Unit 3 Project Reflection (Text #2)
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Unit 3 Project Draft Text 1: Target audience : new emerging softball players (or any team sport) specifically kids Media presentation idea: video Video Idea: I mentor a new softball player, who wants to join my team I am coaching. She comes from a history of gymnastics (solo sport). She needs to develop the traits to be a team player, as her previous sport relies solely on her performance. Besides just teaching skills, I will be able to illustrate the mentality of a softball player and the attitude necessary to be a successful team player. Discourse = solo vs team sport Video Content: New player will exhibit selfishness and a high ego. Other players will be annoyed by the newcomers' dominance and overconfidence. New player will cut the lines, ask for multiple reps, be unwilling to listen to teammates and coaches constructive criticism, fail to take accountability for mistakes, express anger and dissatisfaction with other players' errors. Moral of Video : Shows discourse be...
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I was extremely intrigued by Ryan’s post. I think choosing google earth is such a smart and unique way to bring his intention for his pitch to life. Though Ryan calls one place home, he gave the audience the opportunity to go anywhere on the map. That place could be home, a favorite restaurant, a desired travel destination, anything. His link to google earth is a gateway to the world at your fingertips. The reason I was so intrigued by Ryans post was because today I felt especially homesick. When I got to his page, and clicked on the link, I put in my address and was able to explore places I love back home. Additionally, as a huge travel lover, I got to type in some of my favorite travel destinations around the world. Reading Ryans pitch and using his life completely allowed me to escape from reality. It was extremely well thought out as Ryan could have personalized his pitch to places HE loves, or calls home. Rather so, he gave everyone the opportunity to feel at home, or explor...
Unit 3 Pitch
Ted Talk Link I believe that everyone can benefit from watching this video, and relate to it as well. The speaker talks upon the advanatges of playing sports, socially and academically. As softball is a huge part of my identity, I am aware it isnt for everyone else. The Ted Talk is inclusive to all sports and physical activity benefits, not just softball. All sports and activities have lessons they teach us, no matter what court or field your on. These qualities we can from sports are huge impacts to our identities, and that is why I think everyone can find themselves relating to this video.