This choice was definitely based on the caption.. i love poetry!! The emotional appeal of the title drew me in as well.
Once again, the caption drew me in. With all that is happening in the world today, I was intrigued to watch this video and experience another's viewpoint.
This caption interested me due to the "realness" of the situation. Becoming an adult kind of hits you quickly.. I'm sure many can relate to this.
This was obviously a "no brainer" for me, as it involved sports!
- I like this digital story because it involved sports, but also because it involved an athlete. A regular student athlete. Not a professional or college superstar, but your every day ordinary high school baseball player.
- This digital story taught me to not be restricted by constrictions. If you want something, go get it.
- It surprised me that after watching, this story was not intended or made just strictly for athletes. This story is for anyone who is wanting to chase a dream that seems out of reach.
- The social problem addressed in this story is a crucial one. In society today people try to put “restrictions on dreams”. They try to form categories for what people can and cannot or should and should not try or strive to do and achieve. Forget that! If you want something in life, go after it!
- This story is an excellent example of how digital story telling can play a huge influence in lives and social problems. Seeing that it is not just “me” and that other people are experiencing the same problems can be a huge relief and motivator.
- The story provides evidence that the creator is involved involved in the analysis of his own culture because he points out and “calls out” society on its restrictions. On it’s stereotypes and labeling.
- These stories provide respect and healthy respect for healthy multiculturalism because they are not “targeting” anyone or anything, but they are expressing their own experiences and feelings in an appropriate manner. I myself think that these pieces are excellent and can be beneficial to many adolescents living and experiencing today’s society and culture.
Like you, I like the universal applicability of the message. I especially like his sequential, step-by-step call to action which starts with harnessing anger and then becomes empowering yourself with passion and pride.
ReplyDeleteI like his drive. He isn't going to accept that he can't and settle for something he doesn't want. I think many people can relate to that. I agree, sometimes, things just don't work out the way you want. But if you try again, you might be surprised at the results.
ReplyDeleteI can see why you liked this video so much. This video was very inspiring and is something that others can relate to. I like that he is just an ordinary kid like everyone else and has goals for himself. He has motivation that others who love sports can relate to. This video reminds me of a student that I had last year that was barely 5 foot but had a passion to play basketball and baseball. He has been working really hard and working out to get stronger so that he can compete against the bigger kids at his school.
ReplyDeleteI also found this video inspirational. Kenneth is a very good motivational speaker. I appreciate and admire his positive attitude and his drive. I think this applies to anyone, because there is always going to be something we want to do but think we can't. The key, as Kenneth shows us, is to believe in ourselves and our abilities.
ReplyDeleteI think this video would be a great teaching tool either in sports or in a regular classroom. This is a young man who is trying to inspire others to not let anything stop them from achieving their dreams. If all students had this drive, could you imagine the possibilities?
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