. The Develop phase is exciting because students bring their ideas to life with things like graphics and audio. I...

Project-Based Learning is a way of teaching that makes learning interactive and meaningful. Instead of just reading from a textbook or taking tests, students work together on real projects that solve real problems. This approach gets them involved, helps them learn in a deeper way, and makes learning much more exciting. One thing I love about project-based learning is how it can fit different learning styles. Every student learns differently, some need visuals, some prefer practical activities, and others enjoy discussing ideas. Project-based learning allows each student to show what they’ve learned in their own way, whether it’s through drawing, acting, writing, or building something. This flexibility is a big reason why project-based learning feels so powerful for teachers and students alike. In a project-based learning  environment, the teacher doesn’t just lecture, but instead, they guide students through the project, offering help but also encouraging them to think independent...

As a Master's student in English education, I have encountered many teaching methodologies, but Cooperative Learning stands out for its unique approach to engaging students. Reflecting on its principles and potential classroom impact makes me see why this strategy could be transformative. Cooperative Learning goes beyond simply having students collaborate; it is about intentionally organizing teamwork so that every member actively participates and gains knowledge. It is based on key ideas like working together in a way that benefits everyone, face-to-face interaction, making sure everyone does their part, building good social skills, and thinking back on what worked and what did not. These elements together create a learning environment where students feel responsible for their success and their classmates' progress.  One thing that really stood out to me is the focus on positive interdependence, which means that a student’s success is linked to how well the whole group does. ...

 Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences (MI) theory really challenges the way we traditionally think about intelligence. For a long time, intelligence was mostly measured by IQ tests, as if there were just one way to be “smart.” But Gardner’s theory opens up a whole new perspective: intelligence isn’t just about math or language; it’s about a range of abilities like understanding people, being aware of nature, or creating music. According to Gardner, there are at least eight types of intelligence, and he even suggests a ninth one focused on life’s big questions—existential intelligence. What really stands out is how this theory can change education. MI encourages teaching that respects different learning styles. For instance, schools in Norway use outdoor activities for students who find it hard to sit still, turning their need for movement into an advantage. In China, MI fits well with a view of intelligence that sees each student as part of a larger family and community, showin...