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Week 8 Learning Journal


Part One: Review of Other Teams Video Projects

AR/VR in Education and Healthcare

The first video I reviewed was produced by the Otter Devs and covered the topic of AR/VR education in healthcare. The topic was very interesting and the team did a good job explaining the differences between AR and VR. The presentation was clear with good audio and excellent visuals. The quality of research was excellent and the presenters kept the video interesting. Teamwork was very apparent in their presentation and each team member did their part presenting the various elements of their chosen topic. I think this presentation is very appropriate for the computer science major audience and deals with many of the topics and issues that have relevance to the chosen audience. 

Brain-Computer Interfaces

The second video I viewed was the brain-computer interfaces. I found this topic really interesting and feel that the Gigabit Goon Squad did an excellent job with their presentation. I found it very helpful that the team spent some time in the presentation clarifying and defining what the brain-computer interface consists of. The research was very well conducted and the information presented was done so in an interesting and engaging way. From the presentation it appears that each team member made a significant contribution to the final product. This presentation was appropriate for the computer science audience as the topic is very applicable to what individuals working in the computer science industry may be working with in the future.

The Eternal Human

The third video I watched was produced by Super Four Web Solutions. I really liked the topic they chose because it has a wide applicability and could affect industries beyond just computer science. The research conducted was very well done and the subject material was presented in an engaging and entertaining way. The quality of video was also excellent with clean audio and clear visuals. Each team member contributed to the project as was evident in each team member taking on a seperate section. I thought this video very appropriate for the audience as it takes the ideas and applications of computer science and expands them to other related fields including the humanities and social sciences.

Part Two: Learning Journal Update

Generative AI in Game Development 

I have learned a great deal in the CST 300 ProSeminar Class. I learned how to write different types of research papers including an industry analysis and ethical argument. The video project was the first real test of our teamwork abilities and it seemed to work fine. I think with continuous communication and a clear establishment of timelines and tasking will help us to continue to improve.

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