- What challenges does this video highlight about precision of language and communication?
This video highlights how that one person may not understand how to interpret information the way it was given to them. Just because one understands how it’s done doesn’t mean their step by step instruction is clear for someone else. This video highlights patience when communicating. The kids thought that their dad would understand what they were trying to say right away but instead the instructions kept on failing. As they kept failing, they were becoming more and more precise in communicating the step by step process.
- How do you see this video relating to your Technical Description assignment?
This video is related to the Technical Description assignment because the assignment also highlights the importance of detailed explanations. In the explanation section, it said, “how much detail is necessary for your intended audience”. This part connects to the video because both kids had to put as much detail in each step in order to make sure their dad made the sandwich the right way. The connection between the two shows that we should put as much detail so that our item is clearly explained to the audience. It also relates because in the description it said that a simple item can have a lot of detail behind it and it feels the same way on how to make a sandwich.
- Did this video change the way you view technical communication? Why or why not?
This video did change the way I view technical communication because the video confirmed that the writer has to consider all senses so that the explanation can be as detailed as possible. The video made me think of how programming something might work. When programming or coding something, you want to be as specific and detail oriented as possible in order to make it work. It connected with this video because the two kids had to be very specific in order for their dad to make the sandwich the right way. This video teaches how to present information effectively.
