Time Strategies

So my thoughts on how I'm going to manage my schedule for this semester is that I decided to give each module a day as on our timetable we have one module each day this semester, so putting in all that work into one day will benefit me in the long run as well as doing bits over the weekend but focus on getting it done on the weekday that I have the module so if I have any questions I know my lecturer will respond asap

The article I read was Amanda Olivers',  I like how  she uses quotes to really highlight what's important 

“…You could be the world’s greatest planner and be very careful about where you spend your time, but if you mismanage your energy it does you absolutely no good.”

A lot of stuff she talks about in her article is what I would to, procrastinate, always leave the worst things last , in which now I'm going to actually try and do the worst things first , leave the best till last, disconnect and try have a good to do list.

https://www.pinterest.ie/pin/41447259060529195/?nic_v2=1a6t1Ambe

I always tend to look at quotes aswell or listen to inspirational speeches to keep motivated 

 

technology tools & Website

I'm familiar with most of the technology tools that are going to be used for this module, I've never used Unity3D or Padlet, but I have used canvas and that one of the programmes for graphic creation which I'm really excited about.

I have to admit I do like the online environment I feel as though your working at your own pace and having a module a day is a lot better. I just do find it harder to concentrate when your sitting in the same spot for hours working, and not being able to physically communicate with your friends or lecture but hopefully we will be back for semester 2. 

There's no technical skills in particular that I want to work on but I just hope I improve  my overall skills this year.

This app here is the app we will mostly be using for our graphic creations 

More about class Assignments

From looking at the core elements, a lot of things are so new to me with this module with using different software  like Unity and having to complete task each week and having to write a blog post after each task, and I'm excited for the group projects.

I think its so fair how were given the opportunity for extra credit too.

Growth Mindset

I genuinely have never heard about Carol Dweck and the growth mindset before, but after watching   the power of believing you can improve, I literally saw myself as a "Fixed mindset", even just from her example of the children's reaction from failing I knew that would be exactly how I would react.

Definitely recommend watching this! it gives you such a different perspective, I love the idea of "not yet" and it makes you want to challenge yourself.

"I want challenge to become the new comfort zone"

I definitely would LOVE to learn more about growth mindset this semester! It just seems to interesting.

#growthmindset

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Introduction

So just decided to come on and give a quick introduction about myself!

 My names Jade Halpin I'm 20 years old, and I'm in my second year of college in TUDublin studying Creative Digital Media.

I'm going to just briefly answer a few questions to let yous know more about me.

 Q. what was the best class you took last semester and why?

A. In the second semester of first year, id say my favourite class was Digital Photography, I love photography and its just really fun!

Q. what are your goals for this module? What do you want to achieve?

A. Since this semester is all online and still not face to face, its going to be tricky but I just really want to focus and be consistent with my work, especially with this module but I'm really excited 

Q.did you do something exciting / go somewhere exciting over break?

A. So I actually went over to Florence in Italy when it was on the greenlist, for about 4 days! and I also went to Killarney Co. Kerry for 4 days! which was lovely and we got gorgeous weather for it!

Q. favourite books, movies, TV shows — the best tv show you saw recently? best book you read?

A I'm not one for reading😂but I was obsessed with the vampire diaries and there was another show related to it called "The Originals" and I binged watched that!

Q. pets?  and pictures of your pets!!

A. I actually have a dog, her names Nelly, she's turning 10 on the 25th of October and she's a gorgeous border collie! She's so playful!

Q.if you had an extra day for fun, how would you spend it?

A.I would probably get a big group of friends, maybe go down to the beach, get food and drinks and just chill and relax or if there was no covid i would definitely have a huge party😂

My Favourite Game

So to narrow down to my favourite game, 

I decided to pick the one that I've been playing for YEARS and always gravitate towards when with a group,  which is monopoly.

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/f9/Monopoly_pack_logo.png)

Monopoly was introduced in 1935 by Charles Darrow.

They have so many different generations of the games with different themes, such as an Irish theme, Friends tv show theme and a brand theme and many more

Honestly I never get sick of them, its such a competitive game yet so fun.

Its a game I definitely would recommend if you have played before! (which is unlikely)