My thoughts

It is easy to forget that good things are still happening in this world. We see and hear so many terrible things that it is very overwhelming. I hope that with every bad thing that is happening, two good things can happen. There is bad but there is also good and alot of it. One single act of kindness can and does make a difference.

Gallery: Caravan of Mothers Searches for Children Who Disappeared Coming to America

http://www.takepart.com/photos/caravan-central-american-mothers#traces-on-the-tracks

Immigration’s Hard Road: A Journey North in 9 Photos

http://www.takepart.com/photos/immigration#

9. Video Slideshow with Voiceover

8. Video Slideshow

7. Screen Structure Images

The photos were taken in the border city of Piedras Negras in Mexico. They show Central American immigrants around "La Casa Del Migrante" (House of The Migrant). Here, migrants who have travelled through the entire country of Mexico can rest here before continuing their journey. Most migrants are around the house since they are only allowed to come in for the night. The home was established by the local church and is run through donations and fundraisers.


http://www.slideshare.net/addy579/central-american-immigrants

Train of Death - illegal immigration in Mexico

6. Video Clip re Concept

Immigration: Central American Migrants en Route to Arizona

Everyday Central Americans leave their home and cross the border into Mexico.This video is very informative regarding the immigration of Central Americans through Mexico into the United States. It shows the hard reality of many who are looking for the American Dream. In Mexico, they board “La Bestia” (The Beast) a train that takes them across Mexico. It is a "free" method of transportation, but a very dangerous one. Before boarding the train sometimes they must pay local drug cartels tariffs for boarding. The train hardly stops and the migrants have to run to catch it. Migrants have suffered severe injuries including the loss of limbs or even died trying to board the train. In addition, the migrants must ride on the top of the train with the risk of falling at any moment. There is no security for migrants and they have to deal with the drug cartels who kidnap, torture, and kill them. In August 2010, 72 migrants were killed in Tamaulipas a bordering state with Texas. Migrants must endure extreme violence and dangers without any assistance from the local police. It is a very dangerous jouney but migrants do it because they have no other option.

Read:
http://articles.cnn.com/2010-07-30/world/wus.la.bestia.penhaul_1_cargo-train-illegal-migrants-bare-essentials?_s=PM:WORLD

http://articles.cnn.com/2010-08-25/justice/mexico.dead.bodies_1_mexican-authorities-mexican-officials-mexican-navy?_s=PM:CRIME

5. Defining and Visualizing Concepts

 

When we think of immigrants we usually think of Mexicans. They do make up the highest percentage of U.S. immigrants (legal and illegally). However, Central Americans also play an important role in immigration. There is a lot of information on Mexican immigration but it is important to note that but that information does not apply in its entirety to Central Americans. It is important to create awareness of Central Americans in the United States. I will be researching the quantities and motivations of Central Americans. The quantities of Central Americans can be determined by consulting the census. Some of their motivations can be determined through interviews and books/articles. Both concepts can be described through charts, videos, interviews, and pictures. Since these concepts deal with quantity I would use process and data visualization to accurately depict them. Mostly, I would be using charts and graphs to show the information. I found that motivation is defined as positive and for these immigrants the motivations may be positive but the result of that motivation could be negative.

4. Illustrating Concepts

While I do believe the animate was much more effective in delivering Zimbardo's ideas quickly and efficiently, the talking-head video went much more in depth discussing the research. It really depends if the person wants to get a general idea or an in-depth understanding of Zimbardo's talk. I enjoyed the talking-head video but I was able to understand the animate version better. Both videos are effective if geared toward the correct audience. In my opinion, the animate would be more effective with digital natives while the talking-head video would appeal more to digital immigrants.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJybVxUiy2U

 

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3oIiH7BLmg&feature=youtu.be