EDLD+5363+-+Public+Service+Announcement

 The following Public Service Announcement (PSA) was created by our team that involved Becky Godell, Katherine Kingston, Tony Vo, and myself. By using emails, our personalized wiki, texting, phone calls, the discussion board, and web conference private chat we were able to communicate effectively. We brainstormed and added information, images, and video to our wiki to construct our PSA. We had a plan and divided up what was needed to complete this project. We followed the guidelines to use the pre-production, production, and post-production process. YouTube was chosen to post our final video as it is easy use and view from most computers.  Even though three group members were in the Houston area and one in the DFW metroplex, that did not make a difference. We were able to plan, produce, edit, and collaborate with positive results with the use of Movie Maker, Wikispaces, and Audacity. Dr. Abernathy wanted us to work together as a team and collaborate. We definitely accomplished this, and very effectively I must say. We were professionals that shared our knowledge and resources to create an effective Public Service Announcement with a strong message. We chose the topic of cell phone use in school zones, and the problems that can arise with their careless use. I was almost overwhelmed with all the Open Source software that was available for our use to bring this project together with a budget of $0.00. If we were asked to improve this video and a larger budget was included, I'm sure we could use famous people and their voices. The graphics and effects could be more exciting with more money to purchase these items I'm sure. The last slide includes names and information in regards to copyright information. Team members signed the appropriate forms for permission for their children to be included in the video as well.  As mentioned above, we used a variety of ways to communicate and prepare this video. I'm not aware of any issues with our group working together. Becky apologized for being "bossy," but she was clearly the one to lead and organize. I was really pleased with how we were able to help each other along and give assistance as the project progressed. Everyone was wonderful and contributed as they should to complete our PSA. Becky even said we should meet in Beaumont at graduation. That says a lot about our members. I enjoyed this project, and I really hope to work with these professional educators again soon. I also hope we are given more opportunities to create these types of learning teams in future courses. Lastly, this has given me some ideas for my own classroom and ways to assist learners. []   media type="youtube" key="_NnOBcQEBlU?fs=1" height="385" width="480" 