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Process Post #12: Media Channels (and more!!)
In the recommended reading this week, the site kevinbrittenylauren.wordpress.com cites Henry Jenkins in his idea of transmedia storytelling as “a process where integral elements of fiction get dispersed … across multiple delivery channels for the purpose of creating a unified and coordinated entertainment experience” (2009). The site describes the Pokémon franchise as a prime example,…
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Mini-Assignment #5: Infographic
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Peer Review #3: Lydie’s Bakery
Hi everyone! This week, we’re back with another peer review. We’ll be looking at Lydie’s blog: Lydie’s Bakery. In her blog, Lydie shares recipes and photos of different desserts that she’s made. In this review, I’ll be focusing on marketability, but will discuss other aspects of the site as well. First off, I want to…
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Process Post #11: Data Trends in 2021
This week, the lecture is focused on Analytics, SEO and Audience Growth. In the reading from data.ai (2022), the mobile trends of 2021 were discussed. Here, I want to talk about them a little bit more. Firstly, I noticed the trend of convenience and efficiency. They mentioned that many people were moving towards more self-employed…
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Mini-Assignment #4: Remix
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The Regulation of News on Social Media
Social media continues to creep into more parts of our life, and news is not an exception to the social media take-over. However, navigating the news side of social media is a new challenge. In 2020, a Reuters survey revealed that 36% of 24,000 participants from 12 different countries rely on Facebook for news, while…
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Process Post #10: Digital Footprint
In this week’s required reading from Pod Academy, they discussed algorithms, big data, digital footprints, and surveillance. I’ve always been wary of algorithms, and I try to be careful with my digital footprint. For example, on Instagram, I double-think before I double-tap, or take into consideration how long I repeat a Reel, or what posts…
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Process Post #9: Moral Panics & Peer Review
In this week’s lecture, we are slated to be discussing AI. The impact of AI, I think, truly made itself felt in early 2023. Around this time, teachers began to start warning students about the consequences of using AI in our work. It was strictly banned, and anyone who was caught using it was immediately…
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Peer Review #2: Thoughts By Tem
Hello! For my second peer review, I’ll be discussing thoughtsbytem.space! This website recounts the author’s adventures as a first-time traveller to Japan without a lot of prior research. They aim to educate others so that they don’t make the same mistake, as well as anyone else who is interested. First things first: I’m not sure…
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Process Post #8: Literate-ly Digital
I found this week’s readings really interesting as I could relate it to things that I’ve seen in my own life. In the article by James Bridle, Bridle talks about the disturbing content that is being pushed towards children. I’d like to add to this, as I believe that short-form content (such as TikTok, Instagram…