Closing Time

As my time in Interactive Journalism comes to a close (already?) there are many things I have gained from this class. First and foremost I started my own blog, and learned how to research stories and communicate my opinions on the internet. My blog has been an outlet for me not only in this class but in my everyday life and I will try to continue managing it even though this class is over. Also, I learned how to use the Finalcut program to make my autobiography project. At first is was a struggle for me to get used to the technology but after a while I could integrate video footage, pictures, and music smoothly. In the future if I ever need to use the program again for a project I will have the knowledge and experience to pull it off. For me, this class has been a learning experience as well as a breath of fresh air compared to other electives offered at this school. I now know the power of the internet, the many ways people acquire their news, and all about the serious problems in the Gaza Strip. Overall signing up for this class has been beneficial and I will miss being here first period.