Author: jsudol94

Editing Images to Enhance Meaning

My group examined “The World Star Verdict” project, this example had numerous pros and cons. My favorite aspect of this presentation was the editing of photos to enhance meaning. In one image the presenter was explaining that at first glance they did not know the purpose of three tabs. They included three red question marks […]

Project 3 Selection

The interface i chose for project 3 is called Thematic. I chose this option because i browsed the sight and learned it was a tool that can be used to organize photos and create stories. Some users utilized this format to organize broad categories of images and some used it to document specific events. I love […]

Autocorrect Diaries

Often i send my best friends ridiculous text messages that would seem odd to outsiders reading them, but they include inside jokes that others just wouldn’t understand. In high school, a song came out called “Got Money” by Lil Wayne and it became our friendship anthem. We would constantly sing it in person, and text […]

The Making of “Ag-vocacy” Part 5

What I Did: Today I created a submenu in the About section that includes images from my family farm and its’ four-legged residents. Why I Did It: This sub-section reveals a little more about myself and my background in agriculture. Plus, who doesn’t love pictures of miniature donkeys and puppies?

Blog Peer Review

What I Heard in Peer Review: My peer reviewer mentioned that i need to create a site info page and double check the grammar of the about me section. She liked my use of visuals. She also pointed out that i didn’t have a tagline, as i have not come up with one that i […]

The Making of Ag-vocacy Part 4

What I Did Today i composed my About me page. I wrote a lengthy paragraph about what I’m studying at VT, the organizations I’m involved in, and why i feel strongly about advocating for the agriculture industry. I also included images. Why I Did It: The about page provides credibility and also lets readers know a little […]

The Making of Ag-vocacy Part 3

What i did: I continued to customize and update my blogs appearance by adding a calendar and archives menu on the sidebar, and footer image. I also added a text widget to the sidebar. Why i did it: The archive menu makes it easier for readers to access prior blog posts and the calendar states […]

Multimodal Texts Dig

Multimodal Text Examples: iTunes (on iPhone) – L,V, A & S Nectar Sunglasses Sticker (on notebook) – L,V & S Back Country Ski & Sport Sticker (on notebook) – L,V & S Luna Bar – L,V & S Nivea Chapstick – L, V & S Timeflies Concert Video (on iPhone) – V, A, S, L […]

The Making of “Ag-vocacy” part 2

What I Did: Although i had picked my theme last class, i perused the alternative themes to make sure i was happy with the one i had previously chosen. I found i was content with my original choice. I also began browsing widgets and menus. Why I Did It: The theme i had already chosen […]

The Making of “Ag-vocacy”

What I Did: Today i created my first blog entitled Ag-vocacy. I have chosen a theme, title, URL and header image for this site. Why I Did It: The title of my blog “Ag-vocacy” depicts my intended career path. As a public relations major and agricultural enthusiast, my dream emphasis would be combatting common misconceptions held […]