Library Information
This week we focused on the idea that “Media is a form of research”, fittingly we spent some time during the lectorial learning how to operate different aspects of the RMIT’s library portal in order to be able to develop our research skills for upcoming projects and tasks.
One particular feature of the site that is of interest is “Lynda”.
Lynda is useful for accessing tutorials on how to use specific software programs. This was of interest to me as I am aiming to become more confident in software, particulary editing programs. To expand my competence in this area will allow me to acheive and extend my creative visions.
In addition, acessessing the library online can allow you to see information and guides on how to reference. This will be handy when it comes around to doing bigger research projects requiring “scholary” sources. Scholary quickly became a buzzword during the class. By its conclusion we were able to identify a scholarly source by charcteristics such as a peer review.
Collaboration
Extending upon the idea of collaboration that we discussed last week, Rachel provdied us with practical tips in how we might approach common problems that can arise when working in groups.
Good & Bad experiences working in teams
A positive example of working with others I could recall:
✅ Yr 11 Media Film lists were organised of filming times, costumes needed, met regularly and communicated frequently with actors.
Collaboration is an important skill (that can be learnt/ developed) as it allows you to work on more challenging tasks. When effective it allows for rigour to be established and have more people to be inspired by, feeling supported through the process.
Rachel suggested that positive collaboration involves:
– setting clear objectives.
– clarity of goals.
– having a motivating value, all must believe in the idea.
– setting attainable and realistic goals
-future potential – have room to move and change
– being consistent
– being a person who others can trust what you are going to do.
– showing respect this involved basic things like texting when running late
-Support,an environment where you can take risks/fail.
Responsibility
– keep your end of the bargain / what you committed to
… and when things aren’t going so well in groups…
solutions included:
-sharing the work load
-involving trust,clarity and autonomy
Positive teamwork also involves:
-identity and sense of unity
-Creating timetables
-Conduct of good meetings
-having an agenda
-Time estimates for sections to cover
-Review
– someone assigned to take minutes
Notes on outcomes and who has agreed to do what
Before finishing, confirm what needs to be done before next meeting