Kent's critical friend
Kent first off loved the software. can see so many uses for it by whom ever uses it. First off the basic skills concepts are the same no matter if it is a free on line app or a professional app. so the ability to use the skills is not wasted. You put allot of effort into organizing this presentation, I think that all appreciate this. I think that it was a little large for the time we had to work in if only for the tech troubles that some were experience. I think you need to to take that into consideration.
You explained very well off the top what the app was future possibilities and how it could be used. I got caught up in your excitement of the presentation, I could see that you find this application interesting. I really liked you class interaction with people making sure that they were at the level you needed before you moved on to something else.
If I could offer some advice it would be to create a check list of what people will need to be successful in taking part in this demo, where files are, plugins needed, where to go to download, log in advice/trouble shooting and basic definition of functionality. You could email this to students before you start. I would then just do the demo yourself to show the class what they can expect and how to letting them see you move through the process. You were very knowledgeable in your delivery of Jumpcut. I think things started to bog down when people were trying to keep up and missing steps, plugins etc. I think you good interpersonal skills would have been better utilized after your demo to move around the room and do individual help for students who were struggling but at this point they would have a step by step instruction process to get their hands dirty and because you had the demo earlier they would have an indication of the objectives you wanted. Others who were struggling you could work one on one with.
I really enjoyed this app.
