I chose these emojis because I really enjoy PE, but sometimes it can get a bit repetitive if we are doing a unit I don’t personally enjoy.
Health and Wellness Core Competency Reflection
Some of my traits/skills that make me a leader in the are of physical and/or mental health include…
I try to include people that don’t have a partner, and to participate in activities because it’s good to be physically healthy. When someone else messes up in an activity or is hurt, I check in to make sure they’re okay. That would be an aspect of supporting mental health.
2. Some of my preferred strategies for maintaining a healthy, balanced lifestyle include…
I like to be active, therefore I play basketball and soccer. In my family it’s important to get exercise regularly so this keeps me busy and active.
1: Considering all of the examples of ads you saw and the one you created, what did you learn about who benefits from advertisement?
I think that the company who makes the ad will always be the one that benefits from it, even if they make a little bit of money, even if they make a lot. Also, the people who help with the ad will benefit as well, even if they aren’t part of the company. If there is a model or actor, then they will probably get compensation as well but my guess is that they don’t get paid for every percent of the dollar that the company makes forever from that ad.
2: Why is the who important to remember when you view an advertisement?
It is important to have a targeted audience, because if it doesn’t apply to most of the viewers then it isn’t relevant to them, meaning that they won’t pay attention. As a result, the company won’t get customers. Sometimes, it’s important to generalize your ad for all, because then more people will think that the thing being sold is helpful for them. If you fail to do so, then your sales potentially won’t be so great.
3: Discuss the effectiveness (or not) of each form of persuasion: logical, ethical and emotional on an audience (and on you).
Logical ads are effective because it tells you that the thing advertised is necessary, effective and that you need it. Although, it might not work because it won’t be the same for everyone. For example, a sale at a sports store would be interesting for people who play sports, but not so much for ones who don’t. Ethical is effective because you see a brand you trust, or more often a celebrity, and think that if they like it, I will to. However, it could backfire because it could be a celebrity that you don’t know, or rather, one that you dislike. Finally, Emotional is effective because it makes you feel something that is intended to nudge you into buying their product (or donating, contributing, etc). It could be guilt, happiness, desire- all of which are trying to push you in the direction of supporting the brand or franchise.
4: Choose 3 advertising techniques and explain why they are effective in advertisement.
Repetition: I used repetition in my ad to explain why it was ideal if you owned a dog. I think the purpose of this, and why it is used in ads, is because it is catchy and stays in the viewer’s head, so that the ad isn’t forgettable.
Colour: Colour schemes can be used to make a colour palette for the ad. It can be intented to be pleasant, bold, subtle, relaxing, intriguing, etc. My colour scheme in my ad was used to match the product being sold (orange and blue).
Promotions: Giving a deal or promoting your product in a pleasing light is important. I did this at the end of my ad, saying that if you buy 2 fetch balls then you get one free. Now, deals aren’t always what they seem. They can be presented nicely, but who would need 3 of the same fetch balls? In my ad, it is said you can get one free if you buy one but who needs 3? Another example is food. 30% less fat? Great, but what was the amount of fat in the first place? It could still be quite a high number, that they just don’t say to make you see the product in a better light.
To conclude, everyday ads that you see everywhere are more complicated than they seem. I learned this through exploring various advertising techniques and using them to create an original ad of my own. I enjoyed playing around with other ads I’d seen and adding elements of those to my own (colours, demonstration of repetition, etc). That is the inspiration with my ad and the thought process behind it. I learned how to spot other companies uses of advertisement techniques. Overall, it was an interesting assignment and my knowledge of advertising benefited from it.
Core Competency Reflection:
1: This is how I selected images and words to create impact for my planned audience:
I used a bold colour scheme of orange and blue to match the product and grab the audience’s attention. Loud font was used as well to create a fun, outstanding presentation which I thought was a good contribution to the ad.
2: One strategy or activity that stimulated my imagination on this project wasā¦
I was excited that I would get lots of creative license over the presentation of this ad, because I enjoy being able to develop and create my own ideas. It motivated me to do my best and put in my best effort to make this ad worthwhile to the viewers, but also for me to look back on and be proud of.
3: I respectfully advocated for my needs on this project byā¦
I had trouble with inserting the powerpoint the correct way, but teachers and peers helped me with that because I asked for help. It was and is a challenge because I have a different kind of computer, but I overcame that anyhow and tried to preserve.
The poster above shows how I characterize myself. It shows with the different elements how I view myself, personally and socially. All of these contribute to my identity and who I am as a person. I used core competencies to display what I’m strong and not so strong at in English 9.
A digital footprint- what is it? If you are online, on social media, or even just texting- chances are, you are leaving a digital footprint. This means any ābread crumbsā you leave online, such as likes, comments, pictures, videos (even if itās a private account!), anything- that is a digital footprint. Itās called this because youāve left a mark, shown that youāve been there, any information you leave leads back to you.
There are both pros and cons to this. A pro could be that you can see who follows you, or likes your post, but there are cons, such as anything you try to delete is never really deleted. When itās out there, itās out there.
The internet can be dangerous, too. Giving personal information to strangers or unsafe websites is not okay (and be careful when accepting terms of use!) because it could potentially use it against you, or try to sell you things. Ways you can work around this is giving a fake birthday (and remembering just in case you need it), a fake first and last name, and not including anything too personal about yourself in your username.
Iāve learned to never give my full name or last name online, or just make a fake one altogether (unless Iām signing up for something that requires my name). I also know that anything can be screen-shotted or shared, so do not give up or say something sensitive. Over the years I have used technology quite a bit, for school, creative reasons, recipes, entertainment, and so much more. When you live in such a digitally connected world, you need to understand how to use it and also to be safe.
While there are different policies for different types of apps, (entertainment, social media, text/email, games, online shopping, etc.), I searched up what the privacy policy for Instagram is as an example for social media safety. They said, āWe donāt sell any of your information to anyone, and we never will.ā However, according to this website, you should still be careful with your location, phone number, private/public accounts, etc. There are many factors included when you want to make a post, and those were a few of them. As that website states, you can reveal your location in a post, but that grants your whereabouts to strangers. Another source I used (find here, at 0:10) says to make your account private and only let people you know follow you. In my personal experience, (when I had Tiktok) I made my account private as well and only let people I knew follow me. I am very glad I did now, because while having 9 followers isnāt exactly impressive, itās better then having it out there for strangers to see.
Image from seeklogo.com
I know that my digital footprint can have both positive and negative consequences, includingā¦so I adjust my actions toā¦
Some negative consequences could be videos used against me, seen by future employers, content or my image stolen, and personal information hacked. This could happen by making a public account or giving personal information. Some positive impacts could be using it to my advantage, like advertising a product, getting multiple ways to find information (and multiple opinions!) and so many other ways, like entertainment. I have adjusted my actions in the sense that I am more considerate when giving information. I donāt give my full name on my account or username, and donāt turn my location on.
Some of the ways I work to build and maintain online relationships areā¦
Social media is a good way to see what others are up to, but connecting one on one or in group chat is more personal, and easier to get information and update each other (or just conversations). It is a great way to stay in touch, and I try to maintain a healthy online relationship with friends and family. I have older relatives in England, and I try to email regularly to keep in touch. I text friends on Whatsapp for homework, to make plans, and to just talk or call. I prefer not to have conversations on Snapchat because texts will delete, and I donāt think DMs on Instagram or Tiktok are preferable since anyone can message you and it is not what the app is designed for. I check notifications every day and try to check all of my emails regularly, if not daily. This is how everyone can and will reach me, so it is a good way to build relationships, online.
Some of my preferred strategies for maintaining a healthy, balanced online presence includeā¦
Right now I want to cut back on my technology use with entertainment (Snapchat, Youtube) so Iām going to try setting limits for myself or powering off my phone to restrain my use and get mandatory things out of the way (homework, piano practice, sports). Being present online is important, not only because you can correspond with teachers and peers, but you can build a healthy relationship with technology, by connecting with others, friends and family. It is essential to be safe, but also to have a good association with the online world. I hope to continue being cautious and aware online, and to preserve a positive online presence.
Art below made by Annaliesa, September 2022, WordArt
Sources and websites used:
Word Cloud Generator. https://wordart.com/. Accessed 4 Nov. 2022.
Hereās How You Can Stay Safe on Instagram.Ā www.youtube.com, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxwrip9DiTg. Accessed 4 Nov. 2022.
ā5 Ways to Keep Your Instagram Profile Safe.āĀ Naked Security, 22 June 2016, https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2016/06/22/5-ways-to-keep-your-instagram-profile-safe/.
A digital footprint- what is it? If you are online, on social media, or even just texting- chances are, you are leaving a digital footprint. This means any ābread crumbsā you leave online, such as likes, comments, pictures, videos (even if itās a private account!), anything- that is a digital footprint. Itās called this because youāve left a mark, shown that youāve been there, any information you leave leads back to you.Ā
There are both pros and cons to this. A pro could be that you can see who follows you, or likes your post, but there are cons, such as anything you try to delete is never really deleted. When itās out there, itās out there.Ā
The internet can be dangerous, too. Giving personal information to strangers or unsafe websites is not okay (and be careful when accepting terms of use!) because it could potentially use it against you, or try to sell you things. Ways you can work around this is giving a fake birthday (and remembering just in case you need it), a fake first and last name, and not including anything too personal about yourself in your username.Ā
Iāve learned to never give my full name or last name online, or just make a fake one altogether (unless Iām signing up for something that requires my name). I also know that anything can be screen-shotted or shared, so do not give up or say something sensitive. Over the years I have used technology quite a bit, for school, creative reasons, recipes, entertainment, and so much more. When you live in such a digitally connected world, you need to understand how to use it and also to be safe.Ā
While there are different policies for different types of apps, (entertainment, social media, text/email, games, online shopping, etc.), I searched up what the privacy policy for Instagram is as an example for social media safety. They said, āWe don’t sell any of your information to anyone, and we never will.ā However, according to this website, you should still be careful with your location, phone number, private/public accounts, etc. There are many factors included when you want to make a post, and those were a few of them. As that website states, you can reveal your location in a post, but that grants your whereabouts to strangers. Another source I used (find here, at 0:10) says to make your account private and only let people you know follow you. In my personal experience, (when I had Tiktok) I made my account private as well and only let people I knew follow me. I am very glad I did now, because while having 9 followers isnāt exactly impressive, itās better then having it out there for strangers to see.Ā
Image from seeklogo.com
I know that my digital footprint can have both positive and negative consequences, including…so I adjust my actions toā¦
Some negative consequences could be videos used against me, seen by future employers, content or my image stolen, and personal information hacked. This could happen by making a public account or giving personal information. Some positive impacts could be using it to my advantage, like advertising a product, getting multiple ways to find information (and multiple opinions!) and so many other ways, like entertainment. I have adjusted my actions in the sense that I am more considerate when giving information. I donāt give my full name on my account or username, and donāt turn my location on.
Some of the ways I work to build and maintain online relationships areā¦
Social media is a good way to see what others are up to, but connecting one on one or in group chat is more personal, and easier to get information and update each other (or just conversations). It is a great way to stay in touch, and I try to maintain a healthy online relationship with friends and family. I have older relatives in England, and I try to email regularly to keep in touch. I text friends on Whatsapp for homework, to make plans, and to just talk or call. I prefer not to have conversations on Snapchat because texts will delete, and I donāt think DMs on Instagram or Tiktok are preferable since anyone can message you and it is not what the app is designed for. I check notifications every day and try to check all of my emails regularly, if not daily. This is how everyone can and will reach me, so it is a good way to build relationships, online.
Some of my preferred strategies for maintaining a healthy, balanced online presence includeā¦
Right now I want to cut back on my technology use with entertainment (Snapchat, Youtube) so Iām going to try setting limits for myself or powering off my phone to restrain my use and get mandatory things out of the way (homework, piano practice, sports). Being present online is important, not only because you can correspond with teachers and peers, but you can build a healthy relationship with technology, by connecting with others, friends and family. It is essential to be safe, but also to have a good association with the online world. I hope to continue being cautious and aware online, and to preserve a positive online presence.
Art below made by Annaliesa, September 2022, WordArt
