In Instagram’s case, the mobile phone-only usecase, standardized square format, limited set of filters and editing tools made it super simple to edit and share images. Fewer decisions. Easier to scan and consume. Lower variability in format and structure. The focus is on the subject and the message.
A bit like memes. Fake art, real messages.
” The Filter FutureI’m weeding my part of the collection in preparation for the move into the new library. Today, I got rid of The Writer’s Market from 1988-1995. The ones from the 1980s had advice for writers on the inside covers. The 1990 one had this great breakdown of mailing costs.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren wants student loans to get Fed discount rate
I still miss Uncle Teddy, but Aunt Elizabeth is doing great things.
Get To Know Your Tumblarians Tuesday: FAVORITE ANIMAL GO
Need I say more?
Sheep. Because of wool.
Particularly, Bluefaced Leicester sheep.
Info-binging / Indexed
It’s nice when your impressions match someone else’s reality.
Mass Poetry Festival
Semester by the numbers
Classes end today, so I can do my Spring 2013 Semester Information Literacy Statistics.
69 total formal infolit interactions
By Type:
- 43 classes
- 26 one on one consultations
By department:
- 17 Communications
- 44 English
- 8 other departments
By Population
- 1 Faculty
- 2 Graduate
- 66 Undergraduate
By Month
- January 16
- February 22
- March 9
- April 21
- May: 1
13 interactions featured the iPad
I took a break from the Internet. It was good, and needed. The semester is winding down, and I have lots of thoughts on assessment and engaged teaching to share. But I’ll do that later. Right now I need to look at cat pics.
