Melinda Cooper's Blog

I would be lying if I said this project was easy. I was a little skeptical at first, and to say the least I was very stressed! But when I actually started the project, it was fun! I started off by coming up with a topic. I thought what better to tell the story of my engagement vacation. From the balloon ride, to hiking in the Shenandoah Valley, to spending a romantic night with by future husband, this was a story that I wanted to share with my fellow piers.

This project definitely took some time. After much frustration I finally found my Web 2.0 tool I was going to use. I created my story in iMovie. This tool is pretty simple to use. Like any program, it took some getting used to. I chose Vimeo as my Web 2.0 tool and interaction method. It is basically like YouTube. Might I add, it was free and painless to use. I choose to create a separate blog as another interaction method as with Vimeo you have to have an account to comment. Further, I have also placed a Facebook widget as well as a Twitter widget; please click the interaction link at the bottom of this blog. These are both at the top of my Interaction Blog. I hope that some of you do comment through Vimeo, but if not please take a moment and create a post by clicking the link I have provided labeled Web 2.0 Interaction Method as well as taking a second to post it on your Facebook or Twitter.

I think that storyboards are a wonderful idea for the business community. One advantage of using storyboards in the business setting is that it allows the user to experiment with changes in the storyline to evoke stronger reaction or interest. The process of visual thinking and planning allows a group of people to brainstorm together. This fosters more ideas and generates consensus inside the group. I think that storyboards would be a great asset to any business venture.

My peer interaction feedback was right on point with what I was trying to convey. As Laura said, "what a sweet story" and that "we looked great together". That is exactly what I wanted to depict in my project. As for Paula's comments, "the story was wonderful and well planned", and "the photographs created a sequence of events to provide an emotional backdrop that lead to the big moment". I was thrilled with both comments as they were exactly the story I was trying to tell. I wanted to convey that getting engaged and the joys of marriage are one of the happiest times in your life, and that they should be cherished forever.

Web 2.0 Project
Web 2.0 Interaction Method