This is my final blog post for this class I can’t believe that it’s over feels like it just started yesterday and now here I am writing my final blog post the saying really is true Time really does fly when you’re having fun and That’s what I had during this class I really enjoyed learning new concepts from learning about memes and gifs to eventually develop my own website I truly feel as though I have learned skills that translate directly into my everyday life and  I feel like I am better now that I have taken this course and gotten more familiar with technology and the digital space as this will serve me well as I continued on into digital media space with my own podcast.

I have to admit that when I first signed up for this course I was a bit apprehensive as I had taken a class such as this before and was unsure of what to expect I found that an aspect of this course that I really appreciated was the way it was structured as I felt that the class website is a great model for how to teach an online class as the information is readily available at any time is very conveniently organized which makes getting to assignments simple and easy, unlike blackboard which feels dated especially in today’s day and age were because of uncertain times flexibility is key and I really feel like this help to curb my anxiety in some ways and epitomizes what a class should look like in 2022.   

As a disabled student at York College who Is diagnosed with cerebral palsy, I have had classes in which the online experience was not suited for someone with my needs and accommodations, and often times I would not get them which would severely impact my performance and oftentimes led to my withdrawal so I really appreciate Professor Ryan as he is available for communication and is very receptive to the needs of students as well as making sure students were herd and making the class a collaborative effort, unlike The way a classIs typically taught in College which is a welcomed change that ensures students have the best opportunity to succeed in the course.  

Now to give you guys a quick tour of my website It’s a wrestling website that’s really simple and easy to navigate and this is where I will be posting all my future episodes of my podcast as well as articles pertaining to interesting news in the world of professional wrestling really enjoyed the process of getting integrated with all the tools available while building my website they got me out of my comfort zone and I was able to integrate my passion for my podcast into my school work It is rare when that is able to happen and just highlights how much a lot of the information that was covered in this course is very practical and full of real-world application. 

ultimately though I went through my share of struggles and wasn’t perfect so if asked to grade myself on the work I’ve done throughout the semester I would give myself a B+ because I missed two assignments Do to just the lack of time I had to complete them and not always understanding how to best manage my work in this class in relation to all my other courses I do feel however that the work I have completed shows the quality and shows consistent Improvement throughout the semester As I made the effort to consistently apply new skills throughout the semester that I had learned into my blog post Ultimately I feel as though I did my best I appreciate this class for holding me accountable and I know that whatever great I do receive is one that I earned

Below are the links to all my completed assignments

Assignment #! https://ct101.commons.gc.cuny.edu/wp-admin/post.php?post=11370&action=edit     

Assignment #2 https://ct101.commons.gc.cuny.edu/wp-admin/post.php?post=12369&action=edit 

Assignment 3 https://ct101.commons.gc.cuny.edu/wp-admin/post.php?post=12715&action=edit

Assignment 6 https://ct101.commons.gc.cuny.edu/wp-admin/post.php?post=12703&action=edit  

Assignment 7 https://ct101.commons.gc.cuny.edu/wp-admin/post.php?post=13256&action=edit  

Assignment 8 https://ct101.commons.gc.cuny.edu/wp-admin/post.php?post=14009&action=edit  

Assignment 9 https://ct101.commons.gc.cuny.edu/wp-admin/post.php?post=14808&action=edit  

Assignment 10 https://ct101.commons.gc.cuny.edu/wp-admin/post.php?post=14878&action=edit

Assignment 11 https://ct101.commons.gc.cuny.edu/wp-admin/post.php?post=15079&action=edit  

Assignment 12 https://ct101.commons.gc.cuny.edu/wp-admin/post.php?post=15089&action=edit

Domain name link  http://chokeholdpodcast.com/ 

 

For the website review, I chose Zia Because from reading the website description I found that we have been to share some of the same interests in gaming and sports I’m very interested in sports having a wrestling driven website myself so I thought that the website seemed interesting and creative from the moment I got onto the site I was introduced to very interesting  historical facts regarding sports as well as the layout itself is just really inviting especially I feel like to someone who may be a casual fan of gaming or Sports a website such as this one really helps to introduce them into a topic without being overwhelmed which I feel like is a key feature whenever constructing a website and I feel as though this one does that particularly well as well as the integration of media into the website word very is visual representations of art to go along with articles that help make the post more interesting interactive and relatable

 I feel like is a key feature whenever constructing a website and I feel as though this one does that particularly well as well as the integration of media into the website word very is visual representations of art to go along with articles that help make the post more interesting interactive and relatable and with the field of video games and Esports only getting as  stated on the website I feel like this fits into very important demographic of consumers who may just be getting into gaming it may not be familiar or the opposite where they may be veteran gamers who are still interested in the unique commentary in perspective that is given on the website overall the website is awesome and has limitless potential and I can’t wait to see it in the future 

https://zsports2022.com/ 

 

 

For the panorama storytelling assignment, I along with my friend Andrew went to Washington Square Park and well there we have been sick pictures of a path along with some water and really captured the view This has been my first ever time doing something like this so I really took this assignment as an opportunity to explore Uncharted Territory and I found it to be extremely informative and overall I’m just an interesting process having to work with someone else to capture photos and pictures as I had not had a steady hand and could not maintain New Balance for the actual shots so my friend was very helpful in this aspect of the activity Following the steps from the tutorial As well as some advice from my friend I had a panoramic shot that although it wasn’t necessarily perfect I was proud of it because it was something that I had I’ve been a part of after finishing it was really happy with the way. the picture came out in the and it was a very interactive assignment that allowed me to get out of my comfort zone and explored and be exposed to the environment and be able to take that and make it into something unique I thought was fun and cool and overall enjoy the assignment.

My website chockholdpodcastpodcast.com is based on my podcast of the same name that started in 2016 a long way my co-host Derrick and I brought a unique and interesting content The world of pro wrestling on a weekly basis covering weekly shows pay per views and Live Events while also working closely with independent wrestlers and various promotions to help gain an Insider perspective on the business and presented to fans at large we mainly broadcasted on Facebook and podbean.com which is another podcasting website and while I am currently working on new content for my website I also have archived episodes from the past that I have on the shows the Facebook page hours of contents from over the past 5 years As I look forward to growing the podcast and reaching new audiences and using this website as a new vehicle to help me better connect with my audience and vice versa I also hope that my website can be a place where people can interact and converse about the topic of professional wrestling In an interesting safe and interactive manner 

https://m.facebook.com/Chokeholdpodcast-197944860745651/videos/?ref=page_internal&mt_nav=0 

http://chokeholdpodcast.com/ 

                               

For my assignment in building my website for my podcast,I initially went into it thinking that it had to be something high level but after working on it for a while I realized that a minimalist mentality was best because I didn’t want the website to be too flashy I just wanted it to be something that fit the wrestling theme and delivered quality from a visual perspective while still maintaining its own unique identity and also  understanding the demographic that I hope to reach within the wrestling community as when I did my research looking at current wrestling websites such as PW Insider I had noticed that they had stuck to and almost 90s style layout with just the information and links to articles and this is one of the leading Pro Wrestling journalist websites out there so I drew some inspiration from them as I believe If it isn’t broke don’t fix it and if that’s what the fans want then less is more while also keeping in mind that as the audience grows the website will grow as well I feel as though the initial design captures Exactly what I want my podcast  and the viewers of it to feel when they watch which is that this is a humble website with a great product that’s still manages to capture the attention of the consumer without being  overwhelming which is especially important in the case of people with visual impairment and as someone who struggles with visual impairment and overstimulation as a disabled person I did my best to keep them in mind while constructing this website

https://www.pwinsider.com/  

http://chokeholdpodcast.com/ 

 

       

During the process of selecting a domain name, I thought it would be fitting if I make my website based on my podcast the Chokeholdepodcast Is a podcast about wrestling that I had started about 5 years ago with my friend from college First the process seems a little difficult because it took me a while To understand how to use WordPress from the reclaim hosting site and not from wordpress.org which was the issue I was running into but figure it out eventually.

https://giphy.com/gifs/tipsyelves-math-26gR0YFZxWbnUPtMA  

I really enjoyed delving into the process and figuring it out step by step and just kind of getting  ingratiated with the material and the website building process and although I still feel like I’m getting the hang of it I still feel that I’ve come along further than I have when I first started which is the keep and Walmart website is still in development I have a direction that I want to take it in and I’m playing to see it through and hopefully I’ll be able to bring some of these ideas to the forefront and be able to share them as I go through my process.

https://giphy.com/gifs/GGOO8NJNh5kty

my logo  chockholdpodcast. ComYazzersal.com or ya$$er98 Are just some of the potential domain names that I was thinking about using for my website as my website will primarily be about podcasting and wrestling as far as what’s happening in the industry at the present moment and also looking at how the industry could do better on a week-to-week basis as well as being an overall variety  of other content as well Branding is very important and with this assignment, I’m hoping to be able to expand my knowledge on website development Because I realized that by having a place where friends can go and interact with your content it leaves them feeling more personalized then if you were just on a typical social media website like YouTube or Facebook or Twitter  from a personal standpoint I had lunch my own podcast back in 2016 and  came to find out that it was  more nuanced then I had originally thought in terms of branding and overall just generating enough traction and understanding how video algorithms work Having knowledge of website development is very crucial because it is your online ID that you are showing two people when they put in your name online and having a good face Online can make all the difference and can put you ahead Up a lot of individuals would websiteshttps://giphy.com/gifs/wwe-wrestling-3o6vXPqTWMZiGc2GVq

Assignment #6 – The Mid-Semester Assessment Post”

How am I doing in CT101?

Assignment #1 https://ct101.commons.gc.cuny.edu/wp-admin/post.php?post=11370&action=edit 

Assignment #2 https://ct101.commons.gc.cuny.edu/wp-admin/post.php?post=12369&action=edit

Assignment number #3 I’m currently in the progress of completing assignment number #3 

Assignment number #4 Have not completed assignment number #4 but will complete it as soon as possible 

Assignment number 5 has not been completed but  I will complete it as soon as possible

How am I doing in CT101?

I feel that this class is very insightful and has a great real-world application as it pertains to my everyday life; however, I feel as though I am struggling to keep up with some of the work. Some of this is having to do with the fact that I have various physical impairments that affect my ability to perform at a high level constantly as a student– some of which have impacted me as of late. This unfortunately has hindered my ability to keep up with the work regularly. Aside from this concern, I appreciate the format of this class as it allows students in my position to still have an ability to catch up and attain a better grade. Even though I might not have started the best, I still have the ability to finish strong and I can appreciate having the opportunity to recover and constantly improve throughout the class.

How many points have I earned so far and what grade do I believe I am maintaining? 

So far during the course, I have earned approximately six points because I have completed two assignments and commented once. I believe that my grade up until this point is a failing grade in the course due to my lack of completion of assignments; however, I do plan to take action and do my best to complete the remaining assignments and the assignments that I have fallen behind on by executing better time management skills and being more focused on coursework in general.

What have I learned and retained the most

One of the skills that I have learned during the course CT 101 is how to embed a .gif into a post as I had previously not had knowledge of how to do so before. I find it ironic that we function and interact with .gifs daily and to be able to see on a functional side of how it works to create a post gave me some more in-depth exposure into something that I had not necessarily ventured into as deeply before. This allowed me to utilize different formats to express myself and my work in different ways beyond the spoken word. With an ever-changing society and the way communication is always evolving, I feel it is imperative that I at least learn the basics behind these foundational means of communication.

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

I feel as though from when I first entered the course to now that I have developed many more skills in terms of the online space and a better understanding of how to manage Public Image and keep track of work. Also, I have learned a great deal about applications that I could apply with not just in an academic setting, but also far and beyond into the job world and my career as a journalist, such as embedding memes, .gifs, and hyperlinks as those may seem like the basics, but I had never been exposed to such things previously. 

How do I assess my performance through self-reflection in this class? 

I assess my work in this class as that there is much to be improved upon in terms of just getting to work on time and submitting assignments in a timely manner and also just being more engaged. This takes a bit of getting used to for me because I’m not used to commenting on other people’s work and critiquing, which is just a habit that I have to break as establishing communication and rapport between classmates is very important to receive and give feedback in a constructive manner.

What do I know now that I did not know before taking this class?

Entering this class, I was pretty much a novice when it came to embedding .gifs and using hyperlinks and actually applying a lot of these concepts and understanding how they work in my everyday interaction with technology and the modern age of social media. Understanding typical applications that we use every day, helped open my eyes up to how important some of these things can be in the communication that we might take for granted on a day-to-day basis. As people, we might not be encouraged to spend extra time on what actually makes apps like Giphy and memes important and how simple yet impactful they can be 

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

I feel like my posts are expanding creatively, although I haven’t done many of them. I also feel like I have a lot more to add and go back to since I’m always learning and adding to my repertoire when it comes to understanding the material from when I entered the course to now. I feel as though I’ve gained a lot and still have a tremendous amount to learn. I’m always expanding my horizons in terms of bettering myself as a student both inside and outside the classroom. Relative to what I know at the time, my post may seem bland but I also know that I know a lot more now and I can go back and always at it and change or add to the work.

Are there any assignments that you are missing? If so, list them. Are you commenting regularly on your classmate’s posts? Are you responding back to comments given to you by the professor & your classmates? Are you participating during class time? If not, explain why. This is the time to be accountable. How will you make needed improvements?

I haven’t been keeping up with many of the assignments as I am missing blog posts 3, 4, and 5. I will admit I haven’t done the greatest job in managing my classwork and school work with my personal life as I’m just being reacquainted with school and college life. I had taken a hiatus for the previous two years after going through extensive medical rehabilitation. I also have not been responding to my classmates’ posts although I don’t have issues communicating in-person as I do online. I have formed somewhat of an introverted tendency to not answer or interact with people in the online space and I’m working diligently to break these habits and evolve as interacting with other people can only help to strengthen my skills in the communication field moving forward.

When I first entered CT101 my thoughts were this class was going to be very interesting as I was going to learn more about technology and how we use it in everyday communication on a more in-depth level. 

I also feel as though it will give an opportunity to venture out and learn about a topic that isn’t necessarily something that is discussed in an academic fashion for example Gifs and memes Are things that we use unconsciously threw out our days on social media but hardly ever discussed is the history behind them and what they mean in society. 

Another feeling that I had when I entered the class was that it would be very interesting and enlightening to learn new tools on the internet and how to have more of an online presence and understand and learn new concepts and have the ability to apply the information in real life as the information I learned in this class is very practical in everyday situations and can be applied in every aspect of everyday life in regards to online presence.

Things that make me happy on the internet, CT101

One of the things that made me happy on the internet is listening to music, and this week is when i was on – this week was an article about one of my favorite rappers called Chief Keef and his influence on the modern-day genre of rap called trap and drill and also add lib and mumble rap. Chief Keef had a very modern and Innovative approach to wrap back in 2012. When he was just sixteen when he released his debut album finally rich with hits like “Love Sosa”, “hate being sober” and collaborations with Wiz Khalifa and 50 Cent.

Among other top artists at the time this was a revolutionary type of flow that wasn’t really appreciated at the time but now has been adopted by many of today’s up and coming rappers  now a decade later Chief Keef and his impact on music in the modern-day and as well as Chicago the drill and trap is as popular now as ever Although the messages in the music can vary depending on who’s listening it’s clear that music like this is very popular even amongst athletes like Tom Brady who happened to be of A different race still appreciate trap and  drill music and use it as motivation  to accomplish goals. I feel as though  this is an important point to highlight because it shows just how important music is in breaking down racial barriers and getting people to understand things from different points of view even if they look at the same thing and at the end of the day that is what makes art what it is end Chief Keef is definitely an artist and a living legend not just in his hood but around the world 

This leads me into another thing that makes me happy, just seeing rap in the halftime show and how far rap has come as a genre and mainstream sense also appreciating how far it has still left to go as a genre and evolving decade by decade.