What is Storytelling?

What is Storytelling?

by @kjax18271

| storyanalysis, Syndicated, Week 3
September 7, 2021

Storytelling is not only about giving information, whether it is fictional or nonfictional, it is about captivating the reader, holding their attention, and inspiring thought. Storytelling compels the reader to want to know more or to the listener to wait with anticipation for what might come next. Digital storytelling puts a different spin on it… Continue reading What is Storytelling?
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Weekly Summary: 2

by @kjax18271

| Syndicated, WeeklySummary
September 3, 2021

This week was about getting in the groove. I had the chance to explore the Assignment Bank as well as try out a few Daily Creates. It was also about personalizing my site and getting connected with my peers through commenting on their posts. I was one step ahead in the game when it came… Continue reading Weekly Summary: 2
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A Not So Mundane Monday

by @kjax18271

| Syndicated, writingassignments, WritingAssignments2707
August 31, 2021

A Ballade for Monday The day that everyone seems to dread As life piles on the load And you just can’t get out of bed Stuck in some sort of low power mode Ready for the stress that was owed As the day began, it felt a little different The list assignments slowed I found… Continue reading A Not So Mundane Monday
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ROGUE VOGUE

by @kjax18271

| designassignments, DesignAssignments2617, Syndicated
August 31, 2021

For my second assignment, I chose to do something in the Design Assignments category. I browsed around and saw “The Vogue Challenge”. I had heard of it before from a couple years ago, or maybe it was last year. I can’t remember. Anyways, I clicked on it to check it out. It seemed simple enough… Continue reading ROGUE VOGUE
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Etchin a Sketch

by @kjax18271

| Syndicated, visualassignments, VisualAssignments2690
August 31, 2021

For my first assignment for this week, I began with a Visual Assignment from the Assignment Bank. I love doing photography, so I figured I would start out with something I am comfortable with. As I clicked on the Visual Assignment Bank and explored the options, reading the descriptions and looking at examples, this one… Continue reading Etchin a Sketch
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Who is the artist within?

by @kjax18271

| artisticambition, Syndicated
August 29, 2021

Whether we realize it or not, we are all artists in some aspect. I believe daily life choices can be considered art, such as choosing an outfit to wear or decorating your room or even the type of music you like. Even if you don’t physically make art, you can still be an artist in… Continue reading Who is the artist within?
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Weekly Summary: 1

by @kjax18271

| Syndicated, WeeklySummary
August 26, 2021

This marks the end of a very stressful first week of ds106. I came into this course completely blind of what it might entail and what tasks I would have to complete. I have never taken a course like this before, so the unfamiliarity was a little intimidating. I didn’t know what a domain was… Continue reading Weekly Summary: 1
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What’s the Point?

by @kjax18271

| Syndicated
August 25, 2021

Truth be told, I am taking this class to fulfill the Digital Intensive General Education requirement; however, I do believe that valuable skills will be learned from this course. For example, in just the first week, I have already learned how to create a basis of a website, a task I had no clue how… Continue reading What’s the Point?
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The Joy of ds106

by @kjax18271

| Syndicated
August 25, 2021

Bob Ross is a very familiar artist not only because of his beautiful paintings and talent, but also because of his comical, inspirational, and thought-provoking commentary. Here are a few quotes from this video that stuck out to me and why. “Sometimes I feel that’s where I should be is in the old rocking chair…then… Continue reading The Joy of ds106
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Getting To Know Me Through Various Digital “Languages”

by @kjax18271

| Syndicated
August 25, 2021

Hello! My name is Kylie. I am a sophomore at the University of Mary Washington and I am currently taking Digital Storytelling #ds106 with Dr. Bond. This is my first time ever doing anything like this so tips are appreciated! — Kylie Jackson (@k...
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Intro to ds106

by @kjax18271

| Syndicated
August 24, 2021

Hello! My name is Kylie Jackson. I am a sophomore at UMW, and I am studying Conservation Biology. Some of my hobbies are photography, hiking, and biking. I also love doing art including painting, drawing, crafting, and macramé. I have never made digital art before, so I am excited to learn how to express myself… Continue reading Intro to ds106
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