READING RESPONSES 6 - 8
Human – Computer Interaction: analog, UX & what is code?
Reading Responses:
6: Being Analog
7: Experience design and information architecture resources
8: Toxic Maps
Please read each of the (3) three articles and create a new post for each article by Tuesday, February 22nd. Each essay should be no less than two paragraphs in length and summarize the main points of the articles read. It should also include any ideas you had in relation to the reading; not opinions about the complexity of the writing, but the content. Title each entry as "Reading Response" followed by the sequential number of the article; your entry on Being Analog would then be titled "Reading Response 6"
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Reading Responses:
6: Being Analog
7: Experience design and information architecture resources
8: Toxic Maps
Please read each of the (3) three articles and create a new post for each article by Tuesday, February 22nd. Each essay should be no less than two paragraphs in length and summarize the main points of the articles read. It should also include any ideas you had in relation to the reading; not opinions about the complexity of the writing, but the content. Title each entry as "Reading Response" followed by the sequential number of the article; your entry on Being Analog would then be titled "Reading Response 6"
Mini-Project #4
DUE: February 17th
Each student will need to sign up for a delicious.com account to track bookmarks in a social network. This service permits us to keep track of web bookmarks online as well as search for information via a social media interface. We will also link to each other using our people network; extra credit for those who add me to their personal account before class on Thursday.
While signing up for an account through delicious, you MUST read through the entire list of the End User License Agreement (or EULA) for Yahoo's service. While this is normally a text that most people skip over, it is important to our conversation in class that you have read and understand the conditions of services that Yahoo is providing. These end user agreements are key components in the description of how software, webapps and computers function as tools.
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Each student will need to sign up for a delicious.com account to track bookmarks in a social network. This service permits us to keep track of web bookmarks online as well as search for information via a social media interface. We will also link to each other using our people network; extra credit for those who add me to their personal account before class on Thursday.
While signing up for an account through delicious, you MUST read through the entire list of the End User License Agreement (or EULA) for Yahoo's service. While this is normally a text that most people skip over, it is important to our conversation in class that you have read and understand the conditions of services that Yahoo is providing. These end user agreements are key components in the description of how software, webapps and computers function as tools.
Mini-Project #3
DUE: Tuesday February 15th, by the end of class
The purpose of this project is to invite students to utilize alternative methods of creating a graphical image.
Students should select a black and white photographic image. Using a text editor such as Mac's TextEdit or Window's Notepad, the student should then recreate this image in as realistically as possible using only ASCII-based keys. This file should be saved as a .txt file.
If using Mac's TextEdit there are a few settings you MUST take care of or you will encounter problems. First, you must make sure to turn off real text formatting. You will know that this is off if you do not see a ruler in your text window. After adjusting each setting, you need to save your file, quit completely out of the program (using Command+Q), and then restart. Second, make sure that you are using the return key at the end of each line, instead of permitting the window size to determine the end-of-line. This will maintain the appropriate dimensions. Finally, in order to save yourself a lot of trouble and heartache for the next segment of this assignment, you should use a minimal character key to represent spaces - such as a period - instead of using the spacebar.
We will finish this project in class, along with a critique, before moving onto the second phase of this project. In class, we will make screenshots of each project and post to this blog the final result.
For reference, see Jason Scott's www.textfiles.com art documents.
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The purpose of this project is to invite students to utilize alternative methods of creating a graphical image.
Students should select a black and white photographic image. Using a text editor such as Mac's TextEdit or Window's Notepad, the student should then recreate this image in as realistically as possible using only ASCII-based keys. This file should be saved as a .txt file.
If using Mac's TextEdit there are a few settings you MUST take care of or you will encounter problems. First, you must make sure to turn off real text formatting. You will know that this is off if you do not see a ruler in your text window. After adjusting each setting, you need to save your file, quit completely out of the program (using Command+Q), and then restart. Second, make sure that you are using the return key at the end of each line, instead of permitting the window size to determine the end-of-line. This will maintain the appropriate dimensions. Finally, in order to save yourself a lot of trouble and heartache for the next segment of this assignment, you should use a minimal character key to represent spaces - such as a period - instead of using the spacebar.
We will finish this project in class, along with a critique, before moving onto the second phase of this project. In class, we will make screenshots of each project and post to this blog the final result.
For reference, see Jason Scott's www.textfiles.com art documents.
Mini-Project #2
Upon my maiden voyage into the world
of Second Life I stumbled u
pon a very friendly inhabitant who not only showed me the ropes, but in end became my very first friend in SL. Her avatar was a mix of a fairy and angle with goth clothing. She went by the user name Ariona Afterthought who has been playing for 23 months!! Roughly almost two years has she been playing SL. When I asked her what she was doing here she responded "I'm in Second Life because I suffer from Borderline Personality Disorder and I'm highly co-dependent. I need people to socialize with on a constant basis." Not really something you can comment back on but I managed to keep the conversation rolling. Places she enjoys visiting are welcome areas, her home, and shopping. She was indeed a friendly and entertaining person to talk to and I met her in the are known as Korea1.
As I began to familiarize myself with Second Life i began to explore the various areas it had to offer. In one section known as "ThreeSun" I met a charming girl by the name of KittyXJustice. She was a very comical person and we had a very fun conversation. She dressed in a fashionable top and skirt. Like myself she actually had just joined Second Life and was new to the whole system. She joined SL because she heard it was really fun and unique. Also she liked to interact with people/make new friends. We ended up exploring the world together and she even tired to help me find people to talk to. It was indeed amusing and I found myself losing track of time at times.
The last person I ran into was back all the way at the initial starting area Castle Valeria (go figure). There I meet an player by the name of Chi2Chi bore angle wings, a skimpy outfit, and dyed hair. None the less she was a very friendly person and helped me out with this assignment. Chi had only been playing for two weeks so she was still somewhat new herself. When I asked why she had joined SL She said "(for)the clubs and to meet new people." She enjoys going to the clubs and visiting her friends there. With that I thanked her for her time and we were on our way, but no until she sent me a friend request.
In the end my Second Life experience was quite enjoyable and to be honest at first I was not looking forward to doing this. Soon enough though I found myself getting sucked into the character customization and exploration. Meeting new people was fun though I did run into some of the wack jobs along the way. Hope you enjoy reading my experience in the world of Second Life.
of Second Life I stumbled u
pon a very friendly inhabitant who not only showed me the ropes, but in end became my very first friend in SL. Her avatar was a mix of a fairy and angle with goth clothing. She went by the user name Ariona Afterthought who has been playing for 23 months!! Roughly almost two years has she been playing SL. When I asked her what she was doing here she responded "I'm in Second Life because I suffer from Borderline Personality Disorder and I'm highly co-dependent. I need people to socialize with on a constant basis." Not really something you can comment back on but I managed to keep the conversation rolling. Places she enjoys visiting are welcome areas, her home, and shopping. She was indeed a friendly and entertaining person to talk to and I met her in the are known as Korea1.
As I began to familiarize myself with Second Life i began to explore the various areas it had to offer. In one section known as "ThreeSun" I met a charming girl by the name of KittyXJustice. She was a very comical person and we had a very fun conversation. She dressed in a fashionable top and skirt. Like myself she actually had just joined Second Life and was new to the whole system. She joined SL because she heard it was really fun and unique. Also she liked to interact with people/make new friends. We ended up exploring the world together and she even tired to help me find people to talk to. It was indeed amusing and I found myself losing track of time at times.
The last person I ran into was back all the way at the initial starting area Castle Valeria (go figure). There I meet an player by the name of Chi2Chi bore angle wings, a skimpy outfit, and dyed hair. None the less she was a very friendly person and helped me out with this assignment. Chi had only been playing for two weeks so she was still somewhat new herself. When I asked why she had joined SL She said "(for)the clubs and to meet new people." She enjoys going to the clubs and visiting her friends there. With that I thanked her for her time and we were on our way, but no until she sent me a friend request.In the end my Second Life experience was quite enjoyable and to be honest at first I was not looking forward to doing this. Soon enough though I found myself getting sucked into the character customization and exploration. Meeting new people was fun though I did run into some of the wack jobs along the way. Hope you enjoy reading my experience in the world of Second Life.
READING RESPONSES 4 - 5
Understanding global media and Web 2.0: blog, webapps, etc
Reading Responses:
4: Introduction to Internet Architecture and Institutions
5: Clay Shirky - Cognitive Heatsink
Please read and watch the above two links and create a new post for each by Thursday, February 10th. Each essay should be no less than two paragraphs in length and summarize the main points of the articles read or the video you watched. It should also include any conclusions you made in relation to the readings. Title each entry as "Reading Response" followed by the sequential number of the article; your entry on Clay Shirky's presentation on Web 2.0 would then be titled "Reading Response 5"
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Reading Responses:
4: Introduction to Internet Architecture and Institutions
5: Clay Shirky - Cognitive Heatsink
Please read and watch the above two links and create a new post for each by Thursday, February 10th. Each essay should be no less than two paragraphs in length and summarize the main points of the articles read or the video you watched. It should also include any conclusions you made in relation to the readings. Title each entry as "Reading Response" followed by the sequential number of the article; your entry on Clay Shirky's presentation on Web 2.0 would then be titled "Reading Response 5"
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