(So in my fourth assignment, a 10 page research paper, I argued about SCU’s on-campus programs and centers, and how they could become more effective in engaging students. Keeping that in mind…)

This is my inner-brain vision when I heard “MULTIMODAL translation” (Source)

Our fifth and final assignment was a “multi-modal translation.” This meant expanding our claim we made in our researched essay into something substantial which could address/back up/enhance the main argument. In addition, it is “multi-modal” meaning it must use some sort of electronic technology, but what isn’t online now days anyway?

I argued how there was a gap between students and administration in the centers for SCU. Through my research, I found that students are most engaged and active when they are involved directly with programs that are close to their identities are backgrounds. Therefore, SCU’s different centers, which all have various focuses and topics, must align their programs so they can invite more students who have interests in the topics these centers cover. In other words, they must listen to what the students want more to improve engagement and the overall undergraduate experience.

SO what “translation” could I do? The first thing I thought of was an infographic. Yes, part of me just always wanted to make one since they look so cool. But also, by creating an infographic about the different centers and showing the data of students currently NOT getting involved in them, I assumed that it could get students who see it to become motivated to learn more about the centers. It could circulate easily on Facebook on Twitter where many students will look, and I could add direct links to the programs.

Aren’t these so cool? (Source)

But then my friend Cory came up with a genius idea; I could make a quiz. One of my main conclusions in my paper was that all on-campus centers should do a reassessment of their programs to understand student interests. But if I made a quiz which directly asked students what their interests was, I could guide them to a specific program, maybe even before students arrive on campus for their first day of college. So this is what I set out to do, and I will explain more on my next post!

PS A huge shout out to Cory! I probably should give you half of my credit for this assignment……