No Connectivity

Candle (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

No network connectivity! NO NETWORK CONNECTIVITY? I’m suddenly thrown back into the 19^th century. I’ll just relax and listen to some music, while I work on some off-line projects; but, NO Pandora! SILENCE!

Don’t get me wrong, I love being high-tech by day and Amish by night; but I want to pick and choose… I want control. Trying to perform my 21^st century role in a wired world just seems weird. It makes me ever more mindful of how dependent I’ve become on electricity, computing devices, the Internet and the community with which I am temporarily (I hope) disconnected.

Wait! A flash. My email just wiggled and life has been restored. Web pages are flying into my screen at the speed of light. All is well in River City.

Being There - An experiment and message

I'm preparing to launch the VCU, CTE Digital Storytelling Program for Fall 2013. This is an experiment with Animoto, to see what one might be able to do within a 30 second limitation. Challenge students to reflect on an issue and distill their story through the use of powerful (and freely available) digital media.

This example also allows me to express my my feelings after visiting Ireland this summer. Being there, (wherever "there" is), truly changes your perception of place, people, time, culture and much more. Go, experience, reflect... and tell your stories.

Bud

Original location: http://animoto.com/play/IPGQZMzIMoRu26auWzJcOA

For information on the CTE Digital Storytelling Program, see http://www.vcu.edu/cte/programs/instructional_technology/DigitalStorytelling/index.htm