What I like:
-Simplistic, good-looking design
-Easy to navigate layout
-Clearly defined sports and weather sections
-Clearly marked "About Us" section so you can know more about NewsLINC and News 7
-Shows poplar information on 'Home' Page right underneath tabs and more popular stories beneath it
-Shows what is coming up at 5:30
-Has a 'Report a Tip' section
What I think could be improved:
I personally have not found anything yet that is on the website that needs improvement
What is missing:
I think there should be a section for the people who contribute to NewsLINC with a little bit about themselves.
Sunday, September 29, 2013
Monday, September 23, 2013
Camille and Rachel's Podcast
The First Year Experience Office at Lyndon State College is one of a kind. Donna Keely is the director. Through an interview with Keely we found out how she ended up in first year experience, what she gets out of it, her future plans, and the benefits of the program to the students. The two main aspects of the First Year Experience Office are the SOAR and Fall Kick-Off Programs.
SOAR stands for Student Orientation and Registration. Incoming students attend a two day program in which they have their first experience living the life of a college student. They attend programs in order to learn about campus life and academics. In these programs students talk to faculty and staff about their major, financial aid, and eventually register for classes. The students are lead in small groups throughout the two days by Peer Leaders.
When the students move in they attend another program called Fall Kick-Off. They students are placed into new groups with a new Peer Leader. These groups will be their INT 1020 class during their first semester. Fall Kick-Off is a less intense version of SOAR, with more team building activities, such as community service and outdoor games. Overall the program is designed to build community within the incoming class. The students are given opportunities to hang out with others and form bonds as they start the academic year. One of the most important relationships they make is with their Peer Leader.
The role of a Peer Leader is to help incoming students get acquainted with the college and make an easy transition. They are a resource for students to come seek help and safe place to bring issues and concerns. The Peer Leaders are unique because they are a role model throughout SOAR, Fall Kick-Off, and the first semester. These programs ensure that the incoming students can make connections with Peer Leaders, so they know at least one person when they move in during the fall.
Peer Leaders are connected with students and a faculty member in their INT 1020 class. Their role in the classroom is to be an assistant to the professor and continue to build relationships with the students. Peer Leaders are required to have four week check ins throughout the semester to make sure each individual student is excelling and settling in to college life. After the first semester is over the Peer Leaders may not be directly integrated with the freshmen class but the bonds formed during the First Year Experience programs continue
Rachel Veitch and Camille DeLongis-Podcast Outline
TOPIC:
Interview with Donna Keely-Director of First Year Experience
PLAN:
-Contact and set up meeting with Donna for an interview
-Create prepared list of question for interview
-For written accompaniment discuss SOAR and Fall kick off for the broader aspect
-Ask more personal, career based questions about her life in the interview
PODCAST RUN-DOWN:
-Quick introduction of Rachel and Camille Introducing our first topic
-Introducing our interviewee
-Asking questions about college, career moves, why she chose this, what she gets out of it, favorite parts, etc.
-Conclusion/closing
Interview with Donna Keely-Director of First Year Experience
PLAN:
-Contact and set up meeting with Donna for an interview
-Create prepared list of question for interview
-For written accompaniment discuss SOAR and Fall kick off for the broader aspect
-Ask more personal, career based questions about her life in the interview
PODCAST RUN-DOWN:
-Quick introduction of Rachel and Camille Introducing our first topic
-Introducing our interviewee
-Asking questions about college, career moves, why she chose this, what she gets out of it, favorite parts, etc.
-Conclusion/closing
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Sunday, September 15, 2013
Podcast Critiques
I subscribed to two blogs--Building a Website Pro by Michael Szapkiw and Black Hollywood Live Fashion 411 by Black Hollywood Live. Both of these can be found on iTunes.
Building a Website Pro:
Why I picked it:
-Michael was a broadcast communications major in college, and now he is interested in the web, and uses his podcasts as a side job to help instruct others to build and design website. Since I am in the generation of communication majors who need to be able to do everything, this blog really appeals to me.
What I liked:
-Centered around making and designing websites
-Gives background about himself and how he got to making these podcasts and why he does it
-Gives good insight to different ideas in why you'll need to know this
-Teaches you how to do specific things (Come up with good domain names, themes, etc.)
What I disliked:
-Not many episodes yet
I will most likely continue to check on this podcast and listen to it if it has episodes focused around things I need to learn to improve on my blog/make a website
I did not put these on my iPod or anything else, I can listen on my computer if I want to.
Black Hollywood Fashion 411:
Why I picked it:
-Stood out to me
-Looked interesting
-Only clothing related podcast I saw
What I liked:
-Discusses trending looks
-Multiple people talking so it's not boring
-Has the feel of a conversation
-Funny, honest
What I disliked:
-Only really talks about celebrities
-Sometimes talks about things that aren't relevant or important which makes me lose interest
I do not know if I will continue to listening to this. I see what celebrities are wearing almost everywhere else, so it's not telling me much I don't know. I also don't really care what celebrities are wearing, I thought it would be a little different.
I did not put these on my iPod or anything else, because I can listen to them on my computer, like the other podcast.
Building a Website Pro:
Why I picked it:
-Michael was a broadcast communications major in college, and now he is interested in the web, and uses his podcasts as a side job to help instruct others to build and design website. Since I am in the generation of communication majors who need to be able to do everything, this blog really appeals to me.
What I liked:
-Centered around making and designing websites
-Gives background about himself and how he got to making these podcasts and why he does it
-Gives good insight to different ideas in why you'll need to know this
-Teaches you how to do specific things (Come up with good domain names, themes, etc.)
What I disliked:
-Not many episodes yet
I will most likely continue to check on this podcast and listen to it if it has episodes focused around things I need to learn to improve on my blog/make a website
I did not put these on my iPod or anything else, I can listen on my computer if I want to.
Black Hollywood Fashion 411:
Why I picked it:
-Stood out to me
-Looked interesting
-Only clothing related podcast I saw
What I liked:
-Discusses trending looks
-Multiple people talking so it's not boring
-Has the feel of a conversation
-Funny, honest
What I disliked:
-Only really talks about celebrities
-Sometimes talks about things that aren't relevant or important which makes me lose interest
I do not know if I will continue to listening to this. I see what celebrities are wearing almost everywhere else, so it's not telling me much I don't know. I also don't really care what celebrities are wearing, I thought it would be a little different.
I did not put these on my iPod or anything else, because I can listen to them on my computer, like the other podcast.
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
In Class Assignment-Vermont Symphony Orchestra
Vermont Symphony Orchestra Comes to Lyndon
A well known orchestra will be paying a visit to Lyndon State College this month.
The Vermont Symphony Orchestra will be coming to Lyndon State College on September 26, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. in the Alexander Twilight Theatre.
The Orchestra has an annual fall foliage tour, the Made in Vermont Music Festival, where they travel all throughout the state, playing their music. They will be performing the music of Vivaldi, Mozart, and Bach.
The Music Director, Jamie Laredo, will be conducting and will be playing solos as well. The Festival will be featuring several of their principal players, and new music by Vermont composer, Andrew Massey, entitled "Vermont Spring."
Tickets for the show went on sale August 23, 2013, at Flynn Tix.
A well known orchestra will be paying a visit to Lyndon State College this month.
The Vermont Symphony Orchestra will be coming to Lyndon State College on September 26, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. in the Alexander Twilight Theatre.
The Orchestra has an annual fall foliage tour, the Made in Vermont Music Festival, where they travel all throughout the state, playing their music. They will be performing the music of Vivaldi, Mozart, and Bach.
The Music Director, Jamie Laredo, will be conducting and will be playing solos as well. The Festival will be featuring several of their principal players, and new music by Vermont composer, Andrew Massey, entitled "Vermont Spring."
Tickets for the show went on sale August 23, 2013, at Flynn Tix.
Monday, September 9, 2013
WOODTV Website Critique
http://www.woodtv.com/home
What I like about their website:
-Have tabs at the top of the page so the viewer can navigate through the website such as News, Weather, Target 8, Report it, Only On Wood, Local Guides, and More
-Have both weather, sports, and entertainment to appeal to more crowds and cover all sorts of news
-Show the temperature and a small weather blurb on the home screen
-Uses a mixture of pictures and videos along with their text
-Shows popular and recent stories, shows most recent videos, and recent headlines on home screen
-Has photo galleries
-Has email and text alerts
What I dislike about their website:
-The sports section does not have its own tab at the top of the home screen, rather it is located under the "Only On Wood" tab
-The tab title "Only On Wood" makes the information look exclusive to WOODTV, which it is not, it's news
-Pretty boring visually
Overall the website does a good job in its purpose of delivering news, with easy and quick navigation. The look of their website is rather visually boring though, and could use some revamping. Overall, has a good use of multimedia tools.
What I like about their website:
-Have tabs at the top of the page so the viewer can navigate through the website such as News, Weather, Target 8, Report it, Only On Wood, Local Guides, and More
-Have both weather, sports, and entertainment to appeal to more crowds and cover all sorts of news
-Show the temperature and a small weather blurb on the home screen
-Uses a mixture of pictures and videos along with their text
-Shows popular and recent stories, shows most recent videos, and recent headlines on home screen
-Has photo galleries
-Has email and text alerts
What I dislike about their website:
-The sports section does not have its own tab at the top of the home screen, rather it is located under the "Only On Wood" tab
-The tab title "Only On Wood" makes the information look exclusive to WOODTV, which it is not, it's news
-Pretty boring visually
Overall the website does a good job in its purpose of delivering news, with easy and quick navigation. The look of their website is rather visually boring though, and could use some revamping. Overall, has a good use of multimedia tools.
Writing for the Web 2
Roaring Creek Bridge Reopened
A bridge is reopened today after a flood that happened last year washed it away.
The bridge over Roaring Creek has been rebuilt and reopened after the county, state, and U.S. Department of Transportation pay for $700,000 reconstruction after the flood last year.
Roland Lively, the head of the County Department of Transportation says that before the flood, the bridge was already due for several repairs. They were not planning on replacing the whole bridge because they did not have enough funds, so when it was washed away they were forced to come up with the money.
The destruction of the bridge created hardships for the local residents of Oak Grove, making their traveling take more time, and having to drive a farther distance. The residents were forced to drive more than 9 miles longer to reach Highway 19, a main route.
Reopening Brings Happiness
"Having the bridge erected so quickly is a blessing," Josh Spiva, a resident, said.
The bridge has been open for a couple of weeks now, but Midville Mayor Seth Montana, U.S. Congressman Nancy Draughorn, and U.S. Senator Warren Johns, will all be in attendance for the official opening ceremonies.
A bridge is reopened today after a flood that happened last year washed it away.
The bridge over Roaring Creek has been rebuilt and reopened after the county, state, and U.S. Department of Transportation pay for $700,000 reconstruction after the flood last year.
Roland Lively, the head of the County Department of Transportation says that before the flood, the bridge was already due for several repairs. They were not planning on replacing the whole bridge because they did not have enough funds, so when it was washed away they were forced to come up with the money.
The destruction of the bridge created hardships for the local residents of Oak Grove, making their traveling take more time, and having to drive a farther distance. The residents were forced to drive more than 9 miles longer to reach Highway 19, a main route.
Reopening Brings Happiness
"Having the bridge erected so quickly is a blessing," Josh Spiva, a resident, said.
The bridge has been open for a couple of weeks now, but Midville Mayor Seth Montana, U.S. Congressman Nancy Draughorn, and U.S. Senator Warren Johns, will all be in attendance for the official opening ceremonies.
Writing for the Web 1
Vehicle Accident Leaves Man Killed in Lyndonville
A man dies suddenly after a car crashes into the restaurant he was dining at.
John Barker, 59, was killed today trying to save Annie Coulter from her car after she crashed into Central Restaurant on Depot Street.
The Vermont State Police say Barker did not suffer many injuries from the crash itself, other than a few cuts, but upon trying to help remove the Coulter from the car he died of a heart attack.
Breaks Fail
Coulter's brakes failed as she swerved to avoid hitting a pedestrian on the road, running her car into the glass window of the restaurant.
Coulter suffered minor injuries from the accident.
A man dies suddenly after a car crashes into the restaurant he was dining at.
John Barker, 59, was killed today trying to save Annie Coulter from her car after she crashed into Central Restaurant on Depot Street.
The Vermont State Police say Barker did not suffer many injuries from the crash itself, other than a few cuts, but upon trying to help remove the Coulter from the car he died of a heart attack.
Breaks Fail
Coulter's brakes failed as she swerved to avoid hitting a pedestrian on the road, running her car into the glass window of the restaurant.
Coulter suffered minor injuries from the accident.
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Online Writing Homework
Hometown Homicide
12/7/13
(LYNDONVILLE, Vt.)--Today, in Swanton, VT, an unknown man robbed the Hometown Sunoco at gunpoint.
The man, as the employee described as white and about 6' tall, fled the scene on foot, with an unknown amount of money and other items from the store.
No one was hurt during the incident, and the Vermont State Police Department are continuing to search for the suspect.
Anyone with information on the man is asked to contact the Vermont State Police at 802-524-5993 or Franklin County Sheriff's Office at 802-524-2121.
12/7/13
(LYNDONVILLE, Vt.)--Today, in Swanton, VT, an unknown man robbed the Hometown Sunoco at gunpoint.
The man, as the employee described as white and about 6' tall, fled the scene on foot, with an unknown amount of money and other items from the store.
No one was hurt during the incident, and the Vermont State Police Department are continuing to search for the suspect.
Anyone with information on the man is asked to contact the Vermont State Police at 802-524-5993 or Franklin County Sheriff's Office at 802-524-2121.
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Online Writing Exercise
Vermonter Charged After Bear Hunt Goes Wrong
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. 1/18/14
Conrad Masse was finally charged with aggravated assault after accidentally shooting his friend, Wayne Goff, during a bear hunt on October 20, 2013, on Urie Rd. in Albany, VT.
Masse and Goff were chasing a bear down the road in a truck, in hopes to shoot it. Goff got out of the truck to wait for the bear to cross the road, and Masse continued driving about 500 ft. up the road to wait on the other side.
The bear crossed the road between the men, and Masse took fire with his Remington .30-06 Rifle. He fired three shots, one hitting the bear, one hitting a tree, and one hitting his Goff.
Goff was transported to the hospital for treatment after taking the shot in his midsection. He has been released since, and is stable.
Masse was also issued Fish and Game tickets for shooting from the road, having a loaded rifle in his vehicle, and not having the correct permits for hunting the bear.
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. 1/18/14
Conrad Masse was finally charged with aggravated assault after accidentally shooting his friend, Wayne Goff, during a bear hunt on October 20, 2013, on Urie Rd. in Albany, VT.
Masse and Goff were chasing a bear down the road in a truck, in hopes to shoot it. Goff got out of the truck to wait for the bear to cross the road, and Masse continued driving about 500 ft. up the road to wait on the other side.
The bear crossed the road between the men, and Masse took fire with his Remington .30-06 Rifle. He fired three shots, one hitting the bear, one hitting a tree, and one hitting his Goff.
Goff was transported to the hospital for treatment after taking the shot in his midsection. He has been released since, and is stable.
Masse was also issued Fish and Game tickets for shooting from the road, having a loaded rifle in his vehicle, and not having the correct permits for hunting the bear.
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Blog Critique
The blog that I chose to critique is called My Baking Addiction. A woman by the name of Jamie is the author if this blog, and uses it mainly to share her recipes.
Elements I like about this blog:
-Layout and design are inviting and pleasing to the eye while making it easy to navigate the blog.
-Has multiple "pages" such as 'Fundamentals' 'Essentials' a 'Beyond The Sugar' section, and 'giveaways'
-Uses pictures to show the finished product
-Doesn't just give you a recipe, but talks about a personal connection, what she likes about it, etc.
-Personable
-Makes it easy to subscribe or contact her
-Popular categories section
Elements I dislike about this blog:
-Has a page called 'Blogging 101' which could be helpful because I like her blog, but it just seems out of place
The blog seems to be updated a few times a week, but sometimes there are somewhat large jumps in which she didn't update.
The comments definitely indicate the people are reading this blog, and loving it. There are many comments on her posts.
The media elements that Jamie's blog uses beyond text is pictures, as well as links to her email and pinterest.
Elements I like about this blog:
-Layout and design are inviting and pleasing to the eye while making it easy to navigate the blog.
-Has multiple "pages" such as 'Fundamentals' 'Essentials' a 'Beyond The Sugar' section, and 'giveaways'
-Uses pictures to show the finished product
-Doesn't just give you a recipe, but talks about a personal connection, what she likes about it, etc.
-Personable
-Makes it easy to subscribe or contact her
-Popular categories section
Elements I dislike about this blog:
-Has a page called 'Blogging 101' which could be helpful because I like her blog, but it just seems out of place
The blog seems to be updated a few times a week, but sometimes there are somewhat large jumps in which she didn't update.
The comments definitely indicate the people are reading this blog, and loving it. There are many comments on her posts.
The media elements that Jamie's blog uses beyond text is pictures, as well as links to her email and pinterest.
Pimp My Blog - The Process
My first assignment for my Multimedia Storytelling class was to "Pimp my blog." This is the process I went about in creating it:
First, I titled my blog, and made a description as to what it was being used for. I did this under basic settings for blogger. I chose to name my blog after my name to make it easy for people to find and know it is mine, since it is my first blog and it is in an academic setting. I made the description of my blog "Multimedia Storytelling" so readers would know what it's primary use is for.
Next, I changed the background under template on blogger. I decided to go with a theme that blogger offers, because I found it to be very pretty. I chose a very bright and colorful background to grab the attention of people visiting my blog.
Then I started playing around with gadgets, about me, and adding pages. I chose to add a few different gadgets such as "My Blog List," "Follow By Email," "Search This Blog," "Popular Posts," and a "Video Bar" which I have yet to figure out. I added these because I thought it help to organize and help inform people visiting my blog. Then, I added an about me section which if I can recall, I did on google+. I did this so the reader could understand who I am and basically-what I am about. I also added my google+ picture to my blog so people visiting can better identify who I am.
Next, I changed the layout of the information of my blog, under the layout option on blogger. I changed it so my "About Me" was on the left hand side, in hopes that people would see and read that first. I added all of my gadgets to the left hand side. Finally, I left my posts in the middle because from my perspective, that set-up looks the most coherent, organized, and pleasing to the eye.
After the layout, I changed the color of text, and the font of the words on my blog. I decided to go with font colors such as white, gray, and pink, because they stood out the best from my background and accented it well. I changed my font to "Georgia," mainly because I thought it was most pleasing to the eye.
Finally, I added another page to my blog. I added a "Contact Me" page in which readers can click on that tab and find out how they can get to my Facebook, Twitter, and what my email address is. I did this so readers can communicate with me.
That was the overview of how I came to get my blog looking the way it does!
First, I titled my blog, and made a description as to what it was being used for. I did this under basic settings for blogger. I chose to name my blog after my name to make it easy for people to find and know it is mine, since it is my first blog and it is in an academic setting. I made the description of my blog "Multimedia Storytelling" so readers would know what it's primary use is for.
Next, I changed the background under template on blogger. I decided to go with a theme that blogger offers, because I found it to be very pretty. I chose a very bright and colorful background to grab the attention of people visiting my blog.
Then I started playing around with gadgets, about me, and adding pages. I chose to add a few different gadgets such as "My Blog List," "Follow By Email," "Search This Blog," "Popular Posts," and a "Video Bar" which I have yet to figure out. I added these because I thought it help to organize and help inform people visiting my blog. Then, I added an about me section which if I can recall, I did on google+. I did this so the reader could understand who I am and basically-what I am about. I also added my google+ picture to my blog so people visiting can better identify who I am.
Next, I changed the layout of the information of my blog, under the layout option on blogger. I changed it so my "About Me" was on the left hand side, in hopes that people would see and read that first. I added all of my gadgets to the left hand side. Finally, I left my posts in the middle because from my perspective, that set-up looks the most coherent, organized, and pleasing to the eye.
After the layout, I changed the color of text, and the font of the words on my blog. I decided to go with font colors such as white, gray, and pink, because they stood out the best from my background and accented it well. I changed my font to "Georgia," mainly because I thought it was most pleasing to the eye.
Finally, I added another page to my blog. I added a "Contact Me" page in which readers can click on that tab and find out how they can get to my Facebook, Twitter, and what my email address is. I did this so readers can communicate with me.
That was the overview of how I came to get my blog looking the way it does!
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