The Final Post

I have learned a great many things thanks to Verified and the projects we have/are doing in this class. Throughout my learning journey, I’ve come to appreciate the importance of skepticism and thorough research. Whether it’s checking the truth behind celebrity death rumors or understanding the nuances between a dot-com and a dot-org, I’ve learned that digging deeper and questioning sources is crucial. What I once viewed as a resources to avoid are now reliable tools for gathering background information.

Wikipedia has become a new important friend in my life. I’ve also gained confidence with HTML and CSS, two web-based languages that once seemed intimidating but are now integral to my work. Even small errors in code can cause big problems, so I’ve learned to carefully review everything. Many of these skills I put into my Verification Quest project and with the revised version that I turned in. I feel I did a great deal better but could always still improve upon it more. 

Am I Better?

In terms of project development, I’ve learned the importance of constant revision. Whether it’s rereading my work or revisiting code, I know that accuracy and attention to detail are key. In our current project, for example, we’ve focused on making sure the user experience is seamless, from link designs to ensuring the tone is appropriate. The project is a dating game aiming to educate on the dangers of online dating. When it comes to said game, balancing fun and informative elements is crucial. Overall, this process has made me a more thoughtful and detail-oriented creator, ready to tackle challenges and make our project both functional and engaging.

The Project

Our project has been progressing really well. I know when it came to doing my revisions for the Verification Quest, I used those newfound skills to help with our current project. As I mentioned in class, the ‘a element’ is a friend and really interesting. It is especially important when it comes to Twine since the decision buttons are technically ‘links.’ So we wanted to yassify them for the dating game style we were going for. 

I know my knowledge of Verified and from doing the Verification Quest will come in handy when helping our group with writing the article we’re putting in our project as well. While the dating game portion lets you experience the dangers of online dating there is definitely more to it, which is what the article is for. The dangers of red flags and how to be safe, what precautions to take, how to get out of bad situations, etc. While our game is meant to be fun, a lot of this can actually be very serious. We were even able to talk to a professional about this topic. I’m very excited to present our project at the showcase this Friday.