assignment #11- THE assignment

well… the time has come. it is the last day of the semester. and that could only mean one thing…  reflection time!

more realistically, it means everyone scrambling to get their blog posts and comments in on time (myself included) 😉

i had an awesome time in ct 101 this semester and learned many new skills. for one thing, i learned how to make sick collages on mmm and i got to also show my photoshop express skills, talk about my passions, make memes and even build a website using wordpress. 

i did not come to every class but those i did attend, i loved the atmosphere of the class and appreciated ryan’s style of teaching and desire for student input. it truly was an unconventional class and it’s a shame more classes can not take on a similar structure.

so what grade do i think i deserve in the class?

well, besides wanting an A, i think i also deserve an A because the only reason why i would think i would deserve a lesser grade is due to my absences. but i do not think i should penalize myself for taking advantage of the accessibility of the class as a working, full time student with a long commute.

i know that i could have made it school many times if i am being honest with myself, but i also know that  if i had gone to school those days my quality of work in this class and all of my other ones would have been poorer because i would have had less time to complete them. i think in 2023, just a few years after we discovered most things could be done online, i do not have to feel shameful that i did exactly that.

i completed every mandatory assignment and with the exception of assignment 6, which admittedly was quite rushed, i feel my blog posts grew every week, were well thought out and nicely executed with hyperlinks and gifs and i  always followed  the prompts provided. i completed all of the mandatory assignments and built my website up.

i definitely plan on continuing to run my website long after this class is over. i am really grateful that this class gave me the opportunity to create one. as i’ve previously mentioned, i never thought about creating my own website before.

now, i already gave myself a grade but if i had to give one to ct 101, i’d give it an A+ great professor, great assignments, and a flexible learning environment. the voices behind ratemyprofessor definitely were right about ryan- he’s a fan favorite for good reason!

you can see all my work from the semester here :

Assignment #1- on the internet this week

Assignment #2- To GIF or Not To GIF

Assignment #3- do memes imitate life or does life imitate memes?

assignment #4-passions

assignment #5- digital storytelling project flexibility

assignment #6- making art immediacy

assignment #7: “mid” semester reflection & domain naming

assignment #9- domain name registration, hosting set up and word press installation

assignment #10/10 pt 2- word press customization

my one regret from this class was not commenting more on my classmates work because i really did admire it from afar. i’m proud of all of for how far we’ve come and i hope everyone who is reading this enjoys a great winter break. peace out, ct 1o1 !

It was exciting to hear, on the first day we were going to be constructing our own website! (yikes). Every Tuesday morning was highly anticipated for me because I really looked forward to all the details behind making my very own website. Now, this doesn’t go to say that I was not interested in making a web later on, based on my progress throughout the semester but I have a confession to make.

Despite all that has happened in my life during the course of the semester, I have made a bad habit of procrastinating. As much as I know how capable I am of passing this class with flying colors, I had a hard time outside of the classroom with life getting in the way and time management. In the end, those things didn’t stop me from finishing off the semester strong. I have all of my mandatory blogs completed and my web is still in the works with the intent to be a true car enthusiast safe haven.

This class was all about creativity on a deeper level. I honestly can’t even believe that meme’s were as significant as they were from the dancing baby. And to think that blogging makes the world go round. There are blogs for everything… no exaggeration. It was truly a pleasure learning about different types of art, meme’s, and digital storytelling. The history behind blogging; everything categorized separately but they all come together to make one piece.

Considering how fascinated I am with WordPress, I can definitely see myself continuing on with my blog website. Since the semester is over, I have a lot more time to focus on my website. There are still a few features I am navigating through. If someone were to ask me what my news years resolution is for 2024… it’d be to finish my website before my birthday (in February).

My published blogs.

Assignment #10

Assignment #9

Assignment #7 – Mid-Semester Reflection & Domain Name Post

MMMhmm…

Mash Em’ Up

More than a passion… call it obsession.

Memes on Memes.

gIF ONLY I USED GIFS!

BMW Car Meet!!

Domain

edepas.com

My website is clear-cut. There is nothing fancy about it. My intention is to grab the attention of car lovers and car enthusiast-opinion-seekers. My website will be used as a place to express feelings based on the obsession with cars. My goal is to keep my blog site as broad and wide-ranged as possible to give car enthusiasts of other make and models to speak on behalf of the love of their life. The website will include sectors for mechanics (where I will include my experiences of getting my hands dirty), my dreams cars (where I will share the photos of the cars I want to own in my lifetime), the best interior and exterior color combination (where I will share a short descriptive list of my favorite vehicle color combos) AND my first-time experience driving a manual transmission vehicle (because a stick-shift is better than auto-shift).

Building a website is far from easy. It gets very frustrating when you don’t know what most symbols represent when editing. LOL. But the beauty of it is finding out how to navigate. I know I sound like a broken record (one last example) but I’m the person that likes to open up a box of furniture and throw the instruction manual out immediately.

assignment #6- making art immediacy

using my intuition, my creativity, and the immediacy of needing to submit this assignment 😉 , i used figma to make a to do list.

Well…. we are at the final countdown for the Fall 2023 semester and why not write a final blog post to reflect and go out with a bang. This course has taught me that creativity has no limits. Creative freedom and expression was always a key factor for CT 101 and for that, I never took it for granted.

The end is near…. I don’t mean it as if the world is ending but it is time to roll the credits for CT 101 on a positive note. What I enjoyed about CT 101 was gaining the knowledge of how powerful the internet is. There is so much access to stuff that you would never think of. I will certainly apply the creative skills that I learned in the course outside in the real world.

As far as my domain goes, which is  http://williammejia25.com

I have yet to decide what to do with my domain. I thought about using it as a way to showcase all the newspaper articles that I have written for the York College newspaper but only time will tell.

Here is a screenshot of the homepage of my website.

Assignment #1 Internet Happy

JIFs

Are Memes Art?

Assignment #4 – Blogging about Your Passions

Assignment #5

Assignment #6 – Digital Art Making Immediacy

Assignment #7 – The Mid-Semester Reflection Domain Name Post

Assignment #9 – Domain Name Registration, Hosting Set Up & WordPress Installation!

The time has finally come…

I still feel the same as my mid semester post for the most part. I have definitely learned a lot from this class and a bunch of new skills. I never knew anything about Photopea, Figma, GIPHY before and I’ve never made a blog post before. I did know about the Meme Generator before because when I was younger I would make cringe minecraft memes. But overall I really do feel like these skills will be very useful for me in the future. I believe my grade should be an A or an A- because I have improved in my work from start to finish when I first started I never knew what to hyperlink and I would have difficulty but you can see in my posts the improvement I made. Also I try to comment on my classmates work when something catches my eye rather than just saying something like oh that’s cool I agree. I was absent about 6 times because that’s when I got sick so the zoom really did help a bunch. I’ll definitely keep my website up because I enjoyed making it about my interests and it was a fun process.

https://kyledharam.com/

https://kyledharam.com/

I first chose a different theme from Twenty-Twenty One but then I got confused and switched back to it. I decided to make my website on sharks. I chose this as my background theme and made my logo a whale shark. Anytime I got lost I just rewatched the zoom and it helped a bunch.

assignment #10- making my website mine

i really got into my website, and worked very hard on making the first few pieces of content. in fact, i arguably spent too much time working on it when i should have been studying for finals, but who could resist fun website building over studying?

i plan on using this website somewhat like portfolio. i have goals to one day get a masters degree in language and science technology. to get into the school and program i want to attend, i will need to conduct a research project and present it. in addition to this, i’d like to be able to show my interviewers something to set me apart from other candidates and so i figure this website can serve as that, to show my true passion for language.

but it is not just for the purpose of a portfolio, i’d genuinely like to teach people things. i plan on writing posts to teach polish and spanish grammar (and more later, but i am going to start with the two languages i am most familiar with) to english speakers to keep as tabs on my website, always available for someone looking for resources.

the first post i made was an introduction, as i mentioned in my previous post, i’d like my website not be completely faceless and for people to feel a connection with the person who wrote the material they’re consuming.

then i made a quick little page about entitled why learn a language? just to quickly summarize key points as why language learning is beneficial.

then i began working on the real job… explaining complex grammar of a foreign language in a way that is easy for people to understand and is not overwhelming with information but also thorough. i have made two posts under my polish page : przypadki one and przypadki two… these posts explain the declinations of polish nouns and adjectives, a huge component of the language that is very difficult to understand, especially for native english speakers. on the polish page, i inserted two hyperlinks at the bottom of the page to direct viewers to those posts.

i had to figure out how to make subpages for my page but all it took was one simple google search and now the tabs look exactly how i want them to.

i am extremely satisfied with the progress i’ve made with my website and will soon start to make posts about spanish. and one day i’d like to include essays about my opinions on linguistic theories,  the lack of bilingualism in america and other topics relating to language.

i’ve never considered making my own website and i never knew it would be a process i’d really enjoy. i am very grateful that this class gave me the opportunity to venture out of my internet comfort zone but more about that will be in my final blog post.

assignment #9- getting started

i had (surprisingly enough) a very painless experience setting up my domain. 

when i was picking my website name, every name i tested out was available, i didn’t find word press impossible to navigate and i felt an overwhelming sense of pride when i was able to customize the site a little bit, and of course the coupon code and not spending 30+ dollars tied the experience off with a bow 🙂

for my theme on word press, I went with the 2023 version as it was not as complicated as the 2024 version aaaand because it had the best aesthetic in my opinion. i chose the canary color scheme offered- black and yellow.

i thought the appearance of this color scheme was both warm but serious, which is the feeling i’d like to convey as my website is informational but i want it to also feel somewhat personal. i also preferred the layout that the theme offered compared to the others.

the website is relatively straightforward to use, to customize, edit and navigate your website you can hit the wordpress logo in the upper left hand corner of the site. the menu will appear below it and you can change the appearance of the site and manage posts and pages. i have tried to work on a godaddy website before and i must say, i found that front-end website maker slightly harder to navigate so i am really pleasantly surprised by the ease of wordpress.

i have already customized by website but that’s gonna be in the next post… see u there 🙂

As I mentioned in Assignment 4, I’m very passionate about graphic design. It started out as something I did for fun, but once it began intertwining with wrestling, there was no turning back.

For my first creation, I was actually commissioned to create a booking graphic in the form of a magazine cover for a friend of mine in wrestling. I used Bazaart to put this together by incorporating the photo, text and logos to create a cover design!

Pretty simple.

For my second creation, I used Procreate to make a collage. It’s pretty straightforward to navigate. Normally, I use it to draw digital art, but this was the first time I incorporated photos. Like Adobe Photoshop, there is a background layer and you can add multiple layers containing photos and what not (lock & duplicate accordingly).

Here we are at the end of the semester!!!

CT-101 It has been a genuinely enjoyable session, and I have learned new websites that I can utilize in my daily life. This is the first course I’m taking where we can work mainly on computers, which I find enjoyable.I enjoy how this class interacts with one another, that we discuss ideas and opinions, and that our professor constantly invites us to participate in the class and ask questions. Our lecturer was a true gem; he gave us precise directions and walked us out. I would suggest this class to others. We gain additional knowledge about WordPress, GIPHY, and Photpea that we can apply to our daily lives.Personally, I enjoy things outside of class.

Outside of class, I enjoy experimenting and familiarizing myself with these websites. I enjoyed this course, although it took some time for me to be able to make a website since I needed specific photographs  and outlines to be in the right order and at the same size.

We got to create/ register our own domain! Which was cool to me this part was fun for me because getting to choose your name and starting up the process is always fun yet challenging.

But also Putting together a website seem  like the most fun part/ yet stressful part only because me personally i didnt know what i wanted to use on my website. Going fourth its always good to have a idea where you want to start.

I just know that I’m trying; I have no idea what my grade would be overall. I try to follow all the guidelines specified on the page or syllabus, turn in all of my work on time, and address any queries or problems that come up. Additionally, I’m attempting to be imaginative and study more about the subject. All things are a learning process, hence an A+ for effort and consistency. As a social work major and psychology student, this course is not related to my major; yet, I took it to improve my overall grade anyway, and I had a great time in it. Aside from being in school i help my friend that t create a menu for a restaurant and the owner  loved it and is currently utilizing it. Right now we are in charge of there instagram page and creating posters.

Contact me page-

I also want to improve a few things for my final website, such how people may reach me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat. Customers can see my page, get in touch with me, and send me a message.

In closing, I would want to express my gratitude to the professor and my fellow students for an amazing semester and for allowing me to embark on this educational path. I took my first computer course at York for the first time. I’m majoring in social work as a pysch. This course has demonstrated to me that anything is achievable with perseverance and hard work. I first enrolled in this course to boost my GPA, but thereafter, I met some new individuals and had the opportunity to develop a website. I’m hoping to receive an A+ in this class because fully i know learn new skills that i can use.

To conclude my blog heres a link to my website its not fully done as yet as i wanna add little more specs to it such as images to make my page looks more appealing.

Yasodia101.com

Hey guys! So today is the day ct101 basically ends and I’m very anxious right noww. As my journey in CT101 draws to a close, it’s time to reflect on the valuable skills and experiences gained throughout the semester. In the face of personal adversities, the understanding and support extended by Mr. Seslow have not gone unnoticed. The encouragement to persevere and the acknowledgment of individual circumstances have contributed significantly to a positive and empowering learning environment.

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

One of the aspects I enjoyed most about our CT101 class was the creative atmosphere fostered by both the content and the teaching approach. Mr. Seslow’s engaging videos and the freedom to explore digital creativity allowed me to express myself in ways I hadn’t imagined. The sense of community and support within the class made the learning experience enjoyable, even during challenging times in my personal life.

“Amazing guy is above this blockquote”

As for applying the new skills I got, I see numerous opportunities to integrate them into the broader digital landscape. The ability to build and manage a website, as well as understanding the art of memes and effective hyperlinking, and making navigation menus (I’m sorry but there were so many buttons to look at when making it LOL) are versatile skills that can be applied across various domains.

 What grade do I think I have earned in our class and why do I deserve this grade? I think I’m about to… to….

And speaking of noticing, my posts are unmistakably ME. They’re personal, they’re quirky, and they scream “this is [Your Name], and no one else!”

Now for the moment you guys have been waiting for..

My website theblublog.com!

Wondering why my website TheBluBlog.com is on my phone? Let me break it down for you.

1. Tailored for Your Convenience: When asking a bunch of my friends they said the mobile site looked seamless for the palm of your hand. No need to pinch and zoom – every detail is crafted for easy navigation, making your visit a breeze.

2. Dive into Yorkie Goodness Anywhere, Anytime: Whether you’re at the dog park, curled up with your Yorkie on the couch, or out for a stroll, take TheBluBlog.com with you wherever life leads. Access grooming tips, training tricks, bathing and heartwarming stories at your fingertips, making it the perfect on-the-go resource for Yorkie parenting.

My mobile layout showcases all the adorable snapshots and informative visuals in a stunning display when pressed also. I feel so excited about this!!

Props to my brother, the unsung hero and artist extraordinaire, who turned a simple idea into a quirky masterpiece. Those are indeed my daily specs, and my dog decided they were the ultimate fashion statement for our logo. Who knew my dog had such a knack for style?

So, a huge shoutout to my bro for immortalizing this comedic moment and turning it into TheBluBlog.com’s iconic logo. Here’s a sneak peek of the masterpiece – because, let’s face it, who wouldn’t want their dog sporting their glasses? It’s the kind of silliness that makes our blog uniquely us.

But anyways CT101 taught me more than just digital skills – it taught me how to build a website, a digital home for all things Yorkie. TheBluBlog.com isn’t just a project; it’s a reflection of my journey. Will I maintain it? Absolutely! It’s not just a website; it’s a living testament to the joy, challenges, and boundless love of being a Yorkie parent. So, brace yourselves – the adventure continues!

I express my deepest gratitude. Thank you for the laughs that echoed through the virtual corridors, the lessons that resonated beyond the pixels, and the unforgettable journey that has left an indelible mark on my digital and personal tapestry. As this chapter concludes, I eagerly await the next, armed with newfound skills, cherished memories, and a heart brimming with enthusiasm. Until we meet again in the digital realm, CT101—thank you and farewell.

CT101 has been a journey. One i surprisingly struggled a lot in. Not because i didn’t understand anything but because of how much more we had to do than i thought. I like many others would’ve thought that this course was easy. I thought the same until i noticed how much commitment we must put in. Sure there wasn’t any exams or daily Homework. But words escape me sometimes or the lack of motivation prevents me from posting. Either that or because i am just a lazy person in general.

I feel like i have learned a lot from this class. Specially when it comes to finding recourses that could help with other assignments. Especially with free software’s that help with photo editing, finding PNGs and Gifs that are readily available. A lot of what i am able to do in this following post is because of what i learned from this class. I however wasn’t able to put these skills to much use throughout the semester. I have been lacking in assignments and not making up posts or commenting on others posts. I feel that it would definitely drop my grade by a huge margin. Due to my lackluster performance, i would think that i would deserve a C+ at most.

Creating the website as an assignment was both fun and challenging. I felt that i encountered a lot of problems trying to figure out how the software worked half the time. Once i got the hang of it, i was able to make a small website with what information i could give. It goes by Mocha13.net. Its meant to be a simple website where i just talk about random stuff that is on my mind. There isn’t much on it however. I still couldn’t get stuff to work the way i want it but its a start for what its worth. it has up to five posts but my struggle was trying to get them to appear on a singular post page but i did my best. Instead i just had them appear everywhere. I made it a darker theme, not to appear menacing or anything. I just wanted it to feel a bit pleasing to the eyes, dark with a few bits of color.

So, being a perfectionist doesn’t make projects easy. Not in the slightest way possible. If I plan on adding a text box, it has to be aligned in the center. Sometimes a center alignment can throw off the whole sequence of a page when scrolling. This is where things get a little out of hand because I am now, sitting in front of my laptop playing with the alignment of different aspects of my web. It’s easy to be distracted by something so small when working on something much bigger (pau…).

Out with the nonsense, in with the details.

I actually really enjoy using wordpress. Although, I don’t find it to be as user friendly as I’d like it to be BUT… I am someone who likes to navigate to find my way around despite being given instruction on how to navigate. From everything I’ve done so far, I feel like a semi-professional with all the resources and tools and advance settings that are accessible to me.

This is what i’m thinking for my site.

Cars this, cars that. The design of my page will represent simplicity in a meaningful way. I feel like I have a few messages to get off my chest through blogging about the highlights of being a car enthusiast. I’m sure somewhere along the way, I’ll think of different topics to blog about. As far as the images and designs aspects of my site, I am still thinking about how I will go about it while maintaining simplicity. Only one thing left to do…

My, my, my… how good it felt to make a domain of my own.

The whole process wasn’t as extensive as I thought it would be. It was pretty breezy.

Now, for the challenging parts of every blog post for this class that I’ve completed… the ideas and the creativity. Thinking of something to blog about; the images to use and elaborate on to appeal to viewer/readers. In the process of setting up my web hosting account, I kept thinking about what peaks my interests on the internet. It’s nothing other than the videos and articles about my hobbies and interests that I usually get stuck scrolling through all-day long.

As many of you may already know my interests in cars will always be at the forefront of my brain when it comes to being creative.

With that being said, here is what I started out with. (As I started typing, I didn’t realize it was about cars until I took this screenshot. LOL)