Podcast Reflection.

For the podcast assignment, I decided to focus on the area of making green choices or going green. It was particularly a great choice because I feel really passionate about this topic. More or less, I felt a need for spreading the word of how important it is to keep an eco-friendly environment. I really enjoyed doing this pod cast as well as the first one because in the end all of our assignments are creative and they all seem to intertwine one another somehow. As for the pod cast itself, I had a rough time at the beginning because I felt like my pod cast didn’t any emotion at all. However, it changed in the end and I figured it out that my audience needs to hear emotion to realize that the topic is worth being heard.
The purpose of my pod cast was to inspire my listeners about the concerns of our surroundings. Also, how easy it is to change their lifestyle and habits to benefit a friendly biome. Mainly, I wanted to motivate my audience to increase environmental awareness. My audience is aimed towards those who are interested in the environment or those who want to change their lifestyle or habits to benefit a natural environment.
As for deciding the organization of my pod cast, I think it was well organized for an everyday listener. My introduction was about what I was talking about, then I led into what it was, then the main poi
nts I was going to talk about, and finally I concluded to say helping the environment is just a step towards a brighter future. However, I believe everything turned out well though I was slightly unsure how to write a script. In the end, I was really proud of the turnout.
Anyhow, I think my pod cast was informational and well put together. I think many other students might enjoy what I have to say because it seems to that making green choices is becoming a new trend. With the pod cast, I was really proud of how expressive and detailed I was. When the pod cast was concluded, I have to say the music at the beginning which was big yellow taxi was a unique way to start. Also, I wouldn’t have done so well if it weren’t for the helpful information from the all time best website www.treehugger.com. It was amazing because it give people information about how to go green in every area such as travel and design. What can I say, the site filled me with knowledge!
In general, if I wouldn't have missed a week of class I think my podcast might have been a bit better and i wish I knew more about audacity program. All in all, I believe my podcast was done with the best of my ability. All in embracing, I was interested in my podcast and I hope my fellow podcasters will be influenced as well. Overall, I look forward to hearing what everyone one else has to say.

References

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Arthur, Kate. "Going Green: Simple hanges make vast improvements on the environment." Pantagragh.
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October 16, 2008).

"Green Basics." Treehugger. http://www.treehugger.com/green-basics/ (accessed October 14, 2008).

Greener Choices. http://www.greenerchoices.org/ (accessed October 16, 2008).

Green Peace. http://www.greenpeace.org (accessed October 14, 2008).

Make Green Choices.

I'm really excited about the podcast project. Since I have already done podcasts before, I learned that its a great way to appeal individuals and as a podcaster you find your own voice. As for my podcast, I plan on spreading out my topic and talking about how to make green choices. I want the listeners to understand the topic and what it is exactly. Not only are you keeping the environment safe but you are helping yourself as well as you family, neighborhood, animals, etc. I also want the listeners to become aware of how easy it is to change their lifestyles and habits with a few simple steps to benefit an eco friendly biome. More or less, I want to increase environmental awareness and motivate the audience to take part in environmental issues around the world.
In pertaining to the upcoming Multimodal Webtext, I'm not really sure of all the details yet. Maybe do something along the lines of friends of earth. Like intertwining ways everyone could lend a hand making the planet a better place for everyone. All I know, it's a good idea to include different ideas of expressing yourself because we all are different learners'. Make it knowledgeable yet amusing for everyone.

Unit 1 Reflection

For the Web text assignment, I decided to focus on the area I love the most. This was wildlife animals and the World Wildlife Foundation. I really enjoyed doing the web text and writing about something that had me written all over it. It was a project that made all of us unique and genuinely, every idea stood out on its own. It was mainly something I felt real passionate about. As for the Web text process itself, I found it to be rewarding learning something new and how to make something of my own creative. The purpose of my Web text was to speak out about how captivating the World Wildlife Foundation really is. This organization dedicates their time to help animals and speak out to people on why it is important to protect the planet. They not only stand for wildlife animals but have concerns about the environment. It’s beneficial to us for the reason it is the only thing we have left as well as the only thing we resort to for natural resources. I wanted the audience to understand how emotional the subject was and how important it is to conserve the natural environment. I wanted the readers to gain knowledge about this topic and maybe have a higher respect of what this organization does. They are giving the future generations something to look forward to. So in concept, I wanted everyone to enjoy what they were reading.
As for deciding the organization of the web text, I wanted my main points to go with the flow and be original. I wanted to flow away from the traditional introduction, body, and conclusion. So my points turned into getting to know who the World Wildlife Foundation was, what they do, who they help, where they strive, and how you can lend a helping hand. Honestly at the beginning of the assignment, I was very unsure about the fact of how to set up the web text and how to express myself through my own words. However, I was happy about how the organization turned out. More importantly, in constructing the design of the web text, I was going for something rustic yet earthy. Colors that symbolized my subject. I didn’t really want something busy and not readable. I wanted to catch the reader’s eye not turn it away. Most of all, it was satisfying on how crafty the photographs represented my words and the text. I believe it to be well put together and everything balanced out. I tried to explain in good means so the reader would have a good point of view and understanding. That is were my links came into a major role. Especially with the poaching idea upon pandas.
All-embracing, I was satisfied by the way the web text came out. Personally, I thought it would come down into shambles due to the fact I felt at times I didn‘t know what to do and was confused. I wish I had better experience with Dreamweaver and how to do more creative things with it. Though it is good to learn new things, I think I would have done better if it weren’t for Dreamweaver. For example, I tried adding music because I had the greatest song in mind but it just wouldn’t budge. If I had more knowledge, I would have added different multimedia to the web text since some are more visual learners. Never the less, I would have to say thanks to my resources and how amazingly informational they were. Each resource filled me with new knowledge about animals as well as the environment. Especially the panda site. In the end, I hope I interested some people and I look forward to learning from other people in the class.

Podcast Possibility.

As for the podcast project, I think I have a few ideas that come to mind. Those ideas consist of maybe talking about a specific kind of wildlife specie like either the giant panda or the pink dolphin. It would be really neat to base my podcast on a unique animal such as the pink dolphin and how some say the animal is rare yet soon to be extinct. I even wouldn't mind talking about global issues such as the going green trend or climate change. I'm really not even sure if I really want to stay on the topic of my Webtext subject, but if we have to then I would choose between one of those ideas. However, if we don't have to stay on the subject of our Webtext then I wouldn't mind talking about music, a t.v. show,a book, or a recent/upcoming movie.

How's the Webtext going?

Personally, I would have to see that so far this project is quite unique and creative on my part. It's going to have me written all over it. In developing my webtext, I found a couple of neat things that I think I'm going to use on my webtext. For instance, a WWF commercial, possibly a podcast, and some really ordinary photographs that will definately make you laugh yet look twice. Also it's amazing how many wildlife volunteer programs they have around the world.

As the webtext itself, it's so far, so good. My webtext is moving along slowly but surly. I think I know what I'm doing but I started having difficulties writing over the weekend! I just sometimes get confused on which way I wanted to write about my topic. More or less informational or personal experience. I thought I would use a little bit of both. However, then I felt it was to "all over the place." I pretty much have everything down on what I want to say and how I want to construct it. Though I have so many thoughts in my head that I can't put it into words!

Webtext Proposal.

This is Megan and Monday during class I never showed my powerpoint proposal. However, I planned on doing my webtext on the World Wildlife Foundation. Basically explaining brief history about the foundation, what they do, and how you can help or even get in involved!

Reaction to Webzine and Potential Interest.

In my group we discussed "Why Gen Y Is Going to Change the Web." Overall, I also thought it was the most interesting. It was really appealing how they talked about everything from how our generation has a short attention span from how one day we are going to be in the future needing help from the new generation in which we used to be. It was also interesting how it was stated that the digitial natives are so overly composed with Ipods, t.v., surfing the web, etc but we don't care what people think of us.
My possible potential interest for a Webzine would have to be something to do with the new trend of going green. Such as recycling, reducing, and reusing. It would be neat to talk about ecology, the conservation of the world, nature, and how to improve the environment overall. Maybe talking about harmful effects of pollution, talking about global warming, what companies are taking stand, and how you can help.

Possible website ideas:
http://www.thegreenguide.com/
www.thedailygreen.com/going-green