(BL’s original post can be found here)
BL’s mode-bending assignment is such an insightful example of how meaning totally shifts when you move from one mode to another.
I really appreciated how BL didn’t simply translate their “What’s in your bag/phone” task into another form, but instead reconsidered the purpose of the original activity (identity-making through everyday objects) and rebuilt it in a new mode with intentionality. Redesign was an active process rather than a passive conversion.
I also had fun trying to guess the items. I was honestly terrible at identifying the sounds but that actually made it more engaging. The audio’s ASMR vibe pulled me in way more than a simple photo ever could.
What stood out most was BL’s reflection on what the new mode affords. By shifting from a visual task to a sound-based one, they revealed parts of their identity that in a new and imaginative way. It shows how changing modes can add new layers of meaning and make the experience more interactive for the viewer.
I also appreciated how BL talked about the challenges. Switching modes can definitely blur or lose certain nuances, which fits with the New London Group’s point that every mode has its strengths and limitations.
Overall, BL’s post is thoughtful, creative, and a great example of transmediation. Nicely done!
AI Disclaimer: I used ChatGPT to help edit my work for grammar and clarity. All ideas and final edits are my own.
References:
OpenAI. (2025). ChatGPT [Large language model]. https://chat.openai.com/
The New London Group. (1996). A pedagogy of multiliteracies: Designing social futures. Harvard Educational Review 66(1), 60-92.