Assignment #10: Customizing My Website

I launched my website and I feel super excited about it! I already started customizing it, I decided to go with the Twenty-Sixteen theme because it’s the one that I am relatively familiar with.

So far, this is a glimpse of what my website is looking like…

As you can see, I have already added some background color, an icon, and even a blog post of mine that was previously posted on here. I have seem to remove most, probably all of the default content. I discovered how I can remove widgets and several other options, such as the “Contact Us” widget!

Final Blog Post Of CT101

We reached that time of the semester where all our classes are coming to a wrap (Nowadays months just seem like there speedrunning). Finals and of course final assignments like this one and then we finally have the short break we wanted. Atleast attempt to enjoy the time you have to rest 🙂

What I enjoyed in the class

I honestly have had a really fun time expressing myself in a form of post while getting to mess around with so many images and GiFs, I even used to hate using zoom but the zoom meeting links were so useful then a random video on youtube. I mean who wouldn’t enjoy a class where you literally have a choice to stock up on memes. Even able to repeat the process with decent memory the more post created………unlike the lessons in my other classes :C

Now with these skills you can express yourself to the world with a post or website creating if you want to get an important message out to other or share some passions that others may share an interest too. Its pretty much how most fandom. communities start to begin with.

Website Creation

I haven’t fully decided but I would like to maintain my website creation from time to time when I have no major distractions in the way. Most likely post about comics and superheroes, since it is one of my favorite things. Can’t forget the part that it seems very appealing for me to own my own domain name(Still shocked that ComicVerseUnleashed.com was actually not a taken domain name already).

These are some screenshots of my website, notice I did try added a color background but apparently with this theme you only see the color background on the far right when you zoom out.

With this class you also learn alot of websites you can mess around for fun or even use it for creative purpose, like…….

Photopea, Tenor(where I find all these GIFs to begin with), meme generator(If anyone wants to create their own), and with many other useful tools for us to use.

CT101 Reflection

The grade I believe I have earned is a A, and the reason behind that are I try to make it clear that I take the time with all my assignments without seeming like i’m doing the bare minimum. Even able to complete all my assignments even though my first completed assignment was the 4th Post (Honestly one of my favorites). I also try to not miss so many classes and comment on others post as often as I can.

• Photoshopping
• Posting GIFs within uploads or links
• HYPERLINKS lol
• using WordPress for our website
• Making memes with Giphy

(Keep in mind this is the best I can do with all the other stuff I had to do, Scroll down to see the page as well as go to the About section in the footer and click on Quby GIFs and History of Quby it’s very fun to do these kinds of websites honestly.)

How am doing in CT 101?

I honestly think I am managing well with the type of schedule I have but I am still pushing through. I am behind a good amount of assignments in this class🥲 but applying the strategy take one assignment at a time is helping me out a lot🙂.i

What I learned and retained the most?

What I learned the most was all the tools and things that are required for blogging, posting, and even trying to have a presence on the internet🙏. One example is the use of using Gifs, memes, and links to help polish a post.

Also learning from the professor and classmates is helping me out a lot🫡.

What new skills have I developed, cultivated and displayed regularly in my weekly posts?

The new skills I developed were creating blogs, creating memes, and using gifs to help further explain my post.

Another skill I learned was time management in this class I always thought getting more done as soon as possible is the way to go but its actually the opposite.

What do I know now that I did not know  before making this post?

The thing I know now that I did not know was when the professor introduced us to assignment bank.

The minute I saw that website I knew I was going to have fun with it😎

What grade do you believe you are maintaining and why do I deserve that grade?

This is a great question😓. I honestly think I deserve a B because I do try my best to complete all assignments in a timely manner.

My attendance is bad because I never attended class but hopefully watching the recordings, and commenting on other’s makes up a little bit for the attendance🙏.

Do I see my blog post expanding creatively? If so, please explain why- or am I stuck in a loop where my posts seem to look the same most of the time, how will I change that?

Yes, I truly do see my blog post expanding more creatively. I do try my best to implement new ideas in each post.

There are times when I do feel stuck but with the help of the internet, my professor and classmates helps me expand on my creativity.

Are there any assignments you are missing? If so, list them

Yes, the only assignments are assignment 7, assignment 9, and assignment 10. I am proud  of myself of the progress I am making so far🙂.

Assignment 7  https://ct101.commons.gc.cuny.edu/picking-a-domain-name-18/

Assignment 9 https://ct101.commons.gc.cuny.edu/domain-name-registration-hosting-set-up-wordpress-installation-9/

Assignment 10: https://ct101.commons.gc.cuny.edu/domain-name-registration-hosting-set-up-wordpress-installation-9/

Are you commenting regularly on your classmates posts? Are you responding back to comments given to you by the professor and your classmates?

I honestly feel like I am doing well on this part because every feedback I have received, I responded and every responded on a good amount of classmates posts.

Are you participating during the class time? If not explain why.

That’s a great question but I’m not going to avoid it. I haven’t attended any class in person but I am watching the recordings, commenting on classmates posts, and responding to any feedback.

Hopefully I get partial credit for that.

This is the time to be accountable. How will you make  needed improvements?

By trying my best to attend at least one class in person and continue to take my time doing the assignments, and continue to participate by commenting on my classmates posts🫡.

This helps me a lot https://www.forbes.com/sites/theyec/2021/08/18/falling-behind-on-work-take-these-steps-to-get-back-on-track/?sh=535f8ffb34be

So far on my website, I didn’t go with the recommend default theme the professor mentioned. Now thinking about it he was right. I tried looking through other themes but majority of them although they may look appealing it just looks a mess just like this kid eating this burger below. At this point I’m going to stick with what the professor said.

It has too many things on it personally. Now back to the website called Threads and Headlines, I want it to sort of look like a real life magazine you would pick up in a local corner store. I want to include things such as fashion, beauty, music, helpful tips, and many more. I want it to cater to all kinds of people.

Think of Vogue Magazine’s website for instance, they cover topics such as beauty, health, fashion, lifestyle, and many more. I kind of want to mimic that but also make it my own as well.

So far these are the customizations I made to my website so far. It’s not much but it’s something lol. Here below is the home of my blog. It may be somewhat blurry. Looking back it, I think I’ll end up changing the theme.

CT101 Final Blog Post & Course Completion Information

Here is the class recording from 5/7: Please Watch, especially if you were late or absent in class this week.

Here we are in the final 2 weeks of our Spring 2024 semester!

It is my intention to get things set up in advance to help and give everyone enough time to finish / revise assignments, catch up and feel confident about our course completion. Most of us will be focusing simultaneously on finishing our website building project, as well as populating the website with blog posts and content, while others may be retroactively catching up on or revising blogging assignments and commenting. 

**Please read all of the information below carefully & mark your calendars**

Please e-mail me with any questions at – rseslow@york.cuny.edu

Please know, I am always here to help in anyway that I can. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me. Please know, it is not too late to catch up if you are a bit or even far behind. We can work together but I need communication in order to help.

**The last day of regular CT101 classes is Tuesday May 14th..

All of our class sessions and assignments have video tutorials that are recorded and added to the weekly blog post assignments on our class calendar page here.

**All course work must be completed and published no later than Wednesday May 22nd at 6pm – that is the absolute deadline.

**Please read all of the information below carefully & mark your calendars**

**Final Blog Post Submission Guidelines**

Please make sure that you follow each step below – it is really important to illustrate each retained skill and the ability to follow the guidelines below.

*Each student will write and publish a Final Course Reflection Blog Post.

Students will publish the Final Post to the CT101 website.

Students will kindly e-mail the direct link of your final blog post to me – rseslow@york.cuny.edu – no later than Wednesday May 22nd at 6pm and NOT before Tuesday May 14th.

***Please do not publish or e-mail the final blog post link to me before Tuesday May 14th.. This post and submission process is to be done during final exams week and serves as our final exam.***

*The e-mail subject of your final blog post will say: “CT101 Final Blog Post/Your First & Last Name”

I will confirm your e-mail by replying “Received” once I receive it.

Here is an example below for finding a blog post’s direct URL – (this is the direct link to the text you see at the moment in the web browser address bar at the top of the browser) The post must be published in order to copy it and paste it into your e-mail to me – it would look something like this below.

*Your final blog post is Mandatory, it serves as our final exam and final project and it must include ALL of the information stated below:

Your final blog post will be a detailed narrative and re-cap of what you have learned in CT101, and a reflection and assessment of what grade you have earned in our class and why you deserve that grade? (Yes, you must include this part, it is mandatory).

What did you enjoy about our class and how will you apply your new skills into the world?

You learned how to build a website, will you maintain and keep up your new website? If so, how? If not, Why not?

Your final blog post should include a culmination of supporting images, GIFs, videos and hyperlinks to all of your existing published blog posts.

(pro-tip – you have already had practice with the mid-semester assessment post, think about this as “part 2 ” to that post)

Please let this post display the best of your skills sets learned and applied! 

**The final post should be your absolute BEST work.**

*Final Website Link & Description –  As a part of the final blog post each student will be sharing their new website URL (your domain name) it must be hyperlinked and you will give a clear descriptive tour of their website and share how the website is being used. Plus, share thoughts on your website building successes, frustrations and an over-all assessment of building and having a website. You must include a screen shot of each page on your website to support your website tour. Your website must be free of ALL default WordPress content that came with the initial theme and must have at least 2-3 published blog posts, 3-4 pages  and should display a clear visual customization from the default template.

****It is Not Mandatory, but if you would like the opportunity to visually present your final blog post & website to me in person during final exams week – please meet me on Tuesday May 21st @ 10am in our classroom 

*The Final Blog Post submission requirements as stated above are Mandatory, please let me know if you have any questions.

All questions should be sent to – rseslow@york.cuny.edu

Im here to help!

Assignment #10

Customizing our websites

It’s about that time again for everyone to get creative and really express their image. Updating the front image of our websites, a name that either relates to our site or just our own personal title of choice. It’s all based on what you yourself think is best.

Sadly the themes that may shine out of the rest in your option is stuck behind a paywall unless it’s one of the themes with a number.

You may make a category that could make a selection of what the viewers may want to see a bit easier to navigate. Decorate the home page to give it some of your passion and sends a message on what this site would even display.

Overall this doesn’t have to be time consuming, if you want to make minor or big changes go ahead. Just enjoy messing around and exploring on your own creation

Assignment #1

Something that made me internet happy this week

It was news of another season of a show that came out last year that I really enjoyed watching through. Honestly with all my classes and my personal life, I forgot about this show until I saw a post on it.

Most people that know me, would for sure know how much of a fan I am to superhero content. The show My Adventures with Superman is getting a new season this year and ITS THIS MONTH!!! Starting off with a hour season premiere, I’m so excited.

Of course it comes out around the end of the month, and sadly near the time of finals and I am really impatient when it comes to waiting for content, while of course making sure I’m passing my classes…….. Im sure I’ll manage though 😀

I would dedicate this page to my hair and makeup. I would use it as a page to showcase my work not only on my self but other people. I would probably use it as a business page as well and build a clientele

Continue reading “assignment 7”

My experience with registering for my domain name was surprisingly easy. The steps were straightforward and the process was quick.

With the original domain name I chose to register, the site would not let me (m&mpieces.com). Therefore, I went with my next best option which was crochetedbymish.com. I chose a name under crochet because if I were to take my site seriously and have it longer for a year (since that is how long the coupon will last), a crochet site is something I can start with to make pieces out of. 

Though it has been a while since I have crocheted, I know it is something I can easily pick back up and learn new skills. After registering my domain name, I realized I should have come up with a better name due to my domain being close to the same as others. The only difference is the person’s name. There is no going back, so this is what I have to stick with. Especially since once a domain name is created, there is no editing it. At least the good thing is that I did not have to pay, especially for a domain name that I am not satisfied with/not my first pick. 

To be completely honest, CT 101 was a bit of a struggle for me. I never took a course like this and I’m not the most computer savvy person. Although it is a bit challenging, I love how different and fun it is compared to my other classes. If I had done all my work before hand and stopped procrastinating I believe I would have done better in this course. 

 The part that I have retained the most is how to write my own blogs and using gifs and memes in a creative way.

 The new skills that I have been able to include is adding my own gif to a post. I struggled with doing that in the beginning and my blogs were pretty boring. I am now able to add hyperlinks and gifs to add more character to my blogs. Here is a way that shows you how to add hyperlinks

I know more about the world of media. I can understand how AI operates and what they can do. I also learned about domain names and how to create my own.

  In all honesty, I might be maintaining a grade of an ( F )being that I did not stay on top of my work as I should have. It is so easy to leave things to the last minute especially when there are other things going on in your life and academics. I could have asked for help sooner, with that being said I will stay on top of them from now on.

  I definitely see a difference in my creativity in blogs. I can say this because my first blog was very dry and I did not have any memes gifs or videos. I am now able to add all of these in a strategic and humorous way. If at any point they start to look the same, I will try to be more creative and find a way to be different. 

 I am missing a few assignments. They are currently assignments 5, 7,8,9 and 10……. not for long 

I actually have not been commenting to my peers when they post nor have I been able to respond back. However, I have been completing all of my assignments recently and commenting more than before. 

Are you participating during the class time? If not, explain why.  I participate during class time by paying attention to everything being said by the professor. I also ask questions if something didn’t click for me and put my phone down so I am not distracted. 

I will make the needed improvements in order to fully learn and pass this class, I hope you all do too!

Passions, I am passionate about many things, and I can’t say for certain what I am more passionate about between all of them; for instance, before my fourth grade, I hated reading, and the idea of it I found to be boring. But then I picked up the Percy Jackson and the Olympians book series, and from there on out, reading was my passion.

Along the way, I picked up several more. In fact, video games are also one of my passions, along with writing. To be honest, recently, I’ve been playing Baldur’s Gate 3, and I absolutely love it. That’s not to say Baldur’s Gate is a passion, except that this game was what made me realize that what I’m really passionate about is great stories.

 I’m a true sucker for a good story.

This Is Your Brain On Storytelling: Why We Love Narrative ELearning (forbes.com)

I’m not even talking about the fairytale-type stories or the stories where there’s always a good ending. I love a story with unexpected twists that work with the development of characters and plot, and stuff you would never expect to happen out of nowhere and all these twists and turns and the Ups and downs that follow.

The Science of Storytelling: Why We Love Stories | by Joshua VanDeBrake | The Startup | Medium

I’ve actually started exploring this further by means of Baldurs Gate 3 and what kind of storytelling it fundamentally is.

Memes are internal jokes that spread quickly across the internet. They might be hilarious, relatable, or even bizarre, but they always seem to hit home with people.

Nowadays, memes are frequently inspired by pop culture allusions, current events, or ordinary life circumstances. They can take many forms, including captioned photographs, short movies, gifs, and memorable statements. Memes are like the internet generation’s language; they’re how we communicate and connect online.

The best aspect is that memes change throughout time. What begins as a simple joke can turn into numerous variations, each with its own distinct twist.