Technology Blog GEN 2243-001

 Case: Vanessa Hudgens’ COVID-19 Comments on Instagram Live What Happened : Actress Vanessa Hudgens faced backlash after making dismissive comments about COVID-19 during an Instagram Live session. She said, "Even if everybody gets it... like, yeah, people are going to die, which is terrible, but inevitable?" Her comments were viewed as insensitive during the early stages of the pandemic when fear and uncertainty were high. Impact : Hudgens received widespread criticism from fans and the media for being tone-deaf. She issued a public apology, explaining that her words were taken out of context, but her image suffered temporary damage. Some brand partnerships and projects distanced themselves from her during that time. Why It Matters : This case shows how unfiltered, offhand comments on social media can quickly spiral into a PR crisis, even for celebrities. More on the case and steps to help you understand it better in my video:

  Introduction In the digital age, storytelling has become less traditional with more innovative tools that improve creativity and engagement. As a student and a digital creator the storytelling tools help me craft compelling narratives and remember material way easier. In this blog, I'll share with you three powerful tools: StoryboardThat, StoryBird, and Canva, each offering unique features to elevate your storytelling experience. StoryboardThat StoryboardThat is a tool designed for creating storyboards, comics, and visual narratives. This tool is easy to use, especially when you need to create a quick, funny, and illustrative story. It has templates but I like to just get creative with it. Here are some of the stories I have created using this tool: StoryBird StoryBird focuses on fostering creativity through art-inspired storytelling. This tool is focused more on book illustrating and writing. I use it because I like how quick and easy it is to put my information together on this...