Project #2

B12 Feature and Final Project

The feature that interests me most is the interactive portion that allows the reader to interact with the literature. When I consider this feature being available, I think of how far this genre gone in making literature fun and highly interactive. As a teacher, I see many ways of using this to help students become comfortable with technology and writing. This type literature is not static, it seems to live and respond to its user.
This interaction is beneficial because now students can feel like they are truly having part in the experience of their readings and literature. This should make for much more interesting dialogs about the readings and the readers experience.
My final project is still in its beginning stages. As I am comprehending the details of the assignment, I am considering what message I want to relay to my classmates. Since I am a teacher by trade, I will probably consider creating a project for a lesson that will reach my students as well as any interested readers. I do know this, I plan to make it an experience more than just a project for submission.

The Problem with E-Lit

       I don't think that E-Lit should not become a part of classroom literature for many reasons. Of the many reasons, the most prevalent is although E-literature is a for a literature, there are many elements of E-Lit that vary from traditional print literature that make a difference. For example, E-Lit sometimes have sound or visual aspects that aren't found in print. Sound and visual elements make for a totally different experience in literature. Furthermore, it is in my opinion that since the rise of popular television shows, people have lost the desire to read simply for entertainment purposes. In other words, reality TV has replaced the desire to and need to read for entertainment.
Also, the argument that says young creative writers to try this kind of writing must see it has broader audience does not lend necessity to this genre of literature. In order for students and people to see E-Lit for its aesthetic value, these people must find its usefulness. When that happens, then it can be introduced to schools as a separate genre that may enhance the reading experience. From there, the opportunity for E-Lit to prosper can present itself.

B11 Feedback

While in groups, we discussed where we were in our projects and where each student of the group felt they were in their project. Each of us agreed that our projects are in its beginning stages, but we found that our ideas are culminating into great prospective projects to share with our peers. For example, one student in my group shared his idea of a scrabble board video with a twist. Not to share too many details about his project, but we were definitely excited to see his plans unfold in this project.
I shared the idea that I had for my project with my peers. Then, I shared the videos that I currently have and the format that I plan to create for this project. My peers seem excited about my project and found that the only issue that I may have is making sure that I can keep my projects authenticity.
In other words, I need to make certain that I don't copy too much from where the idea originated. I should make the project my own, maybe having a twist somewhere in the video.
I see their point clearly from my discussion with them.
Anytime you create a video, its important that the project that one creates has its own appeal. Otherwise, I may find others comparing my project to another that may have been better than my project.
I plan to make changes so that I run into that problem. I have a great musical theme and I believe that my project is different and exciting.
The feedback from my peers was extremely encouraging and helpful. I'm taking their advice so that I can create a better product for this upcoming assignment.

B10 Map Pt2

After many hours of thought and careful consideration towards this project I finally chose how I want to create my project.
I chose to create a workout video.. At the same time I want to create an element of humor in the video. The theme of project 2 is a motivational workout commercial. I have a software called movie maker and I plan to upload it as a youtube video.
I have portions of different workout that I have done over the last few years to use for this project. Those videos in combination with the theme music from rocky should make for a great commercial for having a better performing body.
But then again, Im considering creating this project as a commercial for future bouts that I may have in the sport of mma.
My personal trainer created a video using a compilation of training videos and recreational videos that were pieced together to create one video that spoke about a title fight that I was scheduled to have in 2011.
I have the music. Either the Rocky theme and or maybe some clips from some of the rocky movies. But, i have to see if there are copyright issues with using clips from a big screen movie.
Altogether, my video will illustrate the passion that I have for working out and the sport that is close to my heart. I hope to display that passion in this second project.

B9 Brain storning Map

The project that I have in mind for my 2nd project hasn't quite crystallized just yet but, at the same time, I have an idea of the focus of this project. Initially, my intentions were to create a project that is just informative on health. My focus for this project is to share my passions about health to those who happen to experience my project. At the same time,I want my project to have an element of humor.
So, I have surmised an idea that incorporates 2 of my top 3 life passions while expressing my creative humor. My life passions are health, and education and evangelism. Well, evangelism isn't needed in this project, but I plan to incorporate health and education throughout this project.
The map of this project will include video interview of children, who are in my family. I plan to ask them questions about dental health. I expect that they will answer in the most honest manner that they know. I will then ask them about certain teachings of how to keep their teeth healthy. I expect that this video will have a creative spin on dental health from the lens of the child. Some of which have no teeth.
The music that I plan to use for this project will be used as an element of entertainment that adds to the project but doesn't overwhelm or confuse the audience.

B8 Thinking about Structures

Thus far we have began to learn how to embed a video code into a site. This sets the foundation for creating a thumbnail story for our next project is one that we intend to create a project that has video as its main element.
This will be different from our last project in many ways. Not only must video be implemented but music as well. And furthermore, there must be a navigation tool for this project as well. As i consider this project, I see that the challenge lies in connecting the visual elements with the musical aspect of the thumbnail.
I haven't quite pinned down the idea that I have for this project , but I am thinking of a variety of possibilities that can make this project stand out.