September 2007
April 2007
Drown by Debt
by ieee1294A personal blog, similar to nevblog, that's tracking my fighting and getting out of debt. Includes tips and other information on how I'm fighting it, as well as resources that I use to educate myself on debt. Also includes other personal and business related issues.
December 2006
November 2006
Lists of Bests
by jlesage & 5 othersagain, I am fascinated by lists of bests, especially as related to literature; they comprise both an ideology of the canon and a sociology of popular tastes, a la Bourdieu; in an extended form, they comprise much of amazon.com
What Should I Read Next?
by jlesage & 9 othersLike many web2.0 search sites, you tell it what you like and it builds a profile of your preferences. Film and entertainment addition in development.
Adding meaning and value to information
by jlesagewhat we do with information that might make it useful and desirable to others
Listology: "1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die"
by jlesagelists like this give me ideas of what to look for in the library; the whole idea of "listology" is whacky and fun
Third Coast International Audio Festival // Chicago Public Radio
by jlesageone of the best sources for audio documentaries; here also are many how-to sessions
Low Probability of Racoons - Hypertext and Flash animated poems
by jlesageuses the duration of video to make kinetic poetry that has a narrative in the words and beyond them; nice example for students of simple form with complex effects
Guerrilla Filmmaking 101
by jlesagethe nitty-gritty of no-budget filmmaking, good on deflating romantic notions often held by first-timers
43 Folders
by jlesage & 50 otherspersonal productivity, life hacks, and simple ways to make your life a little better; check out "classics"; good for grad students who need to organize gettting through and out earning a real living
Fifty Ways to Take Notes
by jlesage & 31 othersboth online and offline, include clippings or your own musings or both
October 2006
Project 365: How to Take a Photo a Day and See Your Life in a Whole New Way
by jlesage & 1 otheralways looking for new ways to interest students in certain kinds of projects involving visual narrative, autobiography, documentary
September 2006
digital storytelling links
by jlesagefrom Digital Storytelling Festival site, current links sept 06, variety of categories
July 2006
Educational Uses of Digital Storytelling
by jlesagewell designed portal site with lots of examples and tips
KQED - About Our Workshops
by jlesage"The Art, Skill, Craft, and Magic of Digital Storytelling: A How-Come, How-To Guide"--pdf file