Peace Out, It’s The End

Peace Out, It’s The End

by @umwequestrianista

| Syndicated
April 29, 2018

We made it to the end guys!!! This is my is my final summary post and it is really kind of bittersweet that this semester has reached its end, and I can’t believe that 16 flew back this quickly! DS106 was really intimidating at first and I had no idea I would get so much …
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7 Daily Creates For The Ending of The End

by @umwequestrianista

| Media Assignments, Syndicated
April 29, 2018

TDC2298 I think the creator of this daily create really hit the nail on the head with this one. What a cool way to reflect on our time in DS106. I definitely feel like I have learned so much! http:// This GIF perfectly describes my experience within DS 106 … I feel like i learned …
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Week 10 Reflection

by @umwequestrianista

| Reflections, Syndicated, Video, Weekly Posts
April 2, 2018

I LOVE VIDEOS! Seriously… who knew I might actually be good at creating something in this class?! Almost as badass as Will Smith taking on some weird zombie dudes. Making videos takes a lot of time, but I really love how many options I have and how creative I could get with these assignments. I …
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Reading Movies I Am Legend Video Essay

by @umwequestrianista

| Media Assignments, Reflections, Syndicated, Video
April 2, 2018

Kubrick // One-Point Perspective The Shining – Zooms Examples of Editing Techniques (*Jump Cut) Top 20 Amazing Cinematic Techniques Part 1 (*Long take, steady cam) I watched the above short videos about filmmaking and I never realized until after how filmmaking techniques really make a huge difference in how we view a movie. While watching …
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Videos!!!

by @umwequestrianista

| Media Assignments, Reflections, Syndicated, Video, VideoAssignments, VideoAssignments1981, videoassignments2031, VideoAssignments2058
April 2, 2018

Video Assignment 2058 I really enjoyed doing this video assignment, it gave me time to reflect on some of my most favorite pictures and memories and tell you guys a little bit about my life! Video Assignment 2031 This is a video collage of all my favorite pictures from my last year at UMW! I …
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Radio Broadcast Reflection

by @umwequestrianista

| audio, Reflections, Syndicated
March 26, 2018

“Apocalyptic Airwave” is done and our broadcast went great! My group put in so much effort and the process it took piecing it together would not have been successful without them. http:// this show has everything. strong heroes. brave teachers. farms (the heartland of america) and pet wolves. #theend106 #ds106radio #apocairwave — martha (@mburtis) March …
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Assignment Revision

by @umwequestrianista

| design, designassignments, DesignAssignments2101, Media Assignments, Syndicated
March 26, 2018

I decided to revise my design for my character’s name because I feel like her personality has evolved now and needs to show in her name. I think this design shows the current position she is during the apocalypse, she has learned to be tougher and is a little more rough around the edges now …
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Week 9 Reflection

by @umwequestrianista

| Reflections, Syndicated, Weekly Posts
March 26, 2018

This week FLEW by for me, and I am not complaining! As the semester is winding down, and graduation is quickly approaching, work from my classes is getting more and more intense. I was thankful for a lighter workload for this class and I really enjoyed listening to the radio broadcasts… I can’t believe how …
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Weeks 7 and 8 Reflection

by @umwequestrianista

| audio, Reflections, Syndicated, Weekly Posts
March 19, 2018

So spring break was awesome! I traveled to Florida for a wedding and spent tons of time with family soaking up the sun. With only 54 days left until graduation…. SAY WHAT?! …. I have been really stressed and the break was much needed. When I got back from break, my team had already done …
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Week 6 Reflection

by @umwequestrianista

| design, Reflections, Syndicated, Weekly Posts
February 26, 2018

I LOVED THIS WEEK!!! I LOVE DESIGN!!! This was my favorite week so far… so freaking fun! I loved being able to be creative and it came naturally to me. I learned a lot on photoshop and built up my character a little more with some of the media assignments. We have officially created a …
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Design Reflection

by @umwequestrianista

| design, Media Assignments, Reflections, Syndicated
February 26, 2018

Design is play. Play is engaging in childlike activity. I agree with this 100%! I love design and I think it is the most playful, fun thing I have spent my time on. I decided to take summer courses in interior design at my local community college, and they were the most amazing classes I …
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Design Assignments

by @umwequestrianista

| design, designassignments, DesignAssignments2101, DesignAssignments2195, Media Assignments, Syndicated
February 22, 2018

This is the lost and found poster I created for Professor Burtis’ hat and I really hope it can help her to find it! HOW TRAGIC… IT HAS BEEN A STAPLE IN THIS CLASS This is the design I created for my characters name, it is a little more psychedelic than I was going for …
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Character Design

by @umwequestrianista

| design, designassignments, DesignAssignments2188, Media Assignments, Syndicated
February 22, 2018

Sarah Thatcher on her farm in Southhampton County Va
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Alternative Book Cover

by @umwequestrianista

| design, designassignments, DesignAssignments2187, Media Assignments, Syndicated
February 22, 2018

Honestly, the dog in this book is the most important character, he deserves to be on the cover and also I wanted to portray its about zombies lol. Without a companion of some sort I think the apocalypse would be much harder to get through
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Audio Assignments

by @umwequestrianista

| #AudioAssignments, audio, AudioAssignments2143, AudioAssignments2146, Media Assignments, Syndicated
February 19, 2018

Here is a compilation of my absolute favorite sounds! I love hearing my horse call out to me in excitement, the waves crashing down on the beach from the ocean, the sound of birds on the first sunny, spring morning and the timer on the oven letting me know the cookies are done! I chose …
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Frequency 2156, Can You Hear Me Now?

by @umwequestrianista

| #AudioAssignments, audio, AudioAssignments2178, Media Assignments, Syndicated
February 19, 2018

First off… this is reallyyy reallyyy cool! Love this site. I think the creators chose audio as the medium because I think it allows the listener to create their own images of who is behind the voice and fully immerse themselves in the stories. I think adding video would distort the cohesiveness of this story …
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Week 5 Reflection

by @umwequestrianista

| audio, Reflections, Syndicated, Weekly Posts, writing
February 19, 2018

How are you feeling? Be specific. I am just getting over being very sick last week and just like Professor Burtis said… I think I feel better now than I did before I was sick! I feel like I have more energy and appreciate being able to breathe through my nose so much more now. …
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Reading and Resource Reflection

by @umwequestrianista

| audio, Reflections, Syndicated
February 19, 2018

Before this class, I had zero experience with audio and it has honestly been pretty intimidating. I really like how Jad Abumrad paints this picture in my head without pictures in his description about the importance of connecting through radio. Co-imagining is a really cool concept that I had never really though too deep about, …
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Character Choice and Intro

by @umwequestrianista

| audio, Media Assignments, Syndicated, writing
February 19, 2018

My name is Sarah Thatcher and I grew up in small town in Southhampton County, Virginia. My parents owned a cattle farm with many other animals like horses and chickens and pigs, there I learned the importance of a strong work ethic and protecting the family. My father was the leader of our wolf pack …
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Week 4 Reflection

by @umwequestrianista

| Reflections, Syndicated, Weekly Posts
February 12, 2018

This week was definitely the most fun I have had so far and I might be a little obsessed with GIFs now! I learned some super cool things that intimidated me a little at first… like the juxtapose… but after reading through help from my classmates I conquered this week like a boss! I love …
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Films, Reflections, and GIFS

by @umwequestrianista

| Media Assignments, Reflections, Syndicated, visualassignments, visualassignments2
February 12, 2018

“Say It Like The Peanut Butter” Create a GIF: http:// via GIPHY This is the GIF I created from Mad Max! It accurately tells the story of how I feel about this cold and rainy Monday. I really enjoyed making a GIF… this is my first one and it was so fun!!! My favorite thing …
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Storytelling with Photos

by @umwequestrianista

| design, Media Assignments, photography, Syndicated, visualassignments, VisualAssignments2152, VisualAssignments2172
February 12, 2018

Photography and Narratives: Pictures are a great way to help tell a story through imagery and scenery that portray emotions or events. I am excited to get into the photography portion of our course and start adding characters and conflicts to the journey through my pictures. Visual Assignments: I chose this assignment because I thought …
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Thinking About Photos

by @umwequestrianista

| Media Assignments, photography, Reflections, Syndicated
February 12, 2018

Tips For Better Photography Page: There were several tips that really helped me change the way I think about taking photos. One in particular was “change my perspective by changing yours”. I took this awesome photo while I was at work from an angle I wouldn’t normally consider, but I think it turned out breathtaking! …
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Week 3 Reflection

by @umwequestrianista

| Reflections, Syndicated, Weekly Posts, writing, writingassignments
February 5, 2018

Weekly Reflection: This week really helped me get into the creative spirit in an apocalyptic sense. I am not very familiar with this subject matter but after reading some short stories and diving into my novel “I Am Legend” I have really acclimated to it. It has made it easier for me to do writing …
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Who Inspires You

by @umwequestrianista

| Syndicated, writing, writingassignments, WritingAssignments2084
February 5, 2018

My dad is my biggest inspiration. He is such a kind, giving, and intelligent man. He has built his life around his faith and strength in his family. He built a successful, commercial construction company from the ground up, enduring and recovering from two massive heart attacks and numerous other struggles. He could have given …
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Woof Woof! No Walks Today

by @umwequestrianista

| Syndicated, writing, writingassignments, WritingAssignments2164
February 5, 2018

Last night my mom and I fell asleep watching a sad movie. I think it was sad because she was crying, so I snuggled her and licked her face. Her tears were really salty. I really don’t know why she was so upset but I am worried about her. I did not sleep well… there …
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Products of the Apocalypse

by @umwequestrianista

| Syndicated, writing, writingassignments, WritingAssignments2161
February 5, 2018

Review: This 4-person emergency kit was VITAL to our survival during the apocalypse. It helped me and three of my loved ones get by while we figured out how to establish ourselves and find other survivors. I highly recommend this to anyone trying to prepare themselves. It included food, water, duct tape, pocket knife (included …
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Alternative Ending To “There Will Come Soft Rains”

by @umwequestrianista

| Syndicated, writingassignments, WritingAssignments1552
February 5, 2018

The ending of this short story was so sad to me… I really wanted the house to survive so this is how I would rewrite it: Five o’clock. The baths filled with warm water, for the children needed to take baths. “Bathtime! Bathtime!” The house sung awaiting the squeals of the young children it once …
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10 Seconds of Thanks

by @umwequestrianista

| Syndicated, writingassignments
February 5, 2018

I am SO thankful for the following things: Family Friends Health Opportunity to get a higher education My dogs and horse that make my days a little easier Here is my ten second drawing of myself:
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Short Stories Reflections

by @umwequestrianista

| Syndicated, writingassignments
February 5, 2018

For this assignment I chose to read “Finis” and “There Will Come Soft Rains”, two very different short stories with a very similar end where there are no survivors. Finis was very hard to follow and had poor grammar and spelling that was a little distracting, but I tried hard to follow and eventually …
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