Images and literacy never seemed like two words that would go together to me.  However, after watching the video, I can definitely understand how pictures can sometimes mean more than words.  The images around us help us to define other images and ideas throughout our lives.  I can see how this can affect children with … Continue reading "Reflection on Visual Literacy & Dorothea Lange"

Photoblitzing was fun!  However, it was much more difficult than I expected.  I can only imagine the frustrations that photographers go through daily, having to deal with different lightings and difficult subjects.  I decided to complete my Photoblitz in my living room and kitchen.  I had decided to use these places in my house because I thought … Continue reading "Photoblitz Reflection"

Time Began: 4 p.m. A photo dominated by the color red A view of the pond from a new perspective Chair lit by a very bright light My brother’s shoes after work Two things that should never be together: bleach and ammonia A photo of my still dog, b...

@ds106dc I use photos like these to remind me to leave bangs in my middle school days… #tdc1965 #shouldnothavegottenbangs #ds106 pic.twitter.com/bvo2LAS8qe — Madeline Coughlin (@Shes_Maddie) May 28, 2017

@ds106dc "Back on the Couch" #tdc1964 #Aerosmith #MakeASongBoring pic.twitter.com/fNeyXfta2N — Madeline Coughlin (@Shes_Maddie) May 26, 2017

@ds106dc Flower Power from 1967! #tdc1963 #ds106 pic.twitter.com/NxIbNxWSlO — Madeline Coughlin (@Shes_Maddie) May 26, 2017

@ds106dc My 3 wishes would be: a bank account that is never empty, the ability to time travel, and a cure to cancer.#tdc1962 pic.twitter.com/s3jGc1oB4W — Madeline Coughlin (@Shes_Maddie) May 25, 2017

@ds106dc My beautiful dollhouse, covered with dust and missing a shutter. It made a great home for my Barbie collection. #ds106 #tdc1961 pic.twitter.com/RpKMTpmuzK — Madeline Coughlin (@Shes_Maddie) May 23, 2017

Here is a playlist of some of my favorites.  Feel free to have a listen.

I’m looking forward to a great summer!  Let’s get started, DS106! Saying hello to all of my #ds106 friends! Let's make it a great summer semester! pic.twitter.com/MhzArrtQy9 — Madeline Coughlin (@Shes_Maddie) May 23, 2017