Blog Log
You can find my blog posts here.
Below is a list of the comments I have made on my classmates' blog posts, along with the URL that will bring you directly to the individual blogs:
1)
9/19/13
Reply to Jessica Smith's comment on Nicole’s blog: "Blog post 1 on Technology"
http://nicoleabbruzzese.weebly.com/1/post/2013/09/blog-post-1-on-technology.html#comments
“Jessica, I found your reply to be interesting. I think you provided accurate evidence to back up your stance on the internet creating new jobs for some people. I see it in a different light though, I think that one of the negatives to the internet and extremely enriched technology is that jobs for individuals aren't being held in place, the internet isn't making sure that employment rates rise and that the economy improves. I personally think that the technology is providing a means for companies to use less employees, because the internet/technology is so advanced and can take the place of human workers. Here is an article that I found and I think it explains what I am trying to say very well: http://www.xconomy.com/national/2011/05/27/yes-technology-is-taking-jobs-away-but-heres-how-it-might-give-them-back/. The author of the article, Wade Roush, said "Today I want to look at the flip side of this phenomenon and explore some of its more troubling implications, especially for employment and economic growth. I think there's room for optimism about the long-term economic future, but it's important to acknowledge that in the short term, better gadgets and better software aren't doing much to help the average consumer get or keep a job." I believe this supports my view on the topic at hand, I'd suggest that you read the article, Roush made some very good points.”
9/19/13
Reply to Jessica Smith's comment on Nicole’s blog: "Blog post 1 on Technology"
http://nicoleabbruzzese.weebly.com/1/post/2013/09/blog-post-1-on-technology.html#comments
“Jessica, I found your reply to be interesting. I think you provided accurate evidence to back up your stance on the internet creating new jobs for some people. I see it in a different light though, I think that one of the negatives to the internet and extremely enriched technology is that jobs for individuals aren't being held in place, the internet isn't making sure that employment rates rise and that the economy improves. I personally think that the technology is providing a means for companies to use less employees, because the internet/technology is so advanced and can take the place of human workers. Here is an article that I found and I think it explains what I am trying to say very well: http://www.xconomy.com/national/2011/05/27/yes-technology-is-taking-jobs-away-but-heres-how-it-might-give-them-back/. The author of the article, Wade Roush, said "Today I want to look at the flip side of this phenomenon and explore some of its more troubling implications, especially for employment and economic growth. I think there's room for optimism about the long-term economic future, but it's important to acknowledge that in the short term, better gadgets and better software aren't doing much to help the average consumer get or keep a job." I believe this supports my view on the topic at hand, I'd suggest that you read the article, Roush made some very good points.”
2)
9/19/13
Comment on Katie R’s blog: "blog one"
http://katiemrick.weebly.com/1/post/2013/09/blog-one1.html#comments
“Katie, I enjoyed reading your blog post. I am in agreement with you about being a bit frightened by Bill Joy nonchalantly discussing the fact that robotics are quickly advancing and that people have ideas for their soon overtaking of humans. Like you, I too do not talk about robots in my everyday conversations. I found this article: http://www.forbes.com/sites/singularity/2012/12/04/machines-will-outsmart-humans-we-better-be-ready/. The content does two things that I thought were important to share with you. First, it backs up Bill Joy's article concerning the quick enhancing of technology and machines. However, secondly, it offers the idea that we can use technology in an intelligent way as to not cause it to control us and the author suggests to people like you and I that everything will be alright.”
9/19/13
Comment on Katie R’s blog: "blog one"
http://katiemrick.weebly.com/1/post/2013/09/blog-one1.html#comments
“Katie, I enjoyed reading your blog post. I am in agreement with you about being a bit frightened by Bill Joy nonchalantly discussing the fact that robotics are quickly advancing and that people have ideas for their soon overtaking of humans. Like you, I too do not talk about robots in my everyday conversations. I found this article: http://www.forbes.com/sites/singularity/2012/12/04/machines-will-outsmart-humans-we-better-be-ready/. The content does two things that I thought were important to share with you. First, it backs up Bill Joy's article concerning the quick enhancing of technology and machines. However, secondly, it offers the idea that we can use technology in an intelligent way as to not cause it to control us and the author suggests to people like you and I that everything will be alright.”
3)
10/2/13
Comment on Perri F’s Blog: "Ways of Seeing"
http://perrifuerst.weebly.com/1/post/2013/09/ways-of-seeing.html#comments
“I think you pointed out the main ideas in Berger's Ways of Seeing episode one and episode two. I typically find European paintings and old oil paintings to be really boring. When I go to an art museum, I want to rush through, I don't see the purpose in taking a few minutes or so to examine each piece of art or reading about its history and the history of its author. I would rather just glance at each piece of art and get through the museum quickly then go somewhere I like better. Honestly, I'd probably rather work than spend a significant amount of time in an art museum!
Having said all of that, I wasn't bored while listening to and viewing Berger's videos. I was surprisingly drawn in and wanted to keep hearing what he had to say about the different images and types of art. Either he is a professional in grabbing the attention of his audience or he gave me a new understanding and appreciation for art, or perhaps a mixture of both.
I really like the picture that you put at the end of your blog. The quote on the picture pretty much sums up everything that Berger said in one sentence.
I found this article which I agreed with, I think that Berger opened my eyes to visual culture too. http://www.theguardian.com/culture/2012/sep/07/ways-seeing-berger-tv-programme-british.
Next time I go to an art museum, I'm going to try to look at the art with a different view than I have in the past.”
10/2/13
Comment on Perri F’s Blog: "Ways of Seeing"
http://perrifuerst.weebly.com/1/post/2013/09/ways-of-seeing.html#comments
“I think you pointed out the main ideas in Berger's Ways of Seeing episode one and episode two. I typically find European paintings and old oil paintings to be really boring. When I go to an art museum, I want to rush through, I don't see the purpose in taking a few minutes or so to examine each piece of art or reading about its history and the history of its author. I would rather just glance at each piece of art and get through the museum quickly then go somewhere I like better. Honestly, I'd probably rather work than spend a significant amount of time in an art museum!
Having said all of that, I wasn't bored while listening to and viewing Berger's videos. I was surprisingly drawn in and wanted to keep hearing what he had to say about the different images and types of art. Either he is a professional in grabbing the attention of his audience or he gave me a new understanding and appreciation for art, or perhaps a mixture of both.
I really like the picture that you put at the end of your blog. The quote on the picture pretty much sums up everything that Berger said in one sentence.
I found this article which I agreed with, I think that Berger opened my eyes to visual culture too. http://www.theguardian.com/culture/2012/sep/07/ways-seeing-berger-tv-programme-british.
Next time I go to an art museum, I'm going to try to look at the art with a different view than I have in the past.”
4)
10/4/13
Comment on Alexis Kennedy’s blog “What do you see?”
http://alexiskennedyru.weebly.com/1/post/2013/10/what-do-you-see.html
“Hi Alexis,
I like the angle that you took on this topic. Throughout the time spent watching each of the four episodes of "Ways of Seeing" by John Berger, I hadn't even thought of the example that you shared. It really is a perfect example to go alongside his idea about perspective though.
I completely agree with you that our perspectives seem to be always changing. Are we humans just really finicky people? I think that goes hand-in-hand with what you said about our perspective changing based off of our moods. Why can't we just have one view on something and stick with it, not change it based on how we do or don't feel from time to time?
I found this article about perspective taking. I thought you might like reading what this author has to say about perspective taking. The article goes pretty in-depth on this term. http://mindinthemaking.org/article/category/perspective_taking/. Hope you like it!”
10/4/13
Comment on Alexis Kennedy’s blog “What do you see?”
http://alexiskennedyru.weebly.com/1/post/2013/10/what-do-you-see.html
“Hi Alexis,
I like the angle that you took on this topic. Throughout the time spent watching each of the four episodes of "Ways of Seeing" by John Berger, I hadn't even thought of the example that you shared. It really is a perfect example to go alongside his idea about perspective though.
I completely agree with you that our perspectives seem to be always changing. Are we humans just really finicky people? I think that goes hand-in-hand with what you said about our perspective changing based off of our moods. Why can't we just have one view on something and stick with it, not change it based on how we do or don't feel from time to time?
I found this article about perspective taking. I thought you might like reading what this author has to say about perspective taking. The article goes pretty in-depth on this term. http://mindinthemaking.org/article/category/perspective_taking/. Hope you like it!”
5)
10/9/13
Comment on Jen Dulo’s blog post: “Who doesn’t Love YouTube?”
http://jendulowrtf13.weebly.com/1/post/2013/10/who-doesnt-love-youtube.html?
“Hi Jennifer, very interesting blog topic. I agree that YouTube is a useful website. What I use YouTube for most often is to find videos of someone explaining and demonstrating how to use/operate/fix a product. For example, if something on my phone breaks and I am unsure how to resolve the problem, I search YouTube to see if I can find someone who had the same issue then modeled how to correct it, so that I can learn from them.
Another example of YouTube being used in this fashion would be that my boyfriend knows a lot about cars from fixing his own and his friends' in his spare time, but obviously doesn't know everything and sometimes needs help. When he is faced with a problem while fixing one he often consults YouTube and finds exactly what he is looking for from someone who had a similar issue with their vehicle, then recorded themselves fixing it so that others could benefit. This can be so convenient!
I agree with you that college students enjoy free things. However, I don't think that just because something is free one should automatically take it or think that they are entitled to it. In the case of YouTube videos that contain entire movies, plays, etc. I am a bit apprehensive. I have personally never watched one of these, mainly because I simply don't have the time between juggling work and school, but am not sure if I would be completely comfortable watching one if given the opportunity.
I think that when you suggested these videos might as well be the same as pirated videos, you were correct. Perhaps not though, I'm clearly not an expert on the topic. I just think that maybe we should think twice before viewing videos like that.
Why not just go to the library and borrow it? Library materials are free, so the aspect of worrying about money is covered. Also, borrowing items from the library doesn't have any pirating possibility to go along with it. To me, borrowing something from the library would be a much better choice, I'd be able to have a clear conscience when watching the movie or drama knowing that I am certain it came from somewhere totally legal.”
10/9/13
Comment on Jen Dulo’s blog post: “Who doesn’t Love YouTube?”
http://jendulowrtf13.weebly.com/1/post/2013/10/who-doesnt-love-youtube.html?
“Hi Jennifer, very interesting blog topic. I agree that YouTube is a useful website. What I use YouTube for most often is to find videos of someone explaining and demonstrating how to use/operate/fix a product. For example, if something on my phone breaks and I am unsure how to resolve the problem, I search YouTube to see if I can find someone who had the same issue then modeled how to correct it, so that I can learn from them.
Another example of YouTube being used in this fashion would be that my boyfriend knows a lot about cars from fixing his own and his friends' in his spare time, but obviously doesn't know everything and sometimes needs help. When he is faced with a problem while fixing one he often consults YouTube and finds exactly what he is looking for from someone who had a similar issue with their vehicle, then recorded themselves fixing it so that others could benefit. This can be so convenient!
I agree with you that college students enjoy free things. However, I don't think that just because something is free one should automatically take it or think that they are entitled to it. In the case of YouTube videos that contain entire movies, plays, etc. I am a bit apprehensive. I have personally never watched one of these, mainly because I simply don't have the time between juggling work and school, but am not sure if I would be completely comfortable watching one if given the opportunity.
I think that when you suggested these videos might as well be the same as pirated videos, you were correct. Perhaps not though, I'm clearly not an expert on the topic. I just think that maybe we should think twice before viewing videos like that.
Why not just go to the library and borrow it? Library materials are free, so the aspect of worrying about money is covered. Also, borrowing items from the library doesn't have any pirating possibility to go along with it. To me, borrowing something from the library would be a much better choice, I'd be able to have a clear conscience when watching the movie or drama knowing that I am certain it came from somewhere totally legal.”
6)
10/10/13
Comment on Jessica Leister’s blog post: “Someone Who Agrees!”
http://jessleisterwrtf13.weebly.com/1/post/2013/10/blog-post-2-someone-who-agrees.html?
“Hi Jessica,
I enjoyed your blog! I thought you picked an interesting topic that not everyone knows about and you made it very clear. I was able to better understand the concept of copyright and covering other's songs on YouTube through your blog.
I wonder why so many people cover songs without knowing that they are supposed to receive permission first. Perhaps the guidelines aren't explicit enough? Or maybe they are not posted in enough places for people to find them easily?
People like those two little girls and Justin Bieber are becoming famous, but maybe they really shouldn't be as popular as they are. Do you think the author of the songs that they covered would try to come after them to sue them for what they did? That would be horrible! However, it's definitely a possibility since they took something that wasn't their own and became famous from that one act.
I like the point that you made about how you think singers should be happy that others are covering their work and spreading their songs around. If I was a singer I'd probably like that my songs were being broadcasted all around by people of all ages. I would feel like people really liked my work if that were the case. With that though, I would want those people to be sure that they used my name when making their videos, that they were straightforward in letting their viewers know that I was the original singer of the song.”
10/10/13
Comment on Jessica Leister’s blog post: “Someone Who Agrees!”
http://jessleisterwrtf13.weebly.com/1/post/2013/10/blog-post-2-someone-who-agrees.html?
“Hi Jessica,
I enjoyed your blog! I thought you picked an interesting topic that not everyone knows about and you made it very clear. I was able to better understand the concept of copyright and covering other's songs on YouTube through your blog.
I wonder why so many people cover songs without knowing that they are supposed to receive permission first. Perhaps the guidelines aren't explicit enough? Or maybe they are not posted in enough places for people to find them easily?
People like those two little girls and Justin Bieber are becoming famous, but maybe they really shouldn't be as popular as they are. Do you think the author of the songs that they covered would try to come after them to sue them for what they did? That would be horrible! However, it's definitely a possibility since they took something that wasn't their own and became famous from that one act.
I like the point that you made about how you think singers should be happy that others are covering their work and spreading their songs around. If I was a singer I'd probably like that my songs were being broadcasted all around by people of all ages. I would feel like people really liked my work if that were the case. With that though, I would want those people to be sure that they used my name when making their videos, that they were straightforward in letting their viewers know that I was the original singer of the song.”
7)
10/16/13
Comment on Morgan’s blog: “Distorted Perception or Reality?”
http://mfelt13.weebly.com/1/post/2013/10/distorted-perception-or-reality.html?
“Hi Morgan,
I really enjoyed your post. I think you did a great job summing up the idea of perception!
The sarcasm example you gave is a fantastic example of perception. As you said, some people might hear something sarcastic and laugh, others might hear the same thing and take personal offense or just view the speaker to be a rude individual. Perception is a touchy topic. I think that ultimately everyone perceives things differently.
To answer your questions, whether they were rhetoric or if you were looking for answers, I think what shapes how we view the world is our own experiences as well as our own language (for example, the vocabulary that is stored in our brains, etc.). Also, I think the key factor that plays a role in our perception is the things around us, our environment. Although our environment's may be similar in many ways - like you and I both attend Rowan, we are both in the same Writing, Research, and Technology course, etc. we have differing aspects to our environment; my living situation, or my family, or my background may be, and probably is, very different than yours.
At first glance of the picture in your blog, I only saw a ton of colors and what I thought was a distorted pig and a distorted horse. After looking at the picture for about ten seconds I realized that what I thought was a pig jumping away from the middle of the picture and a horse jumping away from the middle of the picture were actually two horse's/dragon's heads bending downward.
That picture was a really good example of showing us how perception is different for everyone.”
10/16/13
Comment on Morgan’s blog: “Distorted Perception or Reality?”
http://mfelt13.weebly.com/1/post/2013/10/distorted-perception-or-reality.html?
“Hi Morgan,
I really enjoyed your post. I think you did a great job summing up the idea of perception!
The sarcasm example you gave is a fantastic example of perception. As you said, some people might hear something sarcastic and laugh, others might hear the same thing and take personal offense or just view the speaker to be a rude individual. Perception is a touchy topic. I think that ultimately everyone perceives things differently.
To answer your questions, whether they were rhetoric or if you were looking for answers, I think what shapes how we view the world is our own experiences as well as our own language (for example, the vocabulary that is stored in our brains, etc.). Also, I think the key factor that plays a role in our perception is the things around us, our environment. Although our environment's may be similar in many ways - like you and I both attend Rowan, we are both in the same Writing, Research, and Technology course, etc. we have differing aspects to our environment; my living situation, or my family, or my background may be, and probably is, very different than yours.
At first glance of the picture in your blog, I only saw a ton of colors and what I thought was a distorted pig and a distorted horse. After looking at the picture for about ten seconds I realized that what I thought was a pig jumping away from the middle of the picture and a horse jumping away from the middle of the picture were actually two horse's/dragon's heads bending downward.
That picture was a really good example of showing us how perception is different for everyone.”
8)
10/16/13
Comment on Jessica Smith’s blog: “How We Find Meaning”
http://jessicasm1th.weebly.com/1/post/2013/10/how-we-find-meaning.html?
“Hi Jessica,
I like the approach you took on the topic of perception. The images you used are something I can directly relate to, so that helps in understanding your blog. You did a nice job of using familiarity to help your readers connect to what you are blogging about.
I think you are correct in that everyone sees a traffic light and knows that when it's green that means you can proceed through the traffic light and continue driving to your destination.
The number thirteen is definitely a controversial number. I find it to be neither good luck nor bad luck. I simply view it as another number.
I think perhaps the perception that people have on this number could be based off of their overall worldview/personality. For example, someone who is typically optimistic might see thirteen as good luck and someone who is generally pessimist might be one of the people who view thirteen as carrying bad luck.
You shared the example of being number thirteen in school when you were younger and how you viewed and still do view thirteen as good luck - I think this goes along with my idea that I just explained. In my opinion, you seem to me to be an optimist person based off of your blog and my interactions with you in the classes that we have together.
For lack of a better, less cliché example, I think another example of an ambiguous meaning would be the glass that is filled halfway with water. Some see that as half full and others see it as half empty. I believe that this would go along with my idea about people who are optimist or pessimist viewing it differently.
I personally think of the glass as half full. I think that I perceive it in this way because I try my hardest to have a positive view as often as possible. I think that optimism is important in my life - not only to get through each day but optimism is also a very prominent trait that I need to have in order to achieve success in my future profession. I am studying toward becoming an elementary schoolteacher, in that job I will need to be positive at all times so that I am modeling proper behavior for my students and so that I can help them in any area that they may need it. I want to be there for my students no matter what, I want to be their biggest supporter if that is what they need. If I am negative and find fault in the little things, I won't be equipped to be an extraordinary teacher, one that truly helps children succeed in their academic subjects and throughout their lives.”
10/16/13
Comment on Jessica Smith’s blog: “How We Find Meaning”
http://jessicasm1th.weebly.com/1/post/2013/10/how-we-find-meaning.html?
“Hi Jessica,
I like the approach you took on the topic of perception. The images you used are something I can directly relate to, so that helps in understanding your blog. You did a nice job of using familiarity to help your readers connect to what you are blogging about.
I think you are correct in that everyone sees a traffic light and knows that when it's green that means you can proceed through the traffic light and continue driving to your destination.
The number thirteen is definitely a controversial number. I find it to be neither good luck nor bad luck. I simply view it as another number.
I think perhaps the perception that people have on this number could be based off of their overall worldview/personality. For example, someone who is typically optimistic might see thirteen as good luck and someone who is generally pessimist might be one of the people who view thirteen as carrying bad luck.
You shared the example of being number thirteen in school when you were younger and how you viewed and still do view thirteen as good luck - I think this goes along with my idea that I just explained. In my opinion, you seem to me to be an optimist person based off of your blog and my interactions with you in the classes that we have together.
For lack of a better, less cliché example, I think another example of an ambiguous meaning would be the glass that is filled halfway with water. Some see that as half full and others see it as half empty. I believe that this would go along with my idea about people who are optimist or pessimist viewing it differently.
I personally think of the glass as half full. I think that I perceive it in this way because I try my hardest to have a positive view as often as possible. I think that optimism is important in my life - not only to get through each day but optimism is also a very prominent trait that I need to have in order to achieve success in my future profession. I am studying toward becoming an elementary schoolteacher, in that job I will need to be positive at all times so that I am modeling proper behavior for my students and so that I can help them in any area that they may need it. I want to be there for my students no matter what, I want to be their biggest supporter if that is what they need. If I am negative and find fault in the little things, I won't be equipped to be an extraordinary teacher, one that truly helps children succeed in their academic subjects and throughout their lives.”
9)
10/23/13
Comment on Myriah’s blog “Semiotics and Symbols”
http://myriahstubee.weebly.com/1/post/2013/10/semiotics-and-symbols.html?
“Hi Myriah,
Prior to reading your blog I did not know the origin of the peace sign. I also did not know that it had various meanings. You picked a very interesting topic, thanks for explaining the peace sign. The idea of how things get meaning is also something that I took from the Hall readings. It is pretty crazy to think about how something like the peace sign that seems so simple really has complexity to it and has deeper meanings than what most know it to possess.”
10/23/13
Comment on Myriah’s blog “Semiotics and Symbols”
http://myriahstubee.weebly.com/1/post/2013/10/semiotics-and-symbols.html?
“Hi Myriah,
Prior to reading your blog I did not know the origin of the peace sign. I also did not know that it had various meanings. You picked a very interesting topic, thanks for explaining the peace sign. The idea of how things get meaning is also something that I took from the Hall readings. It is pretty crazy to think about how something like the peace sign that seems so simple really has complexity to it and has deeper meanings than what most know it to possess.”
10)
10/23/13
Comment on Alex’s blog “Judging a Book by Its Cover”
http://alexkate.weebly.com/1/post/2013/10/judging-a-book-by-its-cover.html
“Hi Alex,
I like the topic you chose for this blog!
Like Alexis, I too immediately thought of Berger and the episodes of "Ways of Seeing" as I was reading through your blog.
Judging takes place all of the time all around us - whether we judge other people or if we judge material things. It is so sad that this is the case, but it's true.
After reading your blog I decided to do a Google search to find the true definition of the word "judgment". I was surprised at the result that Merriam-Webster Online gave me. According to that website's definition, judgment is "an opinion or decision based on careful thought."
When thinking about this definition I wonder if perhaps we use "judgment" incorrectly. I think that oftentimes when we judge someone or something we do so after little thought, not after careful thought.
Do you think maybe we have actually been misusing the word "judgment" all our lives? It's something to consider.”
10/23/13
Comment on Alex’s blog “Judging a Book by Its Cover”
http://alexkate.weebly.com/1/post/2013/10/judging-a-book-by-its-cover.html
“Hi Alex,
I like the topic you chose for this blog!
Like Alexis, I too immediately thought of Berger and the episodes of "Ways of Seeing" as I was reading through your blog.
Judging takes place all of the time all around us - whether we judge other people or if we judge material things. It is so sad that this is the case, but it's true.
After reading your blog I decided to do a Google search to find the true definition of the word "judgment". I was surprised at the result that Merriam-Webster Online gave me. According to that website's definition, judgment is "an opinion or decision based on careful thought."
When thinking about this definition I wonder if perhaps we use "judgment" incorrectly. I think that oftentimes when we judge someone or something we do so after little thought, not after careful thought.
Do you think maybe we have actually been misusing the word "judgment" all our lives? It's something to consider.”
11)
11/6/13
Comment on Rachel’s blog: “The Beginning Process of the Mashup”
http://rachburrell.weebly.com/1/post/2013/11/the-beginning-process-of-the-mashup.html
“Hi Rachel,
I really like that for your blog you decided to share a piece of your mash-up process. I think you chose a very valid topic for your video mash-up. Thanks for being so open in your blog, for sharing your difficulties and uncertainties. Instead of filling the page with fluff and only adding your successes, you actually exposed where your shortcomings were, I like that. I am glad that everything fell into place for you regarding your topic!
Since you asked for your readers' video mash-up processes, I will give you some insight on mine. When Professor Kopp first introduced us to the video mash-up assignment and began explaining it, I felt pretty overwhelmed. I have never created or edited a video before and had no clue how I was going to do so. As I was watching the sample videos that he displayed in class, I was pretty disturbed. I did not like the examples that he showed.
After beginning to understand the main idea of the assignment, I started to think about what I would want the topic of my video mash-up to be. I decided that I wanted to use ethics as my key mash-up point.
My YouTube conversation had been about ethics. During that conversation one of my group members had brought up a fact that I was baffled by, she said that not everyone believes in ethics and that some people do not think before they speak or act. This was foreign to me so I wanted to create a mash-up that would inform people about ethics. The main theme that I am focusing on with my mash-up is that ethics are a part of everyday life - for example, laws given by the government are set in place for all to obey and if people go against these laws they will suffer negative consequences.
Best of luck to you with the remainder of your video mash-up project!”
11/6/13
Comment on Rachel’s blog: “The Beginning Process of the Mashup”
http://rachburrell.weebly.com/1/post/2013/11/the-beginning-process-of-the-mashup.html
“Hi Rachel,
I really like that for your blog you decided to share a piece of your mash-up process. I think you chose a very valid topic for your video mash-up. Thanks for being so open in your blog, for sharing your difficulties and uncertainties. Instead of filling the page with fluff and only adding your successes, you actually exposed where your shortcomings were, I like that. I am glad that everything fell into place for you regarding your topic!
Since you asked for your readers' video mash-up processes, I will give you some insight on mine. When Professor Kopp first introduced us to the video mash-up assignment and began explaining it, I felt pretty overwhelmed. I have never created or edited a video before and had no clue how I was going to do so. As I was watching the sample videos that he displayed in class, I was pretty disturbed. I did not like the examples that he showed.
After beginning to understand the main idea of the assignment, I started to think about what I would want the topic of my video mash-up to be. I decided that I wanted to use ethics as my key mash-up point.
My YouTube conversation had been about ethics. During that conversation one of my group members had brought up a fact that I was baffled by, she said that not everyone believes in ethics and that some people do not think before they speak or act. This was foreign to me so I wanted to create a mash-up that would inform people about ethics. The main theme that I am focusing on with my mash-up is that ethics are a part of everyday life - for example, laws given by the government are set in place for all to obey and if people go against these laws they will suffer negative consequences.
Best of luck to you with the remainder of your video mash-up project!”
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11/6/13
Comment on Rachel’s blog: “Are we Copycats?”
http://rachburrell.weebly.com/1/post/2013/11/are-we-copycats.html
“Once again, I like your blog topic!
The idea that everything is a remix is pretty crazy to think about at first, but seems to be quite a reality. It is a bummer to consider that your work is not completely original like you may have thought it was. Or at least wanted to believe.
I really like the images you chose, especially the one that depicts the steps of creativity and the one that gives a definition of remix. Those two images correlate very well to your topic and they help get your message across in a simple manner.
I am definitely incorporating popular movies into my video mash-up. For example, I am using a clip from the movie The Lorax. I am also considering a clip from the movie Monsters Inc.
With the video mash-ups I think we are creating re-mixes, rather than originals. I would like to believe that my mash-up will be completely "creative" and "original", but the truth of the matter is that it is not. Integrating movie clips is the first sign that it is a remix, not an original work.”
11/6/13
Comment on Rachel’s blog: “Are we Copycats?”
http://rachburrell.weebly.com/1/post/2013/11/are-we-copycats.html
“Once again, I like your blog topic!
The idea that everything is a remix is pretty crazy to think about at first, but seems to be quite a reality. It is a bummer to consider that your work is not completely original like you may have thought it was. Or at least wanted to believe.
I really like the images you chose, especially the one that depicts the steps of creativity and the one that gives a definition of remix. Those two images correlate very well to your topic and they help get your message across in a simple manner.
I am definitely incorporating popular movies into my video mash-up. For example, I am using a clip from the movie The Lorax. I am also considering a clip from the movie Monsters Inc.
With the video mash-ups I think we are creating re-mixes, rather than originals. I would like to believe that my mash-up will be completely "creative" and "original", but the truth of the matter is that it is not. Integrating movie clips is the first sign that it is a remix, not an original work.”
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12/9/13
Comment on Dave F's blog: "Mash-up Review"
http://dbfrid.weebly.com/1/post/2013/11/mash-up-review.html?
"Hi Dave,
Thanks for being genuine in your blog regarding how you felt about the mash-up assignment as well as how you were set back a bit.
It is unfortunate that your computer stopped working from the beverage spill. Did you buy a new one or did you use a computer on campus?
I had a similar roadblock to yours, in that I could not use my tablet to complete the mash-up project. I have a Surface, the original one that came out last year; this runs Windows RT, not the complete Windows 8 program. Because of this, I do not have certain software and am unable to download some apps/programs. Therefore, I had to use computers at school for my mash-up. I was quite unhappy about this at first, because it meant I could not sit in my room to work on my mash-up, I had to come to school every time I wanted to complete something for the project.
You are so accurate in saying that the mash-up assignment was not a breeze! Even with setbacks though, the task is now accomplished. That's very relieving!
I was in the same boat as you with the idea of being new to video creating software. I did not use iMovie, instead I used Windows Live Movie Maker, but it was still a learning process for me. I admit, it was pretty tricky learning the ropes of the program, but thankfully I, like you, was able to learn it well enough to complete the project."
12/9/13
Comment on Dave F's blog: "Mash-up Review"
http://dbfrid.weebly.com/1/post/2013/11/mash-up-review.html?
"Hi Dave,
Thanks for being genuine in your blog regarding how you felt about the mash-up assignment as well as how you were set back a bit.
It is unfortunate that your computer stopped working from the beverage spill. Did you buy a new one or did you use a computer on campus?
I had a similar roadblock to yours, in that I could not use my tablet to complete the mash-up project. I have a Surface, the original one that came out last year; this runs Windows RT, not the complete Windows 8 program. Because of this, I do not have certain software and am unable to download some apps/programs. Therefore, I had to use computers at school for my mash-up. I was quite unhappy about this at first, because it meant I could not sit in my room to work on my mash-up, I had to come to school every time I wanted to complete something for the project.
You are so accurate in saying that the mash-up assignment was not a breeze! Even with setbacks though, the task is now accomplished. That's very relieving!
I was in the same boat as you with the idea of being new to video creating software. I did not use iMovie, instead I used Windows Live Movie Maker, but it was still a learning process for me. I admit, it was pretty tricky learning the ropes of the program, but thankfully I, like you, was able to learn it well enough to complete the project."
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12/10/13
Comment on Joei's blog: "The Mask"
http://jviviani.weebly.com/1/post/2013/12/the-mask.html
"Hi Joei,
Great blog post!
I thought you gave a very accurate description of Facebook. It is so easy to "friend" someone on Facebook without having a real relationship with them, without knowing them in-person prior to hitting the "Add Friend" button so the request will be sent to that person's account and they can accept or deny your request to share information with each other.
Personally, I am only "friends" with people on Facebook who I actually know. I am "friends" with individuals who I meet in-person and become acquaintances with, then I request to be their "friend" on Facebook, or accept their request to me. I find it a bit strange to share information with people who I do not personally know.
That being said, I do not think there is a problem with other people doing this. I am in no place to tell others how they should live their lives, I am simply sharing my way of using the social media website that is Facebook.
I thought it was neat that you brought the concept of the show "Catfish" into your blog post. I have never seen the show, but have heard many things about it...ironically, I have read information about it on Facebook. It is crazy how people act in such a way. I would never want to hurt another person by pretending I am someone I am not, that just seems way too harsh!
I think that John David Ebert is correct in his thinking that Facebook is a way for people to put on masks. I definitely think that a lot of people use social media to essentially have another identity. I have seen people act this way - they are one individual in-person but have a completely different personality online. It is a little baffling that people do this, but it is a trap that is very easy to fall into. As I grow older I post less and less on Facebook, because I do not want to accidentally become someone else than I am in real life.
Overall, awesome post. I enjoyed reading it and you brought up valid points."
12/10/13
Comment on Joei's blog: "The Mask"
http://jviviani.weebly.com/1/post/2013/12/the-mask.html
"Hi Joei,
Great blog post!
I thought you gave a very accurate description of Facebook. It is so easy to "friend" someone on Facebook without having a real relationship with them, without knowing them in-person prior to hitting the "Add Friend" button so the request will be sent to that person's account and they can accept or deny your request to share information with each other.
Personally, I am only "friends" with people on Facebook who I actually know. I am "friends" with individuals who I meet in-person and become acquaintances with, then I request to be their "friend" on Facebook, or accept their request to me. I find it a bit strange to share information with people who I do not personally know.
That being said, I do not think there is a problem with other people doing this. I am in no place to tell others how they should live their lives, I am simply sharing my way of using the social media website that is Facebook.
I thought it was neat that you brought the concept of the show "Catfish" into your blog post. I have never seen the show, but have heard many things about it...ironically, I have read information about it on Facebook. It is crazy how people act in such a way. I would never want to hurt another person by pretending I am someone I am not, that just seems way too harsh!
I think that John David Ebert is correct in his thinking that Facebook is a way for people to put on masks. I definitely think that a lot of people use social media to essentially have another identity. I have seen people act this way - they are one individual in-person but have a completely different personality online. It is a little baffling that people do this, but it is a trap that is very easy to fall into. As I grow older I post less and less on Facebook, because I do not want to accidentally become someone else than I am in real life.
Overall, awesome post. I enjoyed reading it and you brought up valid points."
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12/10/13
Comment on Joei's blog: "Creating a Video Mashup"
http://jviviani.weebly.com/1/post/2013/12/creating-a-video-mashup.html
"Joei,
Thanks for sharing your mash-up experience. It is relieving to know that I am not the only one who stumbled upon multiple roadblocks through the journey of creating and completing the mash-up project.
I like that you chose a topic that was relevant to you. First, because you admitted that you see through your own experience that people are addicted to Facebook. Secondly, that you used a topic you know a lot about and knew you could find ample information to cover the topic.
I loved your mash-up! I thought you did a wonderful job showing that Facebook can be an addiction to people. An addiction is an addiction, no matter what type. You don't have to rely on drugs or alcohol to be considered an addict. You used great video clips in your mash-up to show what you intended to show. Your correlation between drugs/alcohol and Facebook was a very smart way of going about the project. I thought it made people see that you can be addicted to anything. I really thought your mash-up was creative and well-done!"
12/10/13
Comment on Joei's blog: "Creating a Video Mashup"
http://jviviani.weebly.com/1/post/2013/12/creating-a-video-mashup.html
"Joei,
Thanks for sharing your mash-up experience. It is relieving to know that I am not the only one who stumbled upon multiple roadblocks through the journey of creating and completing the mash-up project.
I like that you chose a topic that was relevant to you. First, because you admitted that you see through your own experience that people are addicted to Facebook. Secondly, that you used a topic you know a lot about and knew you could find ample information to cover the topic.
I loved your mash-up! I thought you did a wonderful job showing that Facebook can be an addiction to people. An addiction is an addiction, no matter what type. You don't have to rely on drugs or alcohol to be considered an addict. You used great video clips in your mash-up to show what you intended to show. Your correlation between drugs/alcohol and Facebook was a very smart way of going about the project. I thought it made people see that you can be addicted to anything. I really thought your mash-up was creative and well-done!"
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12/13/13
Comment on Jordan's blog: "On McKee"
http://jmaverickd.weebly.com/1/post/2013/09/on-mckee.html?
"I really like your slideshow in this blog. Through incorporating the changing images you are showing that you are a digital writer - the key outcome of Writing, Research, & Technology, right?! So, nice job there.
I think it is really cool that through reading McKee's texts you were able to find new ways to spice up your own stories. Sometimes course readings can be really beneficial, even though they are often just dreaded requirements!
I too enjoyed McKee's readings. I thought he was very insightful. He addressed topics that were important for writers to understand. I liked how he explained the ways to draw the reader in and really write in a way that captures your audience.
I hope that next time you write a story you are able to apply your new knowledge of McKee's ideas to your stories so they have more substance and are more attention-grabbing."
12/13/13
Comment on Jordan's blog: "On McKee"
http://jmaverickd.weebly.com/1/post/2013/09/on-mckee.html?
"I really like your slideshow in this blog. Through incorporating the changing images you are showing that you are a digital writer - the key outcome of Writing, Research, & Technology, right?! So, nice job there.
I think it is really cool that through reading McKee's texts you were able to find new ways to spice up your own stories. Sometimes course readings can be really beneficial, even though they are often just dreaded requirements!
I too enjoyed McKee's readings. I thought he was very insightful. He addressed topics that were important for writers to understand. I liked how he explained the ways to draw the reader in and really write in a way that captures your audience.
I hope that next time you write a story you are able to apply your new knowledge of McKee's ideas to your stories so they have more substance and are more attention-grabbing."
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12/13/13
Jordan's blog: "On McKee part 2"
http://jmaverickd.weebly.com/1/post/2013/09/on-mckee-part-2.html?
"Jordan - I like how you took what you learned from McKee and applied it to stories you knew very well.
I have never read either of the books that you discussed. However, after reading your descriptions you have caused me to consider reading both The Hunger Games and Game of Thrones. I think they were two texts that fit well into the concepts you were talking about regarding McKee.
I think something that goes alongside the overall theme of your blog would be repetend. I think that the idea behind the protagonist and antagonist keeping their eyes out for each other and the main idea of the story (or film) being noticed throughout, fits into the idea of a repetend. Prior to taking Writing, Research, and Technology, I had never heard the word "repetend" before and therefore did not know the word's meaning. I quickly realized what it was through context clues, but it was still a new word for me.
According to The Free Dictionary (http://www.thefreedictionary.com/repetend), a repetend is "A word, sound, or phrase that is repeated; a refrain." I think the concept you are talking about fits into this description."
12/13/13
Jordan's blog: "On McKee part 2"
http://jmaverickd.weebly.com/1/post/2013/09/on-mckee-part-2.html?
"Jordan - I like how you took what you learned from McKee and applied it to stories you knew very well.
I have never read either of the books that you discussed. However, after reading your descriptions you have caused me to consider reading both The Hunger Games and Game of Thrones. I think they were two texts that fit well into the concepts you were talking about regarding McKee.
I think something that goes alongside the overall theme of your blog would be repetend. I think that the idea behind the protagonist and antagonist keeping their eyes out for each other and the main idea of the story (or film) being noticed throughout, fits into the idea of a repetend. Prior to taking Writing, Research, and Technology, I had never heard the word "repetend" before and therefore did not know the word's meaning. I quickly realized what it was through context clues, but it was still a new word for me.
According to The Free Dictionary (http://www.thefreedictionary.com/repetend), a repetend is "A word, sound, or phrase that is repeated; a refrain." I think the concept you are talking about fits into this description."
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12/13/13
Comment on Katie E's blog: Does true ORIGINALITY still exist?"
http://kmre.weebly.com/1/post/2013/11/does-true-originality-still-exist.html?
"Katie,
I enjoyed reading this. I like how you explained that beginning when we are in elementary school we are taught that we are not supposed to copy others' work, but then in college we watch a series of remix videos that tell us nothing we do is original. The contrast of this is rather crazy.
I especially liked the example you gave about the computer and how it was a remix. It is a bit confusing to think that the technology we use daily is itself not original.
The whole idea of remix is a bit mind-boggling! Is my comment essentially unoriginal since others have commented on this blog before I did?
It is hard to come to terms with the fact that although you may think you are a very creative person you pretty much are not because other individuals have done what you did before you, just in a slightly different manner."
12/13/13
Comment on Katie E's blog: Does true ORIGINALITY still exist?"
http://kmre.weebly.com/1/post/2013/11/does-true-originality-still-exist.html?
"Katie,
I enjoyed reading this. I like how you explained that beginning when we are in elementary school we are taught that we are not supposed to copy others' work, but then in college we watch a series of remix videos that tell us nothing we do is original. The contrast of this is rather crazy.
I especially liked the example you gave about the computer and how it was a remix. It is a bit confusing to think that the technology we use daily is itself not original.
The whole idea of remix is a bit mind-boggling! Is my comment essentially unoriginal since others have commented on this blog before I did?
It is hard to come to terms with the fact that although you may think you are a very creative person you pretty much are not because other individuals have done what you did before you, just in a slightly different manner."
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12/13/13
Comment on Katie E's blog: "Video mash-up: breakdowns and breakthroughs"
http://kmre.weebly.com/1/post/2013/11/video-mash-up-breakdowns-and-breakthroughs.html?
"Hi Katie,
First, great blog title!
I love that you turned your breakdowns into a positive experience and quickly followed your examples of breakdowns with the even greater importance of the breakthroughs you experienced. I really like that through the Video Mash-up project you focused more on your achievements than on your setbacks.
Also, I like the topic you picked for your mash-up. It is so crazy that cat-fishing is even a real concept! I am someone who has never watched the TV show "Catfish" before so I liked watching your mash-up wish helped me better understand the idea of cat-fishing. I would never want to be involved in such a relationship, it sounds like quite a horrific experience.
Thanks for sharing your mash-up journey and for having a positive attitude despite the breakdowns, your optimistic behavior actually helped me view the Video Mash-up assignment in a whole new light."
12/13/13
Comment on Katie E's blog: "Video mash-up: breakdowns and breakthroughs"
http://kmre.weebly.com/1/post/2013/11/video-mash-up-breakdowns-and-breakthroughs.html?
"Hi Katie,
First, great blog title!
I love that you turned your breakdowns into a positive experience and quickly followed your examples of breakdowns with the even greater importance of the breakthroughs you experienced. I really like that through the Video Mash-up project you focused more on your achievements than on your setbacks.
Also, I like the topic you picked for your mash-up. It is so crazy that cat-fishing is even a real concept! I am someone who has never watched the TV show "Catfish" before so I liked watching your mash-up wish helped me better understand the idea of cat-fishing. I would never want to be involved in such a relationship, it sounds like quite a horrific experience.
Thanks for sharing your mash-up journey and for having a positive attitude despite the breakdowns, your optimistic behavior actually helped me view the Video Mash-up assignment in a whole new light."
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12/13/13
Comment on Katie R's blog: "blog two: my take"
http://katiemrick.weebly.com/1/post/2013/09/blog-two-my-take.html?
"Hi Katie - I like that you shared your opinion regarding where technology is taking us. I have mixed feelings on this topic. Sometimes I am so grateful for digital technology and the numerous benefits it has and other times I want to refrain from using all digital technology because it can be quite annoying.
To address one of the questions you posed at the end of the blog: I think that at times, yes, we are letting different types of digital technology run our lives. It is the sad truth. For example, we use Facebook as a distraction from projects and studying.
Not all technology is a hindrance though, I think mainly digital technology is. For instance, the computer and smartphones. These two devices are owned by so many people, specifically college students. Through these devices you are able to have a Facebook, Twitter, etc. and you log in to those social networking websites when you are bored or want a break from schoolwork. I think they can have an impact on students' success. On the other hand, technologies like pencils, are not really a downfall for people."
12/13/13
Comment on Katie R's blog: "blog two: my take"
http://katiemrick.weebly.com/1/post/2013/09/blog-two-my-take.html?
"Hi Katie - I like that you shared your opinion regarding where technology is taking us. I have mixed feelings on this topic. Sometimes I am so grateful for digital technology and the numerous benefits it has and other times I want to refrain from using all digital technology because it can be quite annoying.
To address one of the questions you posed at the end of the blog: I think that at times, yes, we are letting different types of digital technology run our lives. It is the sad truth. For example, we use Facebook as a distraction from projects and studying.
Not all technology is a hindrance though, I think mainly digital technology is. For instance, the computer and smartphones. These two devices are owned by so many people, specifically college students. Through these devices you are able to have a Facebook, Twitter, etc. and you log in to those social networking websites when you are bored or want a break from schoolwork. I think they can have an impact on students' success. On the other hand, technologies like pencils, are not really a downfall for people."