CST300 - Week 5

 Lecture: Week 5 Learning Journal

Part One: Support and Comment on Teammates' Goals

https://ktcsumb.wixsite.com/cs-learning-journal/post/cst-300-week-4

https://jvazquez-csumb.blogspot.com/2024/01/cst-300-week-4.html?sc=1706861536829#c2870692579888828972

Part Two: Possible Capstone Ideas

I may have two ideas of what I would like to do at the end of this program. One application is an add-on to dash cameras that analyze road conditions and send data to the city or the local municipality. This application will send data collectively to help budget and prioritize repair work for city roads. Another application I would like to execute is related to recycling. Unfortunately, I am not able to release much information or details about this idea. Overall, I would like to focus on developing a software application for commercial or government use. This all depends on how much I will learn at the end of this program, but I am excited to make a difference.

Part Three: Keep Up With Your Learning Journal

The outline for the argumentative essay is completed successfully. I had invested quite a lot of time researching the idea of the ethics essay, stakeholder, and the arguable subject. I am reviewing the additional elements, such as the targeted audience tone, the persuasive writing style, and the framing of each stakeholder argument. I have a reasonable understanding of this paper; however, I still have some questions regarding the essay structure. For example, do I need to follow the sequence in the outline or the traditional essay structure? The introduction should have the thesis statement as the last sentence. Well, that is the student’s position at the bottom of the outline.

I learned about loaded words and their misuse in arguments. I must pay attention and avoid using those words in my essay. The lab introduced logical fallacies, a good subject to review before I began working on the essay. This link is great for reviewing and refreshing most types of fallacies.

This week, we are reviewing an introduction to video presentation to prepare for the upcoming team assignments. Video presentation is an essential skill to master in the technology industry. Almost daily, I have to present or meet with the team via video conference at my job. Our team had a meeting that proposed three topics, awaiting the voting result and instructor approval.

This week, I am planning to review the subject of graduate school. I have been considering pursuing further education after graduating from my current program. It will be interesting to research the options available at UC Berkeley or CSUMB. As I am already working in the industry, an internship may not be feasible for me. However, I plan to work on a selected project that will be available in early 2025.

OLI Learning: Module 6 focuses on conflict recognition early. I watched a video exhibiting a conflict among Booth team members. Many signs of early conflict are easier to spot, ranging from body language and self-limiting to specific ideas, raising voices, and explicit accusations. Discussing an issue early on prevents escalation and helps the team preserve energy toward a solution to the problem.

Module 7 - I learned several techniques to address conflicts from this module. For example, avoiding one that does not involve something I manage or care for. Another is to be careful with the forcing strategy, which is necessary in some situations. One situation I encountered was a conflict related to building maintenance. The other party had proposed logistically difficult but doable to manage tasks. I would apply collaboration strategically and negotiate toward a manageable solution.