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Navigating through a space traffic jam

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  Navigating through a space traffic jam The Space Tourist Chronicles  podcast Trapped in a cosmic gridlock, navigating space felt less like an adventure and more like rush hour back home. Ahead, the opulent cruise liner, The Stellar Serpent, dominated the view, its countless portholes gleaming with the carefree anticipation of its occupants. We were surrounded by a frenzy of vessels, from elegant private yachts to bulky cargo freighters, all vying for position, their navigation lights impatiently flickering like agitated fireflies. Our Subi yearned to escape, but felt anchored. Katcha, usually composed, emitted a low growl. Our frustration mounted. This jockeying for position was proving expensive. The Subi’s guidance system incessantly blared “Collision Alert (Minor),” each warning was complemented by a blast of avoidance energy. Days seemed to crawl by, the euphoria of the Kepler Kiss now a fading memory. This wasn't the boundless exploration we'd paid for; nothing is worse...

What is Manga? part 3

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What is Manga  - is a research-based unit/tutorial plan for Year 10 students > Free to use and alter Recommended (prior) reading :    Part 1  Part 2   Learning Requirements and Success Criteria Learning Requirements: Develop the skills to employ digital software to construct an effective design. Success Criteria: You will demonstrate a greater understanding of what is a good Manga Business Card design CRAP. You will demonstrate greater skills in applying Inkscape to construct a Manga Business Card. Expectation 1 You are expected to complete 3 requirements: Requirement 1 : You will upload an example of a Manga Business Card and reflect on why you chose it. Requirement 2 : Video Tutorial Basic Business Card. Requirement 3 : Design your own Business Card - Design a Business Card. Expectation 2 You will create your own Manga Business Card.  Requirement 1 To complete this requirement,...

What is Manga? part 2

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What is Manga  - is a research-based unit/tutorial plan for Year 10 students > Free to use and alter Recommended (prior) reading :   Part 1  Part 2: Creation of a Manga Badge Learning Requirements: Develop the skills to employ digital software to design effective designs. Success Criteria: You will demonstrate a greater understanding of what is a good Manga Badge design. You will demonstrate greater skills in applying Inkscape as a vector design tool. Expectations Summary Expectation 1: You are expected contribute to the Forum: Manga Badge Skill Development by addressing 4 requirements. (Teacher sets up an online forum/discussion board) Requirement 1 : You will upload an example of a Manga Badge (an internet search)and reflect on why you chose it. Requirement 2 : Inkscape Basic Shapes Tutorial Requirement 3 : Inkscape - Drawing a cartoon Requirement 4 : Inkscape - Draw an icon Requirements 1 to 4 are to be uploaded in...

What is Manga? part 1

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What is Manga  - is a research-based unit/tutorial plan for Year 10 students > Free to use and alter Learning Requirements and Success Criteria Learning Requirements: Understand, analyze, and evaluate the impact of social and/or ethical issues related to information-processing and publishing technologies. Success Criteria: You will demonstrate a greater cultural understanding of the characteristics and conventions of Manga art through a study of Japanese artists. You will demonstrate a greater understanding of how information-processing and publishing technologies employ Manga art. Expectations Expectation 1: You will need to participate in the WHAT IS MANGA forum by addressing 2 requirements: Requirement 1: You must post your ideas and thoughts on Manga into the forum Requirement 2: You must reply to other classmates ideas and thoughts on Manga WARNING: The Manga forum is a place to share ideas and thoughts on Manga. You must respect ea...

Godin Sickness animation

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Godin Sickness, awaken us from our consumption. AT Deliver us from our pleasure of spending. WHAT Around and around the center we gather and prey. POINT Too sick to fling off and venture and discover meaning. IS Too weak to maintain concentration, a continuous distraction, a wanted insatiable hunger. TOO MUCH