Author: My blog

Accessibility and Media/Source credit

For my final project I followed all accessibility guidelines which includes Alt text for images, Heading structure for posts/pages, Descriptive link text for all links, High color contrast for images and text and an audio transcript for all podcasts. For my media and source credit I have listed it on all podcast post, here is the list of credits: For audio editing I used the website VEED.io . Photo credit: J-Slo Photo (UMW media day photographer). For audio transcript I used Descript.com.

Information Accuracy and copyright license

For this project I used all my own personal information. I used my own and other lacrosse players personal experience to create fun and entertaining podcasts. I used all copyright free sites to edit my audios. I also used not help from AI.

Link to Podcast website

https://sportsatumw.makennahadden24.com/

Audio Recording

Data

The data I used for this project was data comparing students who play sports in college verses students who don’t play sports grades. I got my data from StatCrunch. The data discussed how student athletes receive higher grades than students who don’t play sports.

Audio

I chose to create a short audio discussing this topic because I wanted to explain to listeners how the data was taken and what exactly it means. My audio supports my data because I discussed how students who play sports obtain a higher GPA, from a student-athlete perspective.

Equipment and Audio

I chose to use my computer audio recorder called “simple recorder” to record this project because it was simple and easy to use. To brainstorm the media I wanted in my audio I wrote down a checklist of what I needed to include.

Credit

StatCrunch

Makenna Hadden

For my final project I want continue to discuss sports at UMW. I want to create a podcast and potentially interview sports players here at UMW. I would like to use my first audio from the audio assignment and then continue on with two other podcasts.

Data

The data Set I used was comparing students who play sports verses students who don’t play sports GPAs. I used StatCrunch for my data.

The process

I used the data I found online to create an excel work book. I am very familiar with excel because I have used it several times before. I used the data to create a Pivot Table and used that to create the graph bellow. Here is my Excel Data.

Topic

The topic I chose for my video was sports at UMW. I used YouTube to find a copyright free short clip of a field hockey game. For support for this topic, I used the UMW athletics website and the website Community College Daily for reasons why sports are important. 

Credit for my Sources

Makenna Hadden  

Vecteezy. Com (copyright free source) 

YouTube

The Recording Process

I chose to use my phone to record my videos. I used snap chat to create my cover photo. I used an app called video up! To edit my video and put all the clips together. Finally, I chose to upload my video to YouTube, so it is accessible to all.  

Shot List

Equipment

The equitment I will be using for this project will be my cell phone a d a tripod. I will use my cell photne to record videos and take photos. The tripod will be used for stabilizing my phone when I am speaking for some of the recordings

Shooting

A few things I plan to shoot are one of my teammates shooting on the lacrosse field, them speaking about the sport and why sports at UMW are so important, and lastly myself speaking for multiple videos.  This video footage supports my project because I am speaking on behalf of sports at UMW so interviewing my teammates will be a big part of my project.

Video Test Recording

Recording

To record this audio I used the app simple recorder. It was very simple to use because it is an app through apple. I was able to edit it on the app as well so I didn’t need to use any other source. I used AI to help with my outline and speaking notes for this project.

Media

I used a song called Discipline from the website Artist. This site was easy to use and copy right free. Another site i used to help me and gave me tips on how to produce a good recording was this website called 9 tips for improving audio quality of recoding.

Recording and Equipment

To record this audio project in my room and will be using my iPhone to record it. I will be using the app “voice memo” on my iPhone. For sounds I will include a recording of what it sounds like in the gym while my team lifting and I will also include a sound of what practice sounds like for my lacrosse team. I plan to use my phone to record this audio cover. I plan to use the app “voice memo” on my iPhone because it is simple and easy to do voice recording on the app. I have also used voice memo on my phone for previous recordings, so I am familiar with how it works.  

Topic and AI Use

Explanation of topic: the topic I chose is sports at Mary Washington. This is something i am very interested in because I play lacrosse at Mary Washington. Most of my friends also play a sport at Mary Washington, so I am very informed about this topic. I used AI to help create my outline for this audio. It helped me break down my audio into detailed groups which will help me organize my content.  

Audio Test

Outline for Two-Minute Audio Story: Sports at the University of Mary Washington 

I. Introduction (10 seconds) 

• Brief introduction to the University of Mary Washington (UMW). 

• Statement about the significance of sports in campus life. 

• Engaging hook: a quote or statistic about student participation or community involvement in UMW sports. 

II. Overview of Sports Programs (30 seconds) 

• Mention the variety of sports offered (e.g., NCAA Division III athletics, club sports, intramural leagues). 

• Highlight key sports teams (e.g., basketball, soccer, field hockey) and recent achievements or notable events. 

• Brief mention of facilities available for student athletes (e.g., gymnasium, fields, fitness center). 

III. Student Athlete Experience (30 seconds) 

• Share a brief interview or soundbite from a student athlete discussing their experience balancing academics and sports. 

• Highlight the camaraderie and sense of community among teams. 

• Mention any support systems in place, such as coaching staff or academic advisors. 

IV. Impact on Campus Community (30 seconds) 

• Discuss the role of sports in fostering school spirit and community engagement. 

• Include soundbites from students or faculty about the importance of attending games and supporting teams. 

• Mention any community events, such as fundraisers or youth clinics, that involve student athletes. 

V. Challenges and Future Prospects (20 seconds) 

• Briefly address challenges faced by UMW sports, such as funding or recruitment. 

• Mention upcoming events or initiatives aimed at boosting participation and support for sports programs. 

VI. Conclusion (10 seconds) 

• Recap the importance of sports at UMW and their role in student life. 

• Encourage listeners to get involved, attend games, or support student athletes. 

• Sign-off with a memorable quote or call to action related to UMW sports.

Audio Test Recording

Why?

I chose the first image as my site icon because I wanted something simple with my favorite colors. I chose to put my initials on the picture because this is my website and I wanted it to be personalized. I wanted something simple that says something about me. I chose to create the second image as the header image for my website because it also included my favorite colors but my name as well so others know its my website.

The Process

The process of creating images was overall fun and interesting. I enjoyed creating my images. I used the website Canva to create my two images. I really like this website because its super easy to use and makes creating images a fun process. I chose the file type JPEG because this is the best file for downloading images and sharing them.