WRONG WAY Pasting a plain URL is the wrong way. WordPress will not automatically turn URLs into clickable links, the way Facebook and G+ does, so pasting a plain URL is not particularly helpful to readers. RIGHT WAY Turning a … Continue reading These instructions show you how to create an embedded audio player that […]
If you do a test screencast and discover it has no audio, try the following: Choose “New Screen Recording” from the QuickTime Player File menu. Follow the steps shown below to make sure you’ve selected the right microphone. Then try the test again. Make sure your system settings for sound input haven’t somehow gotten changed […]
I’ve gathered these links specifically for my WRTG 3020 students, but they may also be of interest to other visitors: Amy’s story: This is what a lesbian looks like (made … Continue reading Explanatory Video by Amy Goodloe NOTE: I’ve included my own remix video here to make it easy for students to find. This […]
If you start looking up resources on how to compose a message with multimedia, you’ll find lots of info on the “how to” part but not nearly as much on … Continue reading Below are a few extended excerpts from “The Art of Storytelling,” by Jason Ohler. The page they come from is incredibly long, […]
Most of the samples in the collections below are in the form of videos, but they include a variety of approaches, such as mini-documentary, promotional, and digital storytelling. If you know of other sites I should add to this list, please let me know, particularly if the sites feature digital compositions in formats other than […]
The resources below help you learn more about using writing to plan a visual project. But before you try these strategies, make to explore the variety of cinematic techniques available … Continue reading NOTE: This page refers primarily to making a storyboard that’s meant to serve as “proof of concept” for a visual project you […]
A Digital Story by Amy Goodloe NOTE: I’ve included my own digital storytelling project here to make it easy for students to find. This project is an example of a … Continue reading These projects were made by students in the Fall 2012 section of WRTG 3090, which I originally offered under the title Intro […]
All of these sites are free, but some have options for upgrading to a paid account for more features. WordPress.com (by far the most popular free blogging site Tumblr (a close second in popularity to WP and gaining; much more limited interface, but super easy to use) Edublogs (WordPress-powered site for free student blogs and […]
Probably the best known app for creating comics is Comic Life, which is available in a trial version for both Macs and Windows. It’s very easy to use and is versatile enough to be used for a variety of documents other than comics. You can save your comics in several formats, but PDF seems to […]
The resources below may be outdated, so I recommend that you consult the official WordPress.com Support pages instead. (This does NOT apply to Amy’s students, who are using the custom … Continue reading For long blog posts as well as drafts and final versions of projects, put the content of the post behind a “read […]
Finding the Right Code on SlideShare (1) After you upload a PDF or presentation to SlideShare, view it as it appears on the “front end.” (2) Click the Embed link … Continue reading These instructions show you how to create an embedded audio player that plays your audio file. FIRST follow these steps: Make sure […]
Amy’s WRTG classes require students to compose projects using a variety of digital media, which means that students should have access to the following hardware equipment: If you’re a student … Continue reading Wondering what this site’s all about? If you missed the opening page, you can view it by clicking on the About tab, […]
If you’re planning to develop a project that conveys a message visually, whether it has an audio narration or not, the traditional method of outlining may not be sufficient for … Continue reading (I wrote this handout to address the value of planning a written project, but the the principles apply equally well to the […]
RELATED POSTS ON THIS SITE How to make your writing more enticing to readers Write rhetorically aware blog posts Resources to help you write well on the web Writing as … Continue reading RELATED POSTS ON THIS SITE How to make your writing more enticing to readers Write rhetorically aware blog posts Writing as a […]
