Blog #4

As I described in my last blog, I would like to do an interactive type of hypertext. My entire project will revolve around one of my role models: Mozart/Beethoven (haven’t decided yet). Even though I find these musicians interesting, I would like to make them interesting for those who take the time to look over my project. I want to find that “it” factor that others will find interesting. So I have my research cut out for me! However, I think I will enjoy this. 

As I was writing what you just read, my mind began to generate new ideas:

*Another Idea I had was creating a hypertext with the focus of poems. I would have varias 

poems  in different links and somehow I would have them transition from one to another.

*One of my favorite ideas is collecting various quotes, whether it be about misery, love,  

motivation or inspiration and I would give different explanations as to how people would perceive

the quote. The reader would eventually have to hover over a word to move to the next link. Of 

course, there will be a connection to the word the reader will click on to go to the next link. The 

point of my hypertext would be that everything and everyone is connected one way or another. I 

would easily be connecting a love quote to a hate quote etc.

I dislike not sticking to one idea; It's frustrating! I think I would enjoy working on the quote idea however I would still like some insight or ideas my fellow classmates may have.

Blog #3

As soon as I went into the Google Drive and Google Doc demos I was instantly reminded of how Google works. I have past experience with the drive and the doc. The only issue I'm having is how will I be able to connect or link my pages from one to another. I think I need to experiment and also observe others as they connect their links. With guidance, my confusion shall pass!

Stir Fry Text by Jim Andrews gave me the idea of creating a hypertext that revolves around an artist's accomplishments and overall hobbies- almost like a "did you know" learning experience. For example, Leonardo Da Vinci had many titles in his lifetime; Not only was he a painter but also a sculptor, architect, musician  mathematician, engineer, inventor, anatomist, geologist, cartographer, botanist, and writer. So as I am speaking of his remarkable contribution to the human world the reader would be clicking on links on that specific page. My hypertext would include the Mona Lisa and what the painting represents. The reader would have to click on the woman's eye to go to the next page. I would obviously find a way to transition to each page and link. As of now my idea is in the thinking process, so if there are any suggestions feel free to comment below.

Or Beethovan

Blog #2

The Jew's Daughter was very confusing to me. I was trying to understand the full story however, every time  I hovered the mouse over the blue letter the texts would change. Honestly, I did not like it at all. I became too confused and frustrated.

The little Red Riding Hood story was interesting. When I first opened the link her eyes were the first objects I noticed appearing from the blood red background. As the girl's face appeared, I began to get frightened; her facial expression reminded me of the daughter in the Adams family. The story was very short yet entertaining. I enjoyed choosing what would happen to Red.

A Rough Draft Outline:

-A woman who has her whole life ahead of her, is a stripper.
-The story will sort of have the set up of the story Little Red Riding Hood.
-The reader will have to decided which road the stripper should take.
-There will be moments where she will have the chance to walk away from her life as a stripper etc.

Blog Assignment #1

As soon as I clicked on the link to "Twelve Blue" by Michael Joyce, I could automatically see that this reading would be one that I was not used to. Once I hit that "begin" button, I knew I was in for a bit of a ride.

Even though the whole set-up was different from what I am used to, my patience was very short. As soon as I was on the page with the lines and the numbers on the bottom I clicked on my favorite number. However, as I started to read the story, I began to unfold and sort of let go of my impatience.

Overall, I enjoyed reading Joyce's work. Not only was it new to me personally but also I learned that there are other ways in which to write electronically. I feel for the creator of the work; I can tell by the way that the cite is set up it was not time consuming for the reader but also the creator of the artistic background.