A reflection on Zazengo and ideas for the future.

1. As part of the Zazengo CyberARTS team my partner and I were responsible for creating videos that documented our progress with Zazengo in the beginning weeks. Later on we created two videos for the recycling team to promote the idea of reusing and recycling materials. We also created a final video to reflect on Zazengo and what we did.  We equally took parts in shooting videos and editing them.

Along with a partner I introduced a grade to the Zazengo competition 

We used the Zazengo website to upload the videos to the projects and teams they belonged to. We also created a YouTube page which can be accessed at http://www.youtube.com/cyberartsnv 

2. I think the Zazengo website has improved a lot since we first were introduced to it. What I would like to see is a simpler navigation which stands out. I still believe it is difficult for new users to spot some of the buttons and features of the website. I would make the buttons stand out.

I also think there should be a better way to post content and videos. Perhaps allow for more than 1 picture or video to be posted, like in a blog.

Although I personally don’t think there is a need for a Facebook application YET there are several ways to implement it. One way that I think would be effective is a small card/box that features a project you want to let everyone else know about and perhaps a very short Zazengo slogan that intrigues people who don’t know what Zazengo is. Perhaps something along the lines of “Zanzengo – Imagine. Create. Change.” who knows?

3. My profile http://zazengo.com/users/Reza

Sample of my digital portfolio provided at the top. 

 

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By Gal

View this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUfFf7B8BPU

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By Roger, Gal and Reza

View this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoC6oWsVyuU

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A high school teacher tells it like it is.

View this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mF_anaVcCXg

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