Lecture: Week 8 Learning Journal Post

Part 1: Peer Video Project Evaluations

1. Team on Nomophobia

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EXtT8xbndI

  1. Is the topic well covered?
    Yes, the video does a great job explaining nomophobia. It defines it, explores its causes, effects, and shows how phone addiction connects to app design and AI. 

  2. Is the presentation clear?
    Yes, the voiceover is easy to understand, and the video flows nicely.

  3. How is the quality of the research?
    The quality is good. It includes examples, like the law proposed in Italy. The information feels accurate and well-explained.

  4. How is the quality of the video production?
    The video looks and sounds great. It is noticeable that a lot of time was put into it. 

  5. Is the video engaging and interesting?
    Yes, it is engaging. The visuals and examples kept me interested and felt related..

  6. Is the teamwork evident?
    Yes. The video is consistent. A lot of organization is noticeable. 

  7. Is the video appropriate to the audience (either the general public or technology professionals)?
    Yes. The video explains concepts in a way that most people understand. 

Suggestions for improvement:

  • It would be helpful to show sources for those who want to learn more.

2. Team on Digital Immortality

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vm3Dgmx_PVI

  1. Is the topic well covered?
    Yes. The video offers a clear explanation of digital immortality and provides interesting examples, such as HereAfter AI. 

  2. Is the presentation clear?
    Yes. The narration and the pacing are steady. Ideas are explained clearly.

  3. How is the quality of the research?
    The research is excellent; it includes examples such as Microsoft’s chatbot patent. The evidence supports their points well and shows a strong understanding of both AI and social issues.

  4. How is the quality of the video production?
    Very high. The visuals are engaging and match the narration. The background music is subtle but helps set the mood. The transitions and timing are polished and professional.

  5. Is the video engaging and interesting?
    Yes, the topic itself is fascinating, and I was engaged through the video. 

  6. Is the team work evident?
    Yes. The script is consistent. I see a lot of work was put into it, and also a lot of communication. 

  7. Is the video appropriate to the audience (either general public or technology professionals)?
    Yes. The video explains concepts in a way that most people would understand.

Suggestions for improvement:

  • A short summary would be nice.

3. Team on The Deepfake Dilemma

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8uvy34Bmxs

  1. Is the topic well covered?
    Yes. The team does a great job covering the topic, including how they work. They also provide examples from politics, finance, and cybersecurity.

  2. Is the presentation clear?
    Yes, the presentation video transitions smoothly, and the ideas are clear. 

  3. How is the quality of the research?
    The team included great examples, like the Biden robocall case and the ARUP financial scam, to show how dangerous deepfakes can be. They also include references to laws and detection tools.

  4. How is the quality of the video production?
    The video is well-made, featuring good audio, smooth transitions, and engaging slides.

  5. Is the video engaging and interesting?
    Yes. I might be biased, but I gave a presentation on this topic during my time at community college, so I find it interesting.

  6. Is the team work evident?
    Yes. Each speaker adds something unique. I see good quality, collaboration, and preparation.

  7. Is the video appropriate to the audience (either general public or technology professionals)?
    Yes. The language is accessible to the general public, but the content also includes enough detail to interest professionals.

Suggestions for improvement:

  • Add more visual examples or animations of deepfakes to show how convincing they can be.

Part 2: Keep Up With Your Learning Journal

Team Video Project:
Quantum Computing – The Future Is Now

Final Journal Entry:
This class taught me about scheduling, teamwork, and how to collaborate on group projects. Our topic for the videos were about quantum computing, were challenging but interesting. I learned a lot about superposition, entanglement, and real-world applications. I also learn about a software called Audacity to mix the audio. 

Our team mostly used Discord and Google Drive to stay organized. We divided tasks based on what each felt comfortable with. We could improve by starting the video editing earlier and checking in more often.

Overall, the class helped me grow in both technical knowledge and teamwork.

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