Thomas Gonya, AT 419, Spring ‘19
I like the layout of Thomas’s blog, because it is organized by month and simple to navigate.
The design is sleek and professional, and has an overall appealing look. Posts on this blog
seem to be well designed and descriptive. There are many photos of behind the scenes of
projects, this displays a not only a detailed cataloging, but a genuine interest in the class.
This blog unfortunately appears to cater only to the class, instead of a possible employer.
The design is sleek and professional, and has an overall appealing look. Posts on this blog
seem to be well designed and descriptive. There are many photos of behind the scenes of
projects, this displays a not only a detailed cataloging, but a genuine interest in the class.
This blog unfortunately appears to cater only to the class, instead of a possible employer.
Lucas Wright, AT 319, Spring ‘19
At first glance I am not a fan of Lucas’s page selection menu, because background displays
a picture of mountains with colors similar to the font of the page names. The layout of the
page selection menu looks unappealing compared to the rest of the blog design. However, I
do like the simplicity of the overall design of the blog, with the most recent posts displayed
front and center with the page selection menu. This allows viewers to focus on the most
recent and important information provided in the blog, and expels the sometimes eye sores
of quick links to specific pages. Information wise Lucas keeps the blog updated and packed
with descriptive experiences, making the blog not only used for class.
a picture of mountains with colors similar to the font of the page names. The layout of the
page selection menu looks unappealing compared to the rest of the blog design. However, I
do like the simplicity of the overall design of the blog, with the most recent posts displayed
front and center with the page selection menu. This allows viewers to focus on the most
recent and important information provided in the blog, and expels the sometimes eye sores
of quick links to specific pages. Information wise Lucas keeps the blog updated and packed
with descriptive experiences, making the blog not only used for class.
Lucas Adam, AT 319, Spring ‘19
This blog seems to only be used for class and not for future use to secure a job, because
the blog is not updated and aimed toward assignments. I do not like the design of this blog
because it is boring to the reader and is full of links to specific assignments, instead of the
best applications done to get viewers. When a blog has no viewers, it is best to display the
coolest and most impressive applications done instead of the most recent. Also the page
selection menu could be designed better, instead of three pages and then another menu
to select the other pages. The assignments on the other hand are well documented and
described with great visual aids.
the blog is not updated and aimed toward assignments. I do not like the design of this blog
because it is boring to the reader and is full of links to specific assignments, instead of the
best applications done to get viewers. When a blog has no viewers, it is best to display the
coolest and most impressive applications done instead of the most recent. Also the page
selection menu could be designed better, instead of three pages and then another menu
to select the other pages. The assignments on the other hand are well documented and
described with great visual aids.
Evan Hockridge, AT 409, Fall ‘18
I like the layout of this blog with the individual blogs archived into months, and the page
selection menu is an easy layout. The blog itself is used specifically for school instead
of keeping it updated for possible employers to view in the future. Evan kept the blog
updated until he finished his degree, but doesn’t show what he does today to enrich
the blogs usefulness. The design and format though is easy to read and navigate.
selection menu is an easy layout. The blog itself is used specifically for school instead
of keeping it updated for possible employers to view in the future. Evan kept the blog
updated until he finished his degree, but doesn’t show what he does today to enrich
the blogs usefulness. The design and format though is easy to read and navigate.
Dylan McQueen, AT 409, Fall’18
Dylan’s blog is well written and documented, with plenty of sources used, but the wording
can be hard to read with the chosen background. I feel like the background draws the
eyes away from the words are distracting. Some of the pages have nothing displayed in
them, only on the home page and the blog archive. This is not a well organized blog, and
can cause confusion to the reader.
can be hard to read with the chosen background. I feel like the background draws the
eyes away from the words are distracting. Some of the pages have nothing displayed in
them, only on the home page and the blog archive. This is not a well organized blog, and
can cause confusion to the reader.
Summary
From the blogs I reviewed, I have decided that it is important to keep these blogs simply
designed, but full of information from the experiences. Keeping the portfolio updated with
other UAS experiences, other than class projects, could also give one an upperhand in
securing future employment. Detailed documentation is a major key as well, when it comes
to displaying one’s experience. This allows the reader to know the level of comprehension
the writer knows on the subject.
designed, but full of information from the experiences. Keeping the portfolio updated with
other UAS experiences, other than class projects, could also give one an upperhand in
securing future employment. Detailed documentation is a major key as well, when it comes
to displaying one’s experience. This allows the reader to know the level of comprehension
the writer knows on the subject.
Personal
My name is Treston Russell, and I am currently a Junior double majoring in Unmanned
Aerial Systems and Aeronautical Engineering Technology. I have experience flying and
building UAS through school and personal projects. When I was around 14, I got a Syma
x5sw for christmas and enjoyed it for years. Later when it was time for me to apply for
college, I was flying my Syma and pondered on how to make it better. It then clicked in my
head that I would like to design and fly drones for a living. In a couple years I plan on taking
what i’ve learned to the Air Force as a pilot of an MQ-9 Reaper. After the Air Force, my
dream career would be to design and test unmanned systems in space, like the current
work being done with the Dragonfly meant to study Titan.
Aerial Systems and Aeronautical Engineering Technology. I have experience flying and
building UAS through school and personal projects. When I was around 14, I got a Syma
x5sw for christmas and enjoyed it for years. Later when it was time for me to apply for
college, I was flying my Syma and pondered on how to make it better. It then clicked in my
head that I would like to design and fly drones for a living. In a couple years I plan on taking
what i’ve learned to the Air Force as a pilot of an MQ-9 Reaper. After the Air Force, my
dream career would be to design and test unmanned systems in space, like the current
work being done with the Dragonfly meant to study Titan.
Evaluation
1. Prior to this activity, how would you rank yourself in knowledge about the topic?: 2
2. Following this activity, how would you rate the amount of knowledge you have on the
topic?: 2
topic?: 2
3. Did the hands-on approach to this activity add to how much you were able to learn?: 4
4. What types of learning strategies would you recommend to make the activity even
better?: I learn best when something is described and demonstrated.
better?: I learn best when something is described and demonstrated.
