Kyle's Blog

Blog Post Reflections  After performing the reflection prompt for this weeks assignment, I have identified some structural points that help with the overall experience of the blog post reader. After creating points that help the blog post performance earlier in the semester, I have found myself going away from the structure for different reasons. Whether headings were not used or not being able to find pictures on the internet that meet the copywrite/fair use requirements, I would like to work harder on emphasizing the use of this structure to enhance my blog posts. Tips/Best Practices for Creative Blog Posts What:  Creating posts that break up structured sentence writing.  Why it matters:  Using bullet points, charts, graphs or pictures to break up structured paragraphs gives the readers eyes a break. Looking at a graphic instead of just words can reduce eye fatigue. What: Use questions in your post. Why it matters : This is a good way to get interaction with the r...

  Risk Assessments Video When engaging with my PLN, most of the topics are high level. Key performance indicators and Injury/illness rate is all great information but these topics are not inclusive to those who are new in the profession. Basic risk assessment is not only great for those starting out in the profession, but refresher information to those who have been doing it for a while. Many regulatory establishments require Hazard Identification and risk assessments to be performed on a regular basis and when there is a change in work. These are not only the responsibility of the Safety person, but all area managers are required to perform risk assessments.

  This week’s assignment came at the perfect time. I was Tasked to complete a project for another course that was done in a video format. Usually I would Just screen record myself in zoom, but this time I decided to go the screenpal route. Besides the issues I ran into downloading the app (it was blocked by the server), this was extremely easy. The part that I particularly liked was the stop recording and continue recording function. Instead of having to edit video later, I could pause recording, regroup and the seamlessly resume the recording. I will undoubtedly be using this resource in future assignments.