Technology Mini-Proposal

Podcasts and Storytelling:

In creating this podcast, I structured the narrative to captivate the audience. It starts with a compelling hook, which is the day that I did my worst presentation ever. This personal story is relatable and allows the audience to connect emotionally. Through the story I shared my learnings and the path that I took to improve my public speaking skill. I incorporated storytelling techniques such as vivid imagery and relatable anecdotes to emphasize the significance of improving public speaking skills and incorporated tips into the narrative. The goal was to keep the audience engaged and impart practical insights effectively.

Proficiency with GarageBand:

I used GarageBand to record, edit, mix and enhance the audio for a close to professional podcast's quality. I used its features to adjust audio levels and to cut offs mistakes or silence to ensure a smooth and balanced listening experience. Sound effects were inserted to have a close to professional quality. However, I've faced challenges in finding the right sound effects to connect with the narrative. The time spent on building a script and editing the audio was at least 5 times larger than the time spent on recording. 

Content Knowledge (CK): 

Improving public speaking skills is like a gateway to success in both academic and professional settings. It fosters confidence, sharpens critical thinking, and enhances communication abilities. Beyond academic contexts, effective public speaking is a coveted skill in workplaces, empowering individuals to articulate ideas persuasively and advance in their careers. This podcast bringslight on how improving this skill can be a game-changer in various aspects of life.  

Pedagogical Knowledge (PK): 

In this podcast, I shared my personal journey in improving public speaking, recounting challenges and breakthroughs. This was structured to resonate with the audience - a relatable struggle that paved the way for valuable lessons. To ensure the content's relatability, I built the narrative with humor and real-life examples.  

Technological Knowledge (TK): 

Understanding GarageBand was necessary for producing this podcast. GarageBand is user-friendly facilitates adjustments to audio levels, ensuring a seamless listening experience. Challenges arose during the initial stages, particularly in navigating the software efficiently and understanding the technical aspects. Online tutorials (LinkedIn learning) and trial-and-error supported the learning process.  

TPACK Integration: 

Integrating TPACK seamlessly was vital to create an impactful educational podcast. The podcast's technological elements, like sound effects and engaging narration, complemented the educational content about public speaking. Balanced integration was achieved by employing pedagogically sound storytelling techniques and aligning them with the content's educational objectives. Students benefited from this by not only understanding the importance of public speaking but also by improving their own skills through relatable experiences and actionable tips. The technology acted as an enabler, making the learning engaging and accessible.

Notion as a tool:

Notion is an all-in-one tool designed to help users organize work, streamline processes, and collaborate. Utilizing Notion as a tool for study planning is a powerful way to organize information and enhance productivity. This screen recording aims to demonstrate how Notion's inherent capabilities can be used to create an efficient and personalized study plan, empowering students to take control of their learning journey.

Proficiency with Notion:

In the screen recording, I started navigating through the software, explaining its primary functions, and illustrating how users can utilize it to craft their own workspace. Later I showcased how to use a Notion template to structure a study plan, utilizing its features such as databases, tables, boards, and calendar views. I highlighted the ability to categorize tasks based on priority, due dates, and courses, demonstrating the dynamic organization features of Notion. 

Given my previous lack of exposure to Notion, I had to watch tutorials and navigate through the platform to understand its concepts. Additionally, I had to carefully select an appropriate study plan template that aligns with both students' needs and the intended objective of this study. I spent 5-10 times more time preparing for the video than actually recording it. 

Content Knowledge (CK): 

The core content of this project is explaining how Notion can serve as a tool to create a personalized study plan. The focus is on empowering students to customize their study plans to their unique learning styles and academic goals, leading to a sense of ownership over their educational journey. 

Pedagogical Knowledge (PK): 

The video provides a walkthrough of Notion, highlighting its purpose and demonstrating its user-friendly approach in creating and managing tasks. A pre-built study plan template is offered to students, providing them with a starting point for their planning. Furthermore, guidance is provided on customizing the study plan template and managing it.

Technological Knowledge (TK): 

While I lack prior experience with Notion, my familiarity with project and task management tools allows for a faster learning curve. Notion's flexibility and autonomy align with the objective of empowering students to prioritize their study plan according to their values and learning goals.

TPACK Integration: 

By integrating Notion into the instructional approach, students not only learn about effective study planning but also gain hands-on experience with a powerful productivity tool. Notion acts as a catalyst, fostering a better understanding of study planning while enhancing digital literacy and organizational skills.