Johnathan L. Peters

Have you ever wondered if you were in the position to shape the young minds of the future, what methods or ideas would be useful? I racked my brain when presented with this is a unique question for a class discussion. I remember my K-12 education and when I compare it to my 11-year-old little … More Digital Education

The idea of “folk” art since digital culture has evolved in many ways. In the past, a political comic was viewed in only a few places. It was drawn by a cartoonist and circulated in print publications. The current state of folk art allows everyone to participate. Instead of drawing a picture, captioning it, submitting … More Modern “Folk” Art

Transmedia storytelling is a more in depth process than many may be aware of. Storytelling when I was younger dealt with more traditional tales that had an underlying message of morality. Stories like The Three Little Pigs, The Three Bears, and David & Goliath incorporated thing issues that are still relevant today, such as bullying, … More Story Time

Utilitarianism isn’t anything new. It is instilled in the DNA of many living things. There are tons of species that have survived based on this. Henry Jenkins argues that a knowledge based culture can further not just an individual growth but also the society in which the ideas are shared. Hopefully, I haven’t lost you … More It Takes a Village

Have you or your loved ones ever been a judged scribbles on a wall? Not liked a musicians song? Thought a film was bad? If you have answered yes to any or all of these questions, you are a victim of art. What is art? This question has been asked to many over centuries and … More The Arts

Have we not learned anything from history? As many great empires before us, there is a great time of art, communication, humanity, and prosperity. In almost everyone of those instances it is followed by co rruption, violence, ego, then ultimately falls. Ken Burns stated that our social media has allowed us too much comfort. We are able … More Reactive, Not Proactive

Media Analysis #3 Living in a technology based society has many ups and downs. I work in a retail, convincing people that this new gadget will help make the day-to-day grind easier and also help with remaining connected to friends and loved ones. It isn’t just the devices that I am peddling, but the home … More The 4th Estate

Media-analysis Prompt #2 Twitter has become a very unique platform for everyone. Anything can be said and it can also be said to anyone. Twitter gives normal people to to chat directly toward their favorite musician, actor, or brand, with a chance that they may get retweeted or responded toward.  Many breaking events are on … More Content or Content

Guess what… You are now reading my blog for another class. It is one of two courses remaining for me to get my Bachelors degree. The good news is that this is the last class I will have for this blog. The bad news is that this is the last class I will have for … More Digital Reflection