Writer • Illustrator • Digital Strategy Instructor, University of Toronto • Host of @WillfulProject • Former ELLE editor
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BACK TO SCHOOL: I've expanded my teaching lineup this fall to include a 5-week Micro Course in Digital Strategy (2875A), a 12-week course in Digital Strategy (2875) & a course in Writing Digital Content (3681). Head over to learn.utoronto.ca & type in these course numbers:
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Anybody want a peanut!?
Scientists at Stanford University have reconstructed this 3D model of how Joseph, the husband of Mary the Mother of Jesus Christ might have looked.
Readers added context they thought people might want to know
This is a @sketchfab 3D rendering of the actor Andre the Giant.
The unsupported claim is that the image is from Stanford researchers and represents the Biblical Joseph, husband of Mary.
sketchfab.com/3d-models/andr…
The large stuffed Ruperts are back in stock at Ikea. The resemblance to Rupert’s real expression of panting expectation is perfect.
#Digitaledu'ers, Here's a new "must listen" - Hard Fork: a thoughtful and funny technology pod from tech reporters @crumbler and @kevinroose: nytimes.com/2022/10/04/podca…
I never did learn to sit like a lady. Sorry Mommy.
#SanFrancisco #TheNineties
EXTRA:Everybody Writes (2nd ed) drops Oct 25! More than just a "vacuum and a Fabreze" over the 1st ed., @annhandley digs into how Content Marketing and writing digital content have changed since 2014. For @UofTSCS students in #3681 and #2875 -#DigitalEdu (Will there B an ebook?)
#DigitalEdu'ers: Be sure to check out Orbit Media's latest survey: "New Blogging Statistics: What Content Strategies Work in 2022." They asked 1016 Bloggers! h/t @Crestodina orbitmedia.com/blog/blogging… via @orbiteers c.c. @UofTSCS
On today’s artist date I’m enjoying these super-saturated watercolour sheets bound together into a feather-light booklet. They come with a water brush too. On days like these breathing office air makes absolutely no sense.
#DigitalEdu'ers: be sure to subscribe to @martinwaxman's LinkedIn Newsletter. His reporting will keep you up to date on the Digital Marketing topics we discuss in class. He's also a fellow @UofTSCS instructor!
We've become so reliant on digital tools that sometimes we get stuck if they don't work the way they should. That happened when I tried to publish my Digital Marketing Trends newsletter. It got me thinking of the importance of being flexible and open. linkedin.com/feed/update/urn…
Twitter gets more accessible, reminding users to add alt text to their images: techcrunch.com/2022/09/20/tw… #DigitalEdu #AODA
A popular tool with #DigitalEdu'ers. All of this is in keeping with the visual-first trajectory of the internet - a hot topic in class. Thanks, @martinwaxman!
If you thought Canva was just for quick design, look again. The company's launching workplace collaboration tools including website design and documents, all with a visual-first approach. techcrunch.com/2022/09/13/ca…
