Week 8


Part 1: Review Other Teams’ Final Video Projects

Team 3 – Web Weavers: California AI Safety Bill (SB 53)

Members: Elizabeth Leon, Jordan Perez Herrera, Benjohn Rosario, Chadwick Smith, Calvin Hoang
Video 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUv2vh-8NFg
Video 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOHv2pQNABQ

Evaluation:

  • Topic Coverage: Thoroughly explained the California AI Safety Bill, its purpose, requirements for frontier AI, and implications for developers.

  • Presentation Clarity: Clear and organized, with smooth transitions and easy-to-follow explanations.

  • Research Quality: Detailed and accurate; referenced relevant legal and technical aspects.

  • Video Production Quality: High-quality audio, readable slides, and well-paced transitions.

  • Engagement and Interest: Professional and engaging; visuals and examples maintained attention.

  • Teamwork: Evident; speakers complemented each other and coordinated effectively.

  • Audience Appropriateness: Suitable for both tech professionals and general audiences; complex concepts explained accessibly.

Suggestions:

  • Add a visual timeline of AI policy or comparisons with federal policies.

  • Include practical examples of how the bill affects developers.

  • Simplify dense slides into concise bullets or infographics for better engagement.

Team 6 – Lumora: The Impact of Social Media Algorithms

Members: Edward Lunez, Manuel Caro, Quratulain Siddiq
Video 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuAK344-eM8
Video 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQOUh1kI1Zk

Evaluation:

  • Topic Coverage: Covered how social media algorithms influence behavior, opinions, and echo chambers, and discussed benefits and risks.

  • Presentation Clarity: Well-structured and easy to follow; speakers articulated points effectively.

  • Research Quality: Thorough, with relevant studies and examples supporting their claims.

  • Video Production Quality: High quality, clear audio, professional editing, and effective visuals.

  • Engagement and Interest: Maintained viewer interest through dynamic visuals and pacing.

  • Teamwork: Evident; smooth transitions and cohesive presentation.

  • Audience Appropriateness: Accessible to both general audiences and tech professionals.

Suggestions:

  • Add infographics or animations to illustrate algorithmic filtering and echo chambers.

  • Include specific case studies or current events for context.

  • Consider interactive elements like polls or audience questions to increase engagement.

Team 7 – Capital City Otters: Digital Detox Culture

Members: Rose Arias-Aceves, Kristine Barruzo, Bryan Cairo, Steven Mendoza, Armando Sarza
Video 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8C24i5uP98k
Video 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMY_ZBHa6Ic

Evaluation:

  • Topic Coverage: Explained the trend of digital detox among tech workers, focusing on mental clarity, relationships, and tech boundaries.

  • Presentation Clarity: Clear, organized, and easy to follow; smooth speaker transitions.

  • Research Quality: Solid, including relevant studies and examples.

  • Video Production Quality: High-quality audio, good lighting, and professional editing; visuals supported content well.

  • Engagement and Interest: Engaging and relatable; pacing kept viewer attention.

  • Teamwork: Evident; all members contributed equally with cohesive flow.

  • Audience Appropriateness: Suitable for both general and tech-aware audiences.

Suggestions:

  • Include more infographics or animations to illustrate concepts like digital detox strategies and benefits.

  • Add real-world examples or current events to make content more relatable.

  • Consider interactive elements, like polls or audience prompts, to boost engagement.


Part 2: Final Reflection

Links to the final project for my team Otterbots:

general public: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTrd9qXZAWg

computing professional: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppd_upisIGI


For my final video project in CST 349, I learned a lot about collaboration, research, and professional presentation. My team communicated regularly using Zoom, Slack, and email to divide tasks such as research, scripting, recording, and editing. This helped us stay organized and ensure that every member contributed meaningfully.

Through this course, I realized that effective teamwork is more than just dividing work - it requires coordination, clear communication, and maintaining a consistent tone and style throughout the project. I also learned how important it is to make content engaging and accessible, using visuals, pacing, and examples to help the audience understand complex topics.

Watching other teams’ presentations, particularly Teams 3, 6, and 7, showed me different approaches to research, storytelling, and video production. Each team balanced clarity, depth, and engagement in unique ways. I noticed that strong teamwork and smooth speaker transitions make a big difference in how professional and cohesive a video feels.

Moving forward, I plan to apply these lessons in future academic and professional projects by:

  1. Setting clear roles and responsibilities early in group work.

  2. Scheduling regular check-ins and feedback sessions to keep everyone aligned.

  3. Focusing on audience comprehension, including clear explanations, relevant examples, and engaging visuals.

  4. Practicing professional communication skills, both in writing and presentation, to ensure clarity and impact.

Overall, this experience strengthened my confidence in collaborative work, research presentation, and creating engaging educational content. I feel more prepared to communicate ideas effectively and work with teams on complex projects in the future.


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