I had a great experience in the class! I really loved working with Matt and being able to lend a guiding hand throughout the activities. We produced many pieces of work that I am glad to say I am proud. I am so proud of Matt for working through this class. He was always a joy. He is thoughtful and intelligent and always excited and ready to go. I have seen an increase in his confidence in his work, and certainly his typing! (haha) I have learned about so many different types of technology and their applications into the classroom that I plan on taking with me. I hope Matt is able to reflect upon these projects and use some of the literacy applications, like writing scripts and using scenes to create a feeling, like he did in the final project, in his classes in the years to come. I had a great time working with you Matt! Keep up the enthusiasm and thoughtful work, I know it will get you far! I can’t wait to read one of your books someday! 🙂

-Alison Sagliocca

Reflection on the class: (likes, dislikes, were goals accomplished? what will you take with you?)

Q: What was the best part of this final project?

A: I’d say filming and acting was pretty fun, but the whole thing was really cool!

Q: What was the hardest part of the final project?

A: Definetlly the editing. It was stressful when part of the project was deleted and it didn’t load, but it was all worth it in the end.

Q:Which segment or “tape” was your favorite?

A: It’s hard to choose between the Star Wars audition and “Human Safari”. They were both great, and so were the rest!

Q:If you could actually meet one of the characters from the video, who would it be?

A: Wow, that’s a tough question, but I’ve gotta say Luke Vader from the Star Wars tape. He’s a nerd like me , but so much dorkier!

Q: Finally, was the best part of the whole Vassar Reading Project?

A: Another toughie! I can’t decide on a favorite, but the whole thing was really cool. I had a lot of fun and it’s been great going through this. Thanks for having this awesome project!     -Matthew

Working together with Hanna has been an enriching experience. We covered many projects about various intriguing topics. We started off the program with doing a PSA on abortion. On this subject that I had no personal feelings to, I began to see both point of views regarding the controversy. For the following projects, we were able to craftily use the technology provided. Both of us being fairly new to the usage of the programs, we took it step by step to learn it together. Hanna made her project more interesting by brining in her own materials that had significant meanings to her. The whole class was able to learn the process of making a torta sandwich and doing a henna tattoo!

While working on these projects, we were also able to incorporate some literacy learning. Having a strong foundation in literacy already, Hanna was able to grow and develop her further interest in literacy. The combination of both technological use and literacy development surely made this program insightful. I hope Hanna continues on with her pursuit of her dream!