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  1. mc_shaun

    Collection of Inspiring Poems

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    Here is a slideshow presentation of inspiring poems, spoken word poems, kinetic typography youtube videos, and illustrated poster poems. Included here are some classic poems, some by the inspiring teacher-turn-spoken word poet Taylor Mali, and Shane Koyczak as well as some others. I also included some poems illustrated by ZenPencils.com. Be sure to leave a […]
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    Literature Movie Poster Project

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    I didn’t know about #DS106 at the time but I actually gave an assignment very similar to this to my graphic design students. I was shocked at the results. They had to take a classic piece of literature and create a minimalist movie poster for the book. Here were the top 4 images. A similar […]
  3. mc_shaun

    Student Head – Animal Body

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    These were actually created last year by my graphic design students. I gave them this exact same assignment but only just now found about about #DS106. Here are some of their creations Student Compositing Gallery The DS106 version of this assignment and their submissions can be found at http://assignments.ds106.us/assignments/paste-someones-head-on-an-animal-or-vice-versa/ You can find my video tutorial on […]
  4. mc_shaun

    Introduction: #DS106

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    I was trying to figure out a way to get some of my students involved in an online community and I figure I better try it out myself first. #DS106 seems like a great way to get my feet wet. For those of you unfamiliar with it, it’s a Massive Open Online Storytelling class. I […]
  5. mc_shaun

    Tutorial on Visnotes!

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    This is actually an adaptation of Craighton Berman’s how to guide on visual note taking. A link to the online lesson is below. I originally created this e-lesson format for my high school computer art courses but I think you’ll find it useful for the DS106 assignment. I actually draw notes like these on a […]
  6. mc_shaun

    Massive Loans & the Mercy of God

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    Today is a day to celebrate for me. First of all, it is my teacher’s birthday, the teacher who initiated the single most important bible study I’ve ever learned and now teach, and who founded the church in which I have become a minister. It’s also a day to celebrate because for 6 years I […]
  7. mc_shaun

    UNWISE WORDS OF A RANDOM WHITE GUY

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    I know why people love, and I think I know why people hate. But I can’t figure out why people love to hate.  I’ve heard of a man claiming to be God, and I’ve heard it said that God became a man, but I’ve never heard of a man even claiming to understand women.  When […]
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    Christmas Morning Poem

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    Merry Christmas to the one and only, who came to this place that was dark and lonely, though those who accept you are few,for them you make everything new There are no words to describe,how much love you brought to my life,let us forever be together,and leave this world full of strife.  This world made you shed […]

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