Dual Coding: The Good Stuff

While contemplating what to write about concerning the dual code theory, I just so happen to be watching television. The first commercial I saw was an ad for Johnsonville Brats. It was a commercial featuring a wife and husband talking about dinner and the husband was about to cook out Brats - Johnsonville Brats to be exact. He then proceeded to start daydreaming about things that make him the happiest for a few moments before the man's wife tapped him on the shoulder and repeatedly said "honey" before the husband returned from 'the zone' and was holding a package of Johnsonville Bratwurst. The commercial definitely related the brats to other things that the man finds as a means to make him happy. Such things have now become very obvious while watching commercials and seeing multiple other kinds of advertisements that utilize the dual coding theory! I believe it is a very effective method and have several things that I immediately relate to such things due to the dual coding theory.

Group Work

I believe our group has been effective for the most part thus far. There have been minor problems along the way, but I think that comes along with every group. Bob and I were in Chicago and missed two meetings or so, but seeing as how we are the design team we were able to work this out easily. Software was also a problem in the area that some group members had problems opening certain type of documents, but this was solved after a little reorganizing into different file types - which sometimes was a hassle, but nonetheless doable. Communication was mostly done through email, which sometimes proved to be a bit slow but everything got done on time. We worked most of the 'to do list' out in meetings and would email with any questions or suggestions when a group decision or opinion was needed. Overall, I really enjoy working with my group! We always have fun and get our work done in a timely manner.