I am linking to Katy Richards’ Emoji Story.
Reflecting on Katy’s post revealed several commonalities in our approach to the assignment. Both of us began by translating the movie title into emojis as a strategic starting point, which helped set the stage for the rest of the narrative. Additionally, we both faced technical difficulties in adding emojis directly into our posts. Katy had to provide a link to an image, whereas I embedded a screenshot of mine. These challenges underscore the limitations of the medium (WordPress) and the extra steps required to overcome them.
Another significant challenge we both encountered was conveying complex plot details and relationships using emojis. While some elements are straightforward to depict, others require more creativity and often fall short of capturing the full complexity of the narrative. This difficulty highlights the inherent limitations of emojis in representing intricate storylines and abstract concepts.
Both Katy and I touched on the concept of multimodal communication, referring to academic perspectives to frame our experiences. We mentioned the evolving nature of language and communication, with emojis serving as a modern example of this shift. This reflects a broader understanding of how digital communication tools are changing the way we express ideas and emotions.
I particularly appreciated Katy’s reflection on visual notetaking, drawing a parallel between this task and the practice of using symbols to represent ideas. Visual notetaking offers significant benefits, especially for students with learning or communication challenges. However, it also leans heavily on nouns and struggles to convey abstract concepts, similar to the limitations we encountered with emojis.
Furthermore, Katy’s post and my reflection both recognize the educational value of using visual symbols. Despite their limitations, these tools can enhance understanding and retention, particularly for students who might benefit from alternative forms of communication. The task has also provided valuable insights into the strategic selection and organization of content to aid comprehension.