This is the last entry for the class of INF103-003. After a long journey and many blog entries both personal and from assignments. Here I will list all of my completed assignments.
The assignments that I completed and posted in the blog are:
These are all of my statistics and it definitely surprised me that there were people in China that saw my post. This was likely due to the tags that I put on my blog posts.
Course Reflection
The class of Informatica 103 section 3 by Professor Vantaggiato in my opinion was a very successful course that taught me all about the expense of the knowledge of websites to enrich the educational experience. We began the course learning about how to establish our website on WordPress. My blog consists of different insights and knowledge on music and my thoughts on the artistry. It became a place where i could freely post my thoughts and interests and I can see myself using it in the future.
I consider that I took full advantage of the skills and resources that were taught and distributed during the duration of the class. Despite our in classroom learning being interrupted by the global Pandemic of Covid-19, I truly feel like this class was specifically one of the best in dealing with the entire situation. The transition from in classroom to online was seamless and Professor Vantaggiato truly demonstrated his capabilities of the topics.
Two Interests
My two favorite tings from the class were the sites Diigolet and even Codecademy. Both of these I will continue to use in my personal time. Diigolet for references and Code academy to further learn how to code in a simplified way.
Two important things I learned
In the end the two most important things I learned were all the information on the final project on 3D-printing and how it is developing here in Puerto Rico. The second most important tool would be the Feedly website which will come in handy when categorizing and finding important information for projects.
I don’t think I would change anything about this course, it is complete and really provides a large amount of resources for the students.
For our final presentation, my group was the last one to present. unfortunately we didn’t have enough class time to finish. Here I will put the complete video of our presentation . I truly feel like my group did an excellent job and I am proud of all that we were able to accomplish.
Playlists are a form of self expression that is oftentimes overlooked. When you create a playlist you compile a list of songs that remind you or are directly related to the subject. For me personally the use of playlists has been continued for many years in regards to classes, creativity and even as gifts for other people. When you are on your way to create a playlist there are a few things that you must keep in mind.
One of the most important things is maintaining a unison in sound. There has to be a conjoined sound that sets the mood for the entire playlist. If it will be sad then the entire playlist should have a progression.
Let’s say that you want to go from sad to happy, then there must be a gradient of sound not simply from an extremely happy to an extremely sad. The medium to utilize could be Spotify, Youtube, or even Soundcloud.
Next, you need to then know who this playlist will be directed towards, for example a boyfriend, a sister or even a mother. Perhaps even a situation.
Ultimately you must consider that creating a playlist is a completely individual experience and that everyone is going to have different versions of what is correct.
It is an incredible way to show your loved ones that you think about them and to say words that you wouldn’t otherwise express.
So next time you don’t know what to give someone why not offer them the gift of music.
Björk Gudmundsdottir is an Icelandic singer-songwriter who has been a groundbreaking figure in the music and visual arts fields. Her art is particularly laced with electronic and organic sounds. Her music breeches on the edge of experimentalism always pushing the limit between nature and technology. Björk has had a career with bands and this helped her grow her relationship with the people that facilitate her musical process. Later in her life as she embarked in her solo career with experimental works her work was always raw and touching in her vulnerability.
Her discography includes her debut album titled Debut as well as the hypnotic Vespertine. Other works include Vulnicura which came after her divorce.
It was a tipping point when Björk began experimenting with microbeats as well as layered recordings of birdsong and an entire flute ensemble.
The artist Bjork is important to me in htat it opened a completley new door for music. I was used to listening to pop and alternative but these micro-beats and incredibly thought out runs impressed me. There is true artistry in this music and though all music is an expression of oneself, it is though Bjork trancends all boundaries.
Her music may appear intimidating and noisy but it is truly the type of music that allows for introspection within. I would highly recommend for anyone who wants to breach out of their comfort zone to give Bjork a listen. This music is not for everyone but it is also incredible to see how music helps like minded people to come together. This is an experience for the ears as well as the mind.
I sincerely hope you will be moved to listen to this incredible artist and all that her work provides.
Para la tarea # 7 cómo teníamos que bajar la extensión llamada Diigo. Eta se utiliza para facilitar el uso de marcadores sociales y como herramienta educativa.
Según las instrucciones encontre 6 páginas de temas que correspondian a mi investigación. Ya que mi investigación es de 3D printing inclui blogs, artículos, y páginas donde se puede aprender más sobre este.
Luego teníamos que encontrar 6 páginas de cualquier interés, yo tome esta oportunidad y busque artículos y sitios que corresponden al tema de mi blog personal: música. Estos hablan sobre cómo categorizar diferentes obras de artistas y poder appreciarals. Para guardar estas páginas se necesitan poner como Bookmarks. Se les puede añadir una breve sinopsis al igual que “tags” tal como el de la clase #inf103.
Esta tarea me gusto ya que ahora tengo una nueva herramienta de la cual no sabía nada antes. El programa Diigo tiene muchas más capabilidades y beneficios para cosas como proyectos grupales y se que lo utilizaré más adelante.
In a raw preview into her artistic journey she released this new record that encapsulates the growth of eight years of progress. In an interview with Vulture, Fiona discusses what each of her songs from the album means.
This album gave me much to think about and to analyze. I tend to listen to alternative music and this is a mix of a type of alternative rock with elements of country and jazz.
The concept of 3D printing has been around for much longer than most people would imagine. Initially this technology first began in 1981. During the years of 1984-1988 the new invention was called stereolithography, this allows designers to create three dimensional models using data. A man named Charles Hull began forming a process that utilized UV lamps and curing resin layer by layer. The process showed undeniable potential. Then in the years following 1999 advances in 3D printing came so far as to successfully create a synthetic human bladder and implant it on someone. 3D printing was an incredible door of opportunities for the medical field.
In 2005 there was even a 3D printer that could print its own parts. Slowly but surely people had the power to create whatever they wished to create. This printing alternative became used for manufacturing industrial parts, mass consumption and was commercially available. Nowadays 3D printing is surely at the highest peak it has ever been. With the creation of aircraft pieces, jewelry, housing parts, and prosthetics this market is nowhere near slowing down.
Technology description:
A 3D printer is simply a machine that can take a digital 3D model and turn it into a tangible 3D object via additive manufacturing. As stated in What is 3d printing?, “The creation of a 3D printed object is achieved using additive processes. In an additive process an object is created by laying down successive layers of material until the object is created. Each of these layers can be seen as a thinly sliced horizontal cross-section of the eventual object.” While these printers come in many forms, they all have three basic parts: the digital file, printing machine and printing material.
The digital file instructs the printer exactly how to create the 3D object. It does this by dividing the object into layers and describing the dimensions of each layer with great accuracy. Once uploaded the oficial file, the printing machine needs enough free and clean space to construct the object, which is why 3D printers typically have a box, vat, or compartment to work in. While techniques vary, these machines usually employ nozzles or lasers to lay down the material and then set it for each layer. Once starting to print, the printer extrudes the material into thus creating the object wanted. These printed objects are mainly created of a single material. One of the most popular is ABS plastic; however, 3D printers can also use various types of nylon and resins.
All in all the process of 3D printing encompases many forms of technology and materials used in almost all industries. The 3D machines are here to serve needs from short-run prototyping through full-scale contract manufacturing. It has changed the way people can present objects and improves a better work lifestyle.
Operative System- Windows, Mac, Ubuntu, Raspberry Pi
Essentially, 3DPrinterOS is kind of a “store for everything”, where you can transform your STL file into a printed object with just moving one finger. This solution of 3D printing is ideal for manufacturers, universities, companies and designers.
IceSL
Function– cutting program and design
Level- Intermediate
Operative System- Windows, Linux
The last version of the 3D printing program is that you can specify different values for a specific print configuration at certain layer heights and IceSL will scale the changes themselves.
Blender
Function– Design
Level- Professional
Operative System- Windows, Mac, Linux
Blender is a powerful tool for 3D printing you can find. Counts with a useful community and with a big amount of online tutorials. The program is open source, so extensions are often removed to improve it and increase its functionalities.
Virtual library WEB article
This article titled “Student Research Applied in 3D Printed Prosthetic Technology” written by Emma Hernandez PH.D talks about how the efforts of undergraduate students of the University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences campus specifically working in the BioMedical Innovation Laboratory had been working hard to utilize 3D printing in order to facilitate the access to low cost prosthetic hands. This use of 3D printing is incredibly positive in the disabled community and the efforts of these students working in the BIL and how their objective is to give back to the community that most needs this technology’s help.
FERNÁNDEZ-REPOLLET, E. (2018). Student Research Applied in 3D-Printed Prosthetic Technology. Caribbean Business, 4(38), 25.
This article titled “Three-dimensional printers making headway in Puerto Rico market” written by Denis Costa discusses the headway in the Puerto Rico market of three-dimensional (3D) printers. Topics mentioned include the seek of local firms on full commercial advantage of the devices, the earliest adopter has been the manufacturing, design and consultancy services Tredé with specialties in product development projects, and arrival of Rich Port 3D Solutions which focuses on the healthcare sector.
COSTA, D. (2015). Three-dimensional printers making headway in Puerto Rico market. Caribbean Business, 43(8), 26.
The article titled “Mixed reality combined with three-dimensional printing technology in total hip arthroplasty: an update review with preliminary case presentations” is about how three-dimensional technology has been used to help surgeons have a more robust model so they can better understand the injured areas and create a better surgery plan. This article, especially, is a review on how a surgeon can complete a complex total hip arthroplasty. Therefore, the article presents the story of a 59 years old man who undergoes arthroplasty on his left hip, thus using 3D printing technology to have patient data digitally and visibly.
Lei PF, Su Sl, Kong LY, Wang Cg, Zhong D, Hu YH. (2019,2020). Mixed reality combined with three-dimensional printing technology in total hip arthroplasty: an update review with a preliminary case presentation. Australia: EBSCO, Virtual Library: University of the Sacred Heart. Recovered from:
“What Is 3D Printing and How Does It Work? | Mashable Explains” (2018)
VI. Interviews on 6 experts in the field
Vicente Gasco Gomez is an entrepreneur, teacher, designer, consultant, and specialized in 3D printing fabricating technology. He was able to provide services in advertising, architecture, fashion, and help create advances in the medical and educational industry. He became the first professor at Atlantic University college to teach 3D printing as well as create Keznr, 3D printing jewelry.
Assa Ashuach is the creator of Assa Studio and has worked in 3D printing for many years teaching the use of digital tools and design. His work has been exhibited in many galleries around the world. He has received awards based on his projects and has been known to work alongside architects.
Joel Telling, also known as 3D Printing Nerd started out his youtube channel as a way for him to share all the cool things he was doing with his very first 3d printer. Since then, his channel has transformed into one of the most trusted online places for 3d printer reviews, tips, and tricks. His videos and interviews with other experts in the field, teach and provide a creative method for people to learn. His goal is to inform, educate, and advocate. As he accomplishes this with thanks in part to the wonderful 3d printing community that he is a part of.
María Laura Martínez is a designer and manufacturing manager. She is the founder of Keznr, a curly jewelry company created by 3D printing and her jewelry is inspired by English literature. She won awards in London and has been invited to exhibit her work in London. Also, María Laura is a consultant in 3D printing initiatives in Puerto Rico. It belongs to the Tredé Printing company whose founder is the Puerto Rican Vicente Gascó.
Pierre Salazar is a digital artist with more than 15 years of experience in the film industry. He has participated in numerous productions helping the most renowned film directors accomplish their creative vision. Since 2013 Pierre is co-founder and one of two academic directors in the recently created EPIC (Escuela Peruana de la Industria Cinematográfica). Known for movies like ‘Knowing’ (2009), ‘Sucker Punch’ (2011), ‘Legend of the Guardians’ (2010) and ‘The Lego Movie’ (2014).
José M. Báez Colón is a professor of Access Control Machinery (CNC) in the “Escuela de Troquelería y Herramentaje de Puerto Rico”. In this school, together with their students they build new tools for daily use by 3D printing. Its objective is to make the student create their own design and thus contribute to the student`s entrepreneurship.
Website: Escuela de Troquelería y Herramentaje de Puerto Rico
Interview: Text by the Whatsapp platform and via telephone.
VIII. Blogs de 3D Printing
3D Printing Industry | The Authority of 3D Printing
From– London
About- We feature the latest 3D printing news, from research to applications showcase, we cover the whole industry, the new 3D printers, materials and events.
Frequency- 4 posts a day
3DPrinting.com | The Voice of 3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing
About- 3DPrinting.com is a news organization dedicated to bringing you up to date on all the latest news from the 3D printing industry.
Frequency– 8 posts a day
I.materialise
From- Leuven, Belgium
About- i.materialise is an online 3D printing service, community and marketplace for creative people. It is a 3D printing blog that keeps you updated about outstanding 3D designs, the newest 3D printing technologies and the best 3D modeling software tutorials.
Frequency- 1 post a day
REFERENCES
Technologies studied, brief history
Goldberg, D. (2014). History of 3D printing: It’s older than you think. Redshift EN.
Este artículo plantea cómo las páginas web de Facebook y Twitter saben muchisima mas informacion de lo que nosotros los usuarios nos imaginamos.
Estos medios tienen una herramienta para poder saber que amigos recomendarnos, esto aparece como “personas que quizás conozcas”
Al Facebook o Twitter saber nuestras amistades ya pueden entender las cosas que nos interesan.
Estos medios no solo usan información del historial si no que la información no pública de patrones de navegación.
Esto se llama “perfiles en la sombra”, esto aplica a personas que no tienen cuenta de red social pero que aun así los medios tienen datos y perfiles para ellos.
Esto ocurre por las veces que le damos acceder a que estas aplicaciones tengan acceso a nuestra lista de contactos.
Estos son sistemas de predicción que con la ayuda de profesionales van siendo cada vez más específicas en prediciendo los intereses de cada persona basado en patrones.
La persona que está hablando sobre su experiencia al conseguir una copia de su data de Facebook.
Esta persona menciona como estaba totalmente sorprendido que Facebook tenía información sobre su número de teléfono, personas que había removido en los últimos 14 años e incluso como le brindaba su información como nombre completo y email a casas publicitarias.
Facebook retiene mucho mas información de lo que pensamos, ya que ellos tienen muchas subsecciones conteniendo cada parte de tu información.
Ya que Facebook en si es una manera estratégica para los publicistas poner sus anuncios esta página comparte la información personal de sus usuarios para saber qué cosas promoverlos.
Muchas de estas páginas están afiliadas, esto incluye Google. Este depende de los anuncios publicitarios y al igual que Facebook, comparte información en subsecciones para saber identificar qué cosas necesitas.
Este artículo presenta que Google tiene una cantidad inmensa de data de todo lo que tu has hecho en tu vida. Aunque asuste, Google tiene la fecha y la localización de todos los lugares a los que has ido desde el dia que comenzase a usar Google en tu celular.
Para ponerlo en perspectiva, la data que Google tiene sobre ti podría llegar millones de documentos de Word. Es una cantidad ciertamente sorprendente.
Incluye todas las aplicaciones que has utilizado, todo tu historial de youtube al igual que todas las cosas que has buscado por el “search engine”.
Todas las fotos que tienes en Google images, y cada email que has enviado. Cada foto guardada por Google images.
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La segunda parte de esta tarea era bajar Disconnect.me. Esto es para saber qué compañías están conectadas y en la que las información se interlaken. Es importante tener este conocimiento para poder determinar con autosuficiencia qué información quieres que esté en las páginas web.
Aqui presento mi Disconnect me para los websites de Youtube y WordPress. Demuestra los datos de que ambas de estas aplicaciones están conectadas con cosas debajo de la superficie.
En mi opinión, es sumamente importante tener todo el conocimiento de cuáles aplicaciones utilizan data e información personal para entonces poder “target” hacia ati correctamente. Da un poco de miedo saber que una persona normal puede simplemente poner tanta información en las páginas web y ni siquiera pensar en las consecuencias o en qué manos caerá esa información. Estaré compartiendo esta información con las personas a mi alrededor para crear conciencia de toto o que pasa en las sombras del internet.
There are countless of different forms of therapy all around the globe but one that can be especially useful in this time of quarantine is music therapy. Due to the current state of the world, it is no surprise that we turn to music and entertainment sources to relieve some of the stress of this new reality we are living in.
Music therapy is a practice that utilizes sound to treat different needs that each individual could have. This involves physical, emotional, social, or cognitive areas. While usually performed by a professional therapist that decides on treatments such as creating music, listening, or even dancing we can take this as an outline and apply it to everyday life.
Just like how pregnant women play classical music, adults often forget that these sounds are proven to stimulate certain areas of the brain. Music allows for us to tap into our emotions, releasing chemicals that impact our moods. These elicited behavioral changes don’t have to be frightening, we can use them to our advantage. Each person has the liberty to search for which sound they resonate with and feels more comforting. Now is a time perfect for self introspection with the help of the sounds that make you not just want to open up but make you feel at home.
The world is going through a very complicated state right now and it is up to us to prevent the spread of this disease. Social distancing might be very difficult but using the resources around you such as music it could turn into a not so negative situation.
In class we learned about a search engine called Yandex. It is much safer and private then other search engines such as Google and Bing. Our assignment was to put a picture of ourselves in the reverse search and show the results. Here are mine.
This was the picture I used of myself.
These were my results.
It is clear that Yandex recognized the angle in which my face was in as well as the volume of curls on my head and face. It is with a full heart that I see pictures of the artist Zendeya who I admire very much. I am also thankful that pictures of lions didn’t come up.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13517444-stung?from_search=true&qid=RAm68b0nWg&rank=1 – Libro llamado “Stung”, normalmente para niños jóvenes. Un mundo donde la sociedad está dividida por un muro, los que tienen el tatuaje y los que no. Estos con el tatuaje ya no son humanos si no bestias con el deseo de matar, pero Fionna, la protagonista, tiene el tatuaje y sigue como un ser humano normal.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6751668/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 – Parasite una tragicomedia sumamente fluida que depicta la vida de dos familias viviendo paralelamente hasta que sus vidas empiezan a intercalarse. Ha ganado muchísimos premios junto con varios Oscars.
Fran's Music Blog 