CST 300 - Week 7

(1) Reflect on your team's Final Research Video Project Planning

We communicated in our group chat and team meeting to select specific topics so each person knows what their part of the project entails. We don't need to change anything in our planning for future projects, everything has been going smoothly.

(2) Reflect on what was learned through the weekly readings and activities

• Review ted.com videos

"The Mind Behind Linux" This was a fascinating video covering Linus Torvalds journey in creating Linux and Git. One thing that I found interesting was his preferred work environment. He mentioned he prefers working alone, which influenced his creation of Git. He also mentioned that he tries to keep his office space "boring" or "plain" to remove any possible external stimulations to maintain focus. I feel that I could benefit from making my work area a little less cluttered or removing some distractions, such as multiple monitors, as I may feel the need to do additional work or have videos as background noise on the side.

A ted video that I personally thought was interesting was "Your right to repair AI systems"

I enjoy trying my hand at repairing electronics, and I believe it is crucial to avoid e-waste as much as possible. Many electronics that can easily be repaired are often treated as disposable and thrown out. Chowdhury explained the movement by comparing it to the topic of right-to-repair concerning John Deere's smart tractors, which forbid individuals from repairing like they used to, requiring specialized maintenance instead. I don't understand how right-to-repair would work for AI systems as many companies keep their code secure, but if there was a system it would be fascinating to see it applied.

• Presentation skills reading/video

Presentation skills come down to how your content is organized, and the effort you put into practicing to become a confident, engaging speaker. Using visual aids such as graphs, charts, props, and images to support your topic can help keep your audience engaged. However, it's important not to overwhelm the audience with needless graphics and special effects, as this can have the opposite effect on the audience.