IS101-3205 has been one of the most useful courses I’ve taken. Before this class, I had very little experience with PowerPoint, so working on and creating my A3 and A8 slideshow presentations really pushed me out of my comfort zone. At first, I focused mostly on just completing the assignment, but as I learned more about slide design, transitions, and speaker notes, I started to enjoy the creative process. By the end, I felt proud of how much better my final slideshow looked and how confident I became in presenting ideas clearly.
I’m especially thankful for Professor Wu—not only for his clear guidance and detailed feedback, but for how available he makes himself to his students. It’s easy to see he has a real passion for what he does, and that passion has made a big impact on me. I’m taking the most from him with me after this class, both in knowledge and in mindset. I also appreciated reading my classmates' reflections—it reminded me that many of us were going through the same learning curve, and that kept me motivated. I’m walking away from this course with real skills I’ll use in everyday life and future classes, and I’m proud of the progress I’ve made.
I found 6.5.3 – Handout and Notes Masters to be especially helpful. My company does a lot of presentations for different contractors, and being able to print handouts for them to follow along and take notes on is a game changer. I used to struggle with figuring out how to fit multiple slides on one page, so learning how to customize handout layouts was really useful for me and something I’ll definitely continue using at work.
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Hey Paulina, your slides were well done, and your speech was great. Considering all your responsibilities, congrats on making it to the end. Wishing you the best next semester.
ReplyDeleteHi Paulina! Great job on both your earlier slideshow presentation and the improved one you did at the end of the semester. You did well on both, but I could really see the huge improvement in the second one. Like you mentioned, I’m glad we’re walking away from this class with more knowledge and a stronger mindset.
ReplyDeleteHey Paulina, I learned a lot from both your presentations about Pompeii as well as Mexico. Hope you get to visit Pompeii soon.
ReplyDeleteHii Paulina! I absolutely loved both of your presentations; they were so informational, and I was elated to hear someone else whose family was from El Centro! I, too, had minimal experience with PowerPoint, but I found it fun! I also felt a sense of relief and motivation knowing everyone was going through it. I absolutely loved your blog posts, and I hope you get to see Pompeii soon! Wishing you so much incredible success in all your future endeavors!
ReplyDeleteHola Paulina,
ReplyDeleteLove this! Totally agree about Professor Wu, he really makes a difference. And yes, PowerPoint felt tricky at first but now it’s actually fun. Awesome job with both presentations!
It’s cool seeing how much everyone grew in this class. Definitely walking away with skills that’ll stick.
Good luck to you!
I enjoyed both of your slideshow presentations, it takes a lot of courage to be the first to do both A3 and A8.
ReplyDeleteYes, it does feel like a burst of motivation when you know you aren’t the only one who goes through a learning curve and then realizing if my classmates can figure it out, I can as well.
It’s great to hear how much you’ve grown, especially since it’s already helping you at work. I also found Professor Wu’s support and feedback really motivating he definitely goes above and beyond. Wishing you continued success in your career and future classes!
ReplyDeleteHi Paulina! I am glad that we are all walking out of this semester with so many skills that Professor Wu has taught us. Good job and making it to the end and good luck with your future semesters!
ReplyDeleteI agree that this class was helpful in making us proficient in PowerPoint.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed your presentations, especially your trips to Mexico.
I really agree and I think that without the push we were getting, the determination and the want to see us succeed from Professor Wu, we wouldn't get to the level we've gotten! Glad to see you happy after this class!
ReplyDeleteHi, this class really helped me with PowerPoint. I love Mexico hopefully I go this summer!
ReplyDeleteHey Paulina,
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed reading your final blog post! It's impressive how you embraced the creative aspects of PowerPoint, especially considering your initial unfamiliarity. Your growth in slide design, transitions, and speaker notes is evident, and it's great to hear how these skills have boosted your confidence in presenting ideas.
Your appreciation for Professor Wu's guidance and the shared experiences with classmates highlights the supportive environment of our class. It's inspiring to see how you've applied what you've learned to your work, particularly with the handout and notes master feature.
Wishing you continued success! ^-^