Creating a Charity Ad…

Creating a Charity Ad…

by @CeliaSdigitally

| designassignments, DesignAssignments2202, ds106, Syndicated
February 14, 2022

This assignment caught my attention because I come from a family who works for a few non-profit organizations and thought that creating a charity ad would be fun. I decided to go with Walk To End Alzheimer’s because my Grandpa recently passed from Alzheimer’s. I enjoy working with this charity to bring awareness to the … Continue reading Creating a Charity Ad…
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Thinking About Design…

by @CeliaSdigitally

| designthoughts, ds106, Syndicated
February 14, 2022

Design is something that I find interesting. The word design is so broad because it applies to many different things – like interior design, web design, clothing design, organizational design. Essentially, design is a part of everyday life and influences the world around us. Speaking more directly about design in context to this course, I … Continue reading Thinking About Design…
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Learning About Audio Recording…Weekly Summary 5

by @CeliaSdigitally

| ds106, Syndicated, WeeklySummary
February 9, 2022

This week was a bit challenging for me. I have never really edited or produced any type of audio work before. That being said, after I got everything installed on my laptop and learned a little more about Audacity, I was able to create some products that I do not think are too bad. This … Continue reading Learning About Audio Recording…Weekly Summary 5
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Pretending I am Running A Ted Talk…

by @CeliaSdigitally

| #AudioAssignments, AudioAssignments2211, ds106, Syndicated
February 9, 2022

As I was looking through the possible assignments for this week, I stumbled across one that was a challenge to better speaking skills. This is something that felt valuable to me and my future. As a future educator, I will be speaking every day. I know that I always talk too fast when I present … Continue reading Pretending I am Running A Ted Talk…
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All The Relaxation…

by @CeliaSdigitally

| #AudioAssignments, AudioAssignments2142, ds106, Syndicated
February 9, 2022

Relaxation music comes in all forms. There is some really bad relaxation music and some that work really well. In this assignment, I am combining all of my favorite relaxation sounds into one to make the ultimate relaxation audio. I like the idea of using various sounds to create an overlay that is peaceful. While … Continue reading All The Relaxation…
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Audio Story: January 2022

by @CeliaSdigitally

| #AudioAssignments, AudioAssignments2615, ds106, Syndicated
February 8, 2022

This audio story contains various sound effects placed in the order of events of my life during January 2022. It was not an easy month for me. Honestly creating this audio story turned into more of a reflective assignment for me. I started off with shot glasses clinking before the ball drops on New Years’ … Continue reading Audio Story: January 2022
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DS106 Radio Bumper…

by @CeliaSdigitally

| ds106, radiobumper, Syndicated
February 8, 2022

Creating a radio bumper was a little tasking for me. I had to download audacity and it took me a while to figure out how to upload to it. I used audio from youtube and recorded it and added my own narration. I made a very short bumper that is 10 seconds long. I might … Continue reading DS106 Radio Bumper…
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DS106 Radio Show Ideas… Bob Ross

by @CeliaSdigitally

| #radioshowideas, ds106, Syndicated
February 8, 2022

This one took me a while… coming up with radio show ideas was definitely not easy. All of the ideas that I was thinking of somehow did not relate to the course and would work better on a radio show with a different theme. That being said, the idea that I settled on was inspired … Continue reading DS106 Radio Show Ideas… Bob Ross
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Listening in to DS106 Radio!

by @CeliaSdigitally

| ds106, ds106radio, Syndicated
February 7, 2022

This was my first time tuning into ds106 radio, and I must say that I really enjoyed the experience. I previously listened to the audio story about the moon landing, so I knew to expect a story that really played on the audio and used it to enhance the story. The story that I tuned … Continue reading Listening in to DS106 Radio!
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Sounds Impact the Effect of Stories – Audio Reflection

by @CeliaSdigitally

| #audioreflection, ds106, Syndicated
February 7, 2022

After listening to Moon Graffiti, I was really astounded with everything that I heard and the emotional effect that this had on me. Abrumad’s perspective that he offers in his videos also illustrate the idea that audio work can help a listener dive deeper into the story and feel more of a part of it. … Continue reading Sounds Impact the Effect of Stories – Audio Reflection
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Visual Storytelling & Growth – Weekly Summary 4

by @CeliaSdigitally

| ds106, Syndicated, WeeklySummary
February 2, 2022

Learning more about visual storytelling and the photography aspect has opened my mind to start thinking more about the photos I am taking and their meaning. The article for this week provided a quick insight into some of the strategies that I can use and should be aware of in future photography projects. One of … Continue reading Visual Storytelling & Growth – Weekly Summary 4
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Visuals of Storytelling – How I Could Do Better

by @CeliaSdigitally

| ds106, photoreflection, Syndicated
February 2, 2022

All of my life, I have enjoyed taking photographs of the people and places around me. I have never really put much thought into the actuality of the photo I am taking and how it would turn out. Recently, I have become a more firm believer of living in the moment, so I try to … Continue reading Visuals of Storytelling – How I Could Do Better
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Becoming a Better Photographer – Evaluation and Tips

by @CeliaSdigitally

| ds106, ds106photography, Syndicated
February 2, 2022

After reading the article, I started to think about the actual concepts that make up a photo instead of the story that I am looking at. While the story is important, I feel like you are able to see the context of the story and understand the story itself more when these aspects of photography … Continue reading Becoming a Better Photographer – Evaluation and Tips
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Photoblitz Fun!!

by @CeliaSdigitally

| #photoblitz, ds106, Syndicated
February 2, 2022

First things first, this was actually a lot of fun! I was not quite sure what I was supposed to be doing so I just rolled with it. I started my 20 minutes at 1:10 and finished around 1:16. I was moving so quickly because I wanted to do them all and it felt like … Continue reading Photoblitz Fun!!
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Making a Cinema Mosaic…Frozen Themed

by @CeliaSdigitally

| AnimatedGIFAssignments, AnimatedGIFAssignments1415, ds106, Syndicated
February 2, 2022

For one of my weekly assignments, I decided that I would challenge myself by completing a five-star assignment that took more time and energy. I decided to go with making a cinema mosaic so that I could learn how to layer and add more aspects to my GIFs. I started by making my nine GIFs … Continue reading Making a Cinema Mosaic…Frozen Themed
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The Child & A Kitten… 5 Second Ending

by @CeliaSdigitally

| AnimatedGIFAssignments, AnimatedGIFAssignments1540, ds106, Syndicated
February 1, 2022

There once was a toddler who loved her family just so. She always came over to play and was the center of everyone’s world. The family decided that they would rescue a small kitten. Little did they know, it would take the child and kitten quite a while to get acquainted with one another. The … Continue reading The Child & A Kitten… 5 Second Ending
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Celebrating Too Early…

by @CeliaSdigitally

| #AnimatedGIFAssignments1747, AnimatedGIFAssignments, ds106, Syndicated
February 1, 2022

Celebrating success too early can end up being a complete downfall. It’s like waiting until final grades are published on Banner to know what you actually got in the class. If you celebrate your A too early, and it ends up being a B, the level of defeat is unreal. In this case, a sports … Continue reading Celebrating Too Early…
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Contradicting Thought???

by @CeliaSdigitally

| AnimatedGIFAssignments, AnimatedGIFAssignments1251, ds106, Syndicated
February 1, 2022

Can’t decide which direction to go? Can’t remember which direction you went? Lost in a maze? There are many contradicting thoughts that occur almost every single day. Personally, I am not very good directionally speaking so I constantly ask myself which way did I come from or which way should I go. In my head, … Continue reading Contradicting Thought???
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Writing is Crucial to Storytelling – Weekly Summary 3

by @CeliaSdigitally

| ds106, Syndicated, WeeklySummary
January 25, 2022

The main topic for this week was writing, which is more familiar to me than other digital formats. I enjoyed learning more about how stories actually tell the story of something and have greater meanings. I explored some formats in which you can tell stories that evoke emotion and stories that seem close to home … Continue reading Writing is Crucial to Storytelling – Weekly Summary 3
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What is in a story?

by @CeliaSdigitally

| ds106, outline, Syndicated
January 24, 2022

Outline for A Long Story: When thinking about how to develop an idea for a story, there are many ideas that come to mind. I have been reflecting on some of the greatest short stories of all time like The Story of an Hour, The Yellow Wallpaper, and A Good Man is Hard to Find. … Continue reading What is in a story?
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To My Sisters: You Inspire The World

by @CeliaSdigitally

| ds106, Syndicated
January 24, 2022

Dear Older Sisters: You both have always been my number one fans and biggest supporters. Through all of the chaos and hard times, you have each remained strong and never let me forget that you were there for me. Even though each of you has your own specialties, whether that is nurturing or the tell … Continue reading To My Sisters: You Inspire The World
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A Picture is Worth A Thousand Words

by @CeliaSdigitally

| ds106, Syndicated
January 24, 2022

They say a picture is worth a thousand words…and here goes the story behind this one. July 2020: Covid is sweeping through the nation shortly after a young girl was born and given the name Joella. People all around the world are suffering from mental illness and depression from the past few months spent in … Continue reading A Picture is Worth A Thousand Words
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Living With Olaf… Arenndele

by @CeliaSdigitally

| ds106, Syndicated
January 24, 2022

If I was given the option to live anywhere in the world, or fictional world, I would choose the Arenndele Castle from the movie Frozen. I would most likely move here after college and work for the government. I would reside in the castle and use my degree in political science to sustain myself. One … Continue reading Living With Olaf… Arenndele
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The Yellow Wallpaper

by @CeliaSdigitally

| ds106, storyanalysis, Syndicated
January 24, 2022

The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Stetson is one of my personal favorite short stories. I was introduced to this short story in high school, where I was a member of the scholastic competition team. This is an older short story, however, the context in which it was written and the hidden meaning behind the story … Continue reading The Yellow Wallpaper
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Reflecting on Week 2: Exploring Storytelling and Digital Media

by @CeliaSdigitally

| ds106, Syndicated, WeeklySummary
January 19, 2022

The second week of taking ds106 has been an adventure for me. I have really enjoyed diving into some of the assignments for the course and using new tools. This week I also started doing the daily Wordle and I have had fun seeing how many tries it takes me — and honestly trying to … Continue reading Reflecting on Week 2: Exploring Storytelling and Digital Media
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If I was an “Artist”…

by @CeliaSdigitally

| artisticambition, ds106, Syndicated
January 19, 2022

The statement that everyone is an artist in their own way holds some truth. Artistry comes in many different forms and transpires into the world in many different ways. I would not classify myself as a typical artist that is involved in physical art, musical art, or videography. I also believe that many of the … Continue reading If I was an “Artist”…
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Reflecting on Week 1 – Learning About Multimedia

by @CeliaSdigitally

| ds106, Syndicated, WeeklySummary
January 13, 2022

Joining the Digital Studies 106 course was an impulse decision for me, however, I was really excited to learn more about digital tools to tell a story. Being the first week of classes, setting up accounts is always a tasking process. Starting with this course first actually ended up being helpful while setting up accounts … Continue reading Reflecting on Week 1 – Learning About Multimedia
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The Joy & Relaxation of Bob Ross

by @CeliaSdigitally

| ds106, rossthoughts1, Syndicated
January 13, 2022

Bob Ross has a lot to share with everyone whether artistically inclined or not; Ross never fails to make watching an episode of his enjoyable and relaxing to a certain extent. The episode that I watched was Mountain by the Sea, which I was really excited to watch because I love to visit towns on … Continue reading The Joy & Relaxation of Bob Ross
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Digital Storytelling & Creativity Goals

by @CeliaSdigitally

| ds106, Syndicated
January 11, 2022

Goals for a course have always been something that I struggle with because, at the beginning of a course, I am not entirely sure what I will struggle with. As a future educator, I do understand that goals are a productive way of making students accountable for their own learning and promoting a sense of … Continue reading Digital Storytelling & Creativity Goals
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Multimedia Introduction

by @CeliaSdigitally

| ds106, Syndicated
January 10, 2022

Hi Everyone! This semester I am enrolled in ds106 and I am excited to see what new tricks I learn about navigating the web and what educational insights I gain from this course. Throughout my time at Mary Washington, I have found my digital studies courses very insightful and useful towards my future career as … Continue reading Multimedia Introduction
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