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Time management concept illustration from Rawpixel . Time is something I've never been good at managing but maybe it's because I never really tried. I would find myself complaining about workloads and staying up late when in reality, I waste a majority of the day and only start my work in the evening. I should definitely consider working on my time management during this semester. The read the article titled " How to build a realistic study plan that you'll actually stick to " by Amanda Collins. I found this piece useful and informative because it took me through the steps of how to put together a weekly schedule. Laying out my day-to-day on a planner would help me see where I can take time to work on assignments. The article also spoke about setting goals for myself and ticking them off as I complete them. Perhaps the sense of achievement from doing so will motivate me to stick to the schedule. I also read " Four questions to help overcome procrastination ...

Multitasking concept illustration from Freepik . Among the list of technology tools that we will be using this semester, I have some experience with image editing, bookmarking and Padlet. Image editing is a basic tool that I use almost everyday to crop screenshots for example. When I was in secondary school I bookmarked useful websites in my careers class while I was trying to figure out what I wanted to study in college. I used Padlet in my secondary school art class as a way of creating boards about each topic we learned. It was also a useful tool for sharing research with my classmates.  This online environment is unlike my experience in other classes because it has a wider range of tools that we'll be using and trying out. I think this is beneficial to my learning because I'll be able to expand my knowledge and develop more skills in using a variety of technology tools. I don't have any technical skills in mind that I would really like to work on during the semester but...

Dashel icon set from Fribly . After reading about the layout of tasks for the semester, I have a better understanding of what I'll be doing each week. I think that having the list of assignments available helps me come up with an idea of how I should use my time efficiently. Among the different assignments, I think I'm most intrigued by the Unity3D tasks. Creating games is something I never thought of trying so I'm excited to start learning how. I might be someone who isn’t really into gaming but thinking about how they are created seems quite interesting. I'm always up for exploring new programs and applications.  For my other modules, assignments are usually given to us one by one as the year progresses. This way, we can only focus on one assignment at a time. The assignments tend to be bigger and have larger gaps between due dates. This is different to Multimedia Development because the assignments are not as heavy so we have several pieces of work due throughout the...

The growth mindset is something that I never came across until now. I was only introduced to it after watching the Carol Dwek videos recommended by my multimedia development lecturer; ↳ TED Talk, "The power of believing that you can improve" ↳ A short clip,  "Make challenge the new comfort zone" ↳ RSA Animate, "How to help every child fulfil their potential" Growth mindset statements from Pinterest While watching each video, it really got me thinking about whether I have a fixed or growth mindset and how it has affected my life and way of learning. I believe that I fall under the category of fixed mindset which makes a lot of sense. I went through secondary school with majorly average grades and only ever wanted to do enough to pass. I absolutely hated doing homework and schoolwork and saw them as chores that I needed to get done then push aside.  I wasn’t someone who was very eager to face challenges and I think I still have this trait now. I find myself ...

HEY!! Look who made it to her second year of college!! Me, Nadine, I did!! Yeah, I'm even more surprised than you are.  Happy girl illustration by 94MLK_ on Twitter. Saved from Pinterest . Last year wasn't too bad, but that was up until the whole country went into quarantine and I began to fear for my college career. I was constantly on the verge of giving up on my assignments but I would like to thank my friends for not allowing that to happen. I'm so glad I get to start year two with them and hopefully we'll make it to the end together too!  Despite the stress, there are a few pieces of work from year one that I'm proud of. I liked the websites that I created for Web Development 1 and 2, the video I edited from Introduction to Digital Media mission 3 and the advertisement poster I made for Digital Photography. I hope to produce better work this year.  Personal screenshot from the index page of my web development 1 project. Personal screenshot from the index page ...

I'm not someone who usually plays games but I do find myself passing the time on Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp (ACPC). The game's main objective isn't winning or losing but creating a campsite and inviting animal villagers to stay in order to build a community. Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp official logo. Source:   https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Smart-device/Animal-Crossing-Pocket-Camp-1296563.html The game allows you to personalise your own avatar and also dress your villagers in different outfits. You can complete requests from the villagers on your campsite/in your cabin or from different islands on your map and they will reward you with bells (the game's version of coins) and materials which you can use to craft furniture. Your campsite also includes a garden where you can plant a variety of flowers to trade for special items or to give to your villagers.  Personal screenshots from the ACPC game; taken on 29/09/20. ACPC is quite a relaxing game and is great for pass...