I know I started this course with little or no ambition in writing. As you could see in my first couple of blog post. Then a week or two before midterm when we got the go to "teach" about stuff we liked in the blog post my process changed. I started brainstorming ideas to write about, I also started composing rough drafts and editing my writings. I did revise my writings but I could have used peer help on them. I had a lot of consideration when I really started writing, and my main role as a writer was to explain or teach about subjects I cared about. I learned about developing a thesis and i did support my thesis in the writings. The one thing was integrating other people's ideas into mine was a little bit of a challenge but I found a way to do it.
I know i should consider my audience a little more clearly but I will continue to learn more about who I am writing for and I will strive to do so in a way that makes me a better writer. I also need to read up and study more on documenting other people's ideas in my writing so that I do not get caught for plagiarizing anyone else works.
Ryan Smith Hybrid English 101
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Mashup - Remix of an Album Cover
I did the DS 106 Mashup assignment. It was to create a remix of an album cover. I choose to do the album cover of 30 Seconds to Mars - This Is War. I personally love the album and the songs on it.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
DS106 Audio Assignment.
I chose to do the Radio Bumper for DS106. Its taken me a few minutes to figure out what to say and do. My DS 106 Bumper
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Audio Video or Mash-ups
I think that the DS106 website really gives you a way to
learn in your own manner. At the same time you are learning digital
storytelling like it implies. I personally think I will stay in three categories
and they are the video, audio, or the mash ups. I may venture out to the visual
or the web but I'm not so sure on those.
The video category would let me implement some of the
talents I have already in computers. I know how to make some videos and I know
how to do some editing. I just think having ideas from other people will really
help me work on them. It also gets me over part of the brainstorming process. I
can “get my hands dirty” quicker so to speak.
With the audio category I have wanted to try out some of
the audio programs I have on my computer. That allows me to do it while doing my
assignment. It allows me to work out kinks I may have and it wouldn’t be
cutting into my school time it would actually be my school work. I can also
just do some of the assignments to sharpen the skills and improve.
The mash ups category would be a fun category to play
around in. Buffalax!
Assignment looks fun it wants you to take a video that’s not in English and
caption it into the English language. It’s a way to hone in more than one of
your skills not just your video or your audio. I think this way I personally
think that mash ups is a great category just to have fun with.
The DS106 website will take learning to a new level
allowing students to learn and work on their skills that they are already good
at. I personally would love for this class to be offered at JSU so that we
could have been doing this the entire semester.
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Kony 2012
Kony
2012
I know a lot of you have seen the Kony 2012 video but it
seems to most of us it was just a video and now some of us don’t think about it
anymore. I’ve actually been thinking more and more about it. I’ve read about it
being a scam on some sites and then it seems legit on others. I personally
think if it’s legit its worth investing in.
The Kony 2012 issue is a big issue that impacts a lot of
lives here on this planet we call Earth. I know some people don’t like it or
just forget about it because it’s not here in the U.S. happening. I personally
think that everyone that hasn’t seen the video should watch it and participate
with it. I think this guy should go down for the crimes he is committing. I say
we should all band together and take him down.
I personally don’t think it’s a scam but there are
certain websites that say it maybe. One of the websites is 9gag. The website has a lot to say about
the movement in a negative manner. It does make me wonder about everything that’s
going on with the movement. I still think the movement is a legit thing to be a
part of.
If I had the money I would personally invest in at least
the kit. I think it’s all for a good cause. If you have not checked out the
Kony 2012 movement then please do. I feel that it is a very powerful movement
and it could make a very big impact on the future. Check out the website for it
here at Kony 2012.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
The Blank Canvas
What is one
thing that makes this world great? I think one thing that makes this world
great is the great freedom of expression that exists in our world. I personally
think that the world wouldn’t be what it is today without art, music, sports,
and just the many other things you can do to express yourself. Another great
thing is what I want to call the Blank Canvas.
The Blank Canvas to me is the human soul. I think without
expressing anything you like it will stay a blank canvas. The expression of one’s
true beliefs, feelings, and overall actions that define that one person “paints
on that canvas.” I feel that ever action I take such as the action of me liking
skateboarding has added some vivid color to my soul. I also believe that no two
people’s canvases are “painted” with the same colors or have the same “brush
strokes.”
To me expression should be a proud thing and it should
not be hidden away. I think that expression should be allowed. I know that
people automatically have a bad thought about skateboarders. I never personally
had anything against them and well now I am one. I usually say what is on my
mind and express my thoughts or feelings in some creative way. But I don’t
think that anyone should walk around with a “Blank Canvas.”
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