Week 13 - Philosophy of Technology

Intro

What makes a good story? Lots of elements go into a good story. Today we are going to look at a different approach to presenting information. We are also going to finalize the information about your digital story

• 1. Prezi

  2. PhotoStory

  3. Final Paper

Resources and Tutorials

Please use the following resources to investigate and learn about this weeks topics:

• Doc Waters' EDSC 3250 Site

  • UEN Faculty Lounge: Prezi - Online Presentation Tools

Assignment

This week work with your assigned group to develop and record your audio from your script. As you do this you will need to have at least an idea of what video and images you will be using. Use your storyboard as a guide. Continue gathering resources for your project. As your submission please turn in a 'draft' audio file. This should be no less than 45 seconds of recorded audio. You may submit your audio in any of the widely used audio file formats.

Submit your assignment at http://learn-uvu.uen.org

Reflection

This week, use the collections of digital stories and watch at least 4 of them. Write a 3 paragraph response and consider the following ideas:

• • What emotions are evoked by the digital stories?

  • What are common elements in digital stories?

  • What are common elements you find frustrating or distracting in digital stories? Consider things like typo's, resolution, and audio choices.

  • What are common elements you find helpful and engaging in digital stories? Please, consider things like length, emotional appeal, color scheme and audio choices.