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Brief overview of how dial-up connections are set up. Yes, we all remember it. Nevertheless, it shows how far technology has come. 

Not only does this article help us stay informed about the events that are taking place in Syria, but it also demonstrates that the access to the Internet really is more than turning on a computer. A vast network is necessary to keep connected to the area and when this network becomes interrupted it can cause an entire city, even some of the biggest, to lose their connection to the online world.

Persuasion/rhetoric. Another great real life connection to rhetoric in our daily lives. This video breaks down the top 3 aspects of rhetoric Pathos, Ethos and Logos. It explains it based on a situation that happened a few years ago when a famous world renowned violinist played for free in a subway station, with all the passersby being unaware that is would usually cost over a hundred dollars to watch him play.

Persuasion/rhetoric. Another great real life connection to rhetoric in our daily lives. This video breaks down the top 3 aspects of rhetoric Pathos, Ethos and Logos. It explains it based on a situation that happened a few years ago when a famous world renowned violinist played for free in a subway station, with all the passersby being unaware that is would usually cost over a hundred dollars to watch him play.

The concept of alignment says that everything on a page should be visually connected to something else on the page.

People are physically, psychologically, and socially influenced by color. Color has been found to have connections to health and it can help set the mood through which your designs are seen. << how color and contrast are beneficial to design.

"REPETITION is the use of similar or connected pictorial elements." This webpage also gives a clear definition of every element of design.

"The word culture has many different meanings.  For some it refers to an appreciation of good literature, music, art, and food." To understand how new media and technology connect to culture, we must understand what culture is. This is a great resource!

I really like how this article ties directly to new media, which connects to what we learn in class everyday. It makes me interested in the book that is being reviewed.

Explains more about the culture that has been created using the internet as a source of information and how communication has increased due to this phenomenon. It helped me draw connects to how we perceive the internet today and the history of the internet.

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Mind Mapping connect ideas, inspire My Intro mind map

This is a personal application of what we read about in the chapter about Texture. There are many different texture packs used in the game of Minecraft to help the player feel more connected with the world they want to create.

REPETITION is the use of similar or connected pictorial elements. For example, similar shapes, colors or lines that are used more than once"

A neat little video that connects persuasive writing to the many advertisements all around the world today and the key tips to be successful in persuading an audience. The audience of this video is evidently college students just like us.

Alignment is the A in C.R.A.P. on this website. One thing to consider in design is repitition creates visual connections between content

This is a fantastic resource because it refers to and combines several design fundamentals. Dots and points can have a lot to do with lines, implies or otherwise.