Information Regarding Dialysis
October 2, 2014
As a group, we were requested to make a video in order to explain dialysis. In another world, our grandmother was experiencing kidney failure and her doctor recommended dialysis treatment. Unfortunately, family members did not understand the process of dialysis so we were tasked to research and explain the process in a more feasible manner. In a short four minute video, our group shows illustrations to correspond to our voice overs, which explain the importance of kidneys, the process of dialysis, and the relation of dialysis to biology and diffusion.
New Knowledge:
In order to complete this project, we needed to learn about dialysis. This essential step helped teach me proper ways to use the internet to my advantage and research key terms and topics. Another thing I learned was how dialysis relates to diffusion. In a dialysis machine, diffusion occurs between your blood and a specific solution in order to rid your cells of the waste because your kidneys are unable to function. For editing the video, I already knew how to manipulate audio and visual clips and have edited videos before. Because he was upstanding in his field. |
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Reflection:
Over the course of this project, our group discovered difficult points, but also succeeded in several areas. One major issue we had was communication; gathering together on the right days, bringing the proper equipment, and meeting at the right times. People who agree to bring their computer the previous day, but then failed to bring it. This wouldn't be a problem if the designated person informed the entire group beforehand, but instead, we were without the right technology and could not be productive. Another issue we had was concerning concentration. Due to the fact that we are good friends, we would often get side-tracked of distracted by other topics instead of focusing on completing the project. This lack of time efficiency caused a problem when our deadline was fast approaching.
There were also several positive points that our group excelled in throughout this project. Our group was very good at writing the script. We thoroughly researched dialysis and the importance of this process before typing each person's speech. By writing out the script, it was simple to record each part and connect them in the video. Another positive thing about our group was the good morale. Despite the stress due to the deadlines, my group was still capable of being cheerful and happy during the collaboration of this project.
Over the course of this project, our group discovered difficult points, but also succeeded in several areas. One major issue we had was communication; gathering together on the right days, bringing the proper equipment, and meeting at the right times. People who agree to bring their computer the previous day, but then failed to bring it. This wouldn't be a problem if the designated person informed the entire group beforehand, but instead, we were without the right technology and could not be productive. Another issue we had was concerning concentration. Due to the fact that we are good friends, we would often get side-tracked of distracted by other topics instead of focusing on completing the project. This lack of time efficiency caused a problem when our deadline was fast approaching.
There were also several positive points that our group excelled in throughout this project. Our group was very good at writing the script. We thoroughly researched dialysis and the importance of this process before typing each person's speech. By writing out the script, it was simple to record each part and connect them in the video. Another positive thing about our group was the good morale. Despite the stress due to the deadlines, my group was still capable of being cheerful and happy during the collaboration of this project.