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DS106 4 Life

I have decided to bring my first ever picture of my course character: Josh. It brought my memories to use an old picture. I hope you enjoy my last video in DS106.

I have never had a class that I enjoyed so much that it pains me to leave everything behind. You know what they say, you never you what you have until it is gone. The number of hours I have spent on this computer trying to get everything perfect because I, myself wanted to make something I was proud of. For me, this class was not about getting a grade but instead it was growing my knowledge from making of stickers/ logos to making full videos.

I remember starting this class thinking I needed to drop it because it was so hard and time consuming. I am so happy that I stayed and pushed through the late nights at the beginning of the semester. It was 100% worth calling mom and complaining about how hard this class was. By the end of the class, I was able to show her how far I have come.

Right now, for me, it is a bittersweet moment. I say this because I have learned so much but I really do not want to stop learning. I felt like a kid again, playing around with video and audio. This class was not class but instead it was a family with all the commenting and reaching out to one another. It is a support system that I will truly miss.

Here is to a GREAT semester, a family online, and the best class I have ever taken. Thank all of you for following along my journey in DS106. I will miss this family we all have created. DS106 4 Life.

The Checkered Flag Waves

by Andrew Johnson

https://youtu.be/hJSAR4OtBz0

As we finish the spring 2024 semester, I enjoyed every aspect of this course and all the great things I learned. As I started this course, I started to get a handle of every weekly assignment that was due, whether that was a weekly summary or video assignments, even daily creates.

This course opened my eyes to new innovations of AI and how to create cool video assignments based on the material used throughout ds106.

The video I shared, incorporates my AI character, Jonathan, as he views what was the best blog he saw on the local ds106 page as well as what he thought the best project done by myself in this course. I just iMovie, once again, to record what my character thought and why Aggressive Technologies should support ds106. For more information tune into the video.

Overall, I had a great experience, and hope y’all feel the same way!

AT Conference:

by Greta Hammen

At the beginning of the semester, I would read the weeks assignment list and count the number of tasks that needed to be fulfilled. Some weeks that might be nine things, such as three daily creates, read an article, watch a video and make a video or an audio. It seemed like a lot at that time, but once I began doing the assignments, and the blogging, it was an enjoyable experience that added value in my life.

To make this video, I first created an avatar on www.d-id.com, with the prompt of blonde lady with blue eyes on a university lawn. I used text-to-speech generator on www.elevenlabs.com to share my summary of a favorite project by another student and one that I made as well. The ending brings in our class theme. Then on d-id.com, to create the video, I selected the “create a video” prompt, and the avatar I you wished to use, and uploaded the saved mp.3 audio just created. The website syncs the two files and makes a mp.4 that is downloadable. I then uploaded the video to YouTube, copied the link and embedded it in the blog.

They need us

I gave a lot of thought on how I wanted to do the short video for my last DS 106 assignment. We were asked to pretend we were giving a short speech at a conference. There were some points we were asked to hit. Could not be longer then 2 mins or we would fail! Just kidding about failing. I realized Aggressive Technologies needs us, the consumer and the worker.

I put some of my favorite things I have made for a slide show to watch while you listen to me drone on and on and on. If you paid close attention, I threw a picture of myself in there. I mentioned the creation of characters for the class and the radio show. Those were some of my favorite things we/ I did. I am also very proud of my fake 911 call about a skunk in a house. Ravioli Radio was a joy to create. The whole team was amazingly creative. I thoroughly enjoy listening to our show. Ravioli team don’t let anyone steal your joy from your creative work. Art is subjective not everyone is going to like it. Remember Jesus was perfect, and they murdered him. Not everyone is going to like what you like or even like you. In DS 106 it truly is the weird and the wonderful. Aggressive Technologies is just jealous of us.

That’s a wrap

It’s my final week….. I mean, its finals week so here is my final video for the Aggressive technologies conference. I did this as myself. I hope you enjoy it, I filmed this on my phone during a short study break so I apologize for the stuttering! I tried to cover all of the topics in the most efficient way.

ATconference

For the AT conference I used Canva and a app called LALAMU to create digital avatars and voice overs. I thought it would be fitting if the avatars were animated because I wanted them to look like something that Layla the manga artist would draw. The below video answers the second prompt about what I feel like the best thing I created was and goes over why I think Aggressive Technologies should support DS106 students. Check out the video below and I hope you enjoy it!

Writing this blog this semester has truly been fun and I really enjoyed being able to expand upon Layla the manga artist story as well as learn all about AI. I hope you all had a great semester and have an awesome summer.

Final Week

I would say with complete certainty that Dr. Ravioli is the best thing I have created in this course. Not only is he famous and very well-loved, but it has been so much fun creating him and expanding his lore and love for mopeds. One of the best things about crafting characters like Dr. Ravioli is the opportunity to exercise creativity and imagination. Through the process of creating Dr. Ravioli, I gained skills in character development, storytelling, and even digital art and design when visualizing him and making art and projects based on him. Creating characters often involves a degree of empathy and understanding, as you have to consider their motivations, personalities, and backgrounds. This can help cultivate empathy and perspective-taking skills, which are valuable both in digital studies and in life in general. I thoroughly enjoyed this class and I do plan on expanding the Dr. Ravioli market. Now I will give the Mic to Dr. Ravioli as he wants to talk about how Aggressive technologies should support this course.

Ds106 Finale

In the video below, I respond to the two prompts given by Professor Bond for this week’s weekly assignment. I also provided a case for why Aggressive Technologies should embrace DS106. I simply videotaped myself and put it to YouTube; check out my video below! This class taught me a variety of topics about technology and the digital world. I accomplished and did things I never thought possible, especially as someone who isn’t particularly knowledgeable in technology or AI. Thank you, ds106, for providing so much useful material that I will utilize in future classes and beyond! See you later → Peter out!!