Doing these three Daily Creates showed me how simple visuals can communicate meaning without needing long explanations. Each one lines up naturally with Mayer’s Principles of Learning, especially the idea that people learn better when information is shown clearly, and without unnecessary distractions. The freedom GIF uses motion to show an idea (freedom vs. limits) in a way that’s instantly understandable. This reflects Mayer’s Multimedia Principle: combining words and visuals helps people grasp concepts faster. The walking video fits the Coherence Principle because it’s straightforward and doesn’t add anything extra — letting the viewer focus on the action without clutter. The sunset video connects to the Personalization Principle, since it uses something from your real life, making the content feel more natural and relatable. Together, these Daily Creates show how simple visuals, short explanations, and real‑world moments can support learning.

#tdc3497 #ds106 Freedom and its limits

This Daily Create asked us to make a GIF showing how we see freedom and its limits.
I see freedom in its rawest, most natural form — a basic human right and the ability to choose.
But freedom also has limits, especially when that right is taken away.
My GIF shows a door opening, then closing almost immediately, representing how quickly freedom can be granted and then restricted.

#tdc2400 #ds106 These Feet Were Made For Walking

For this Daily Create, we were asked to record our feet walking, so I just filmed myself taking a few steps. The prompt was pretty straightforward so I’ll just let this video stand on its own

#tdc1767 Catch Your Sunset in a Video

For this Daily Create, we were asked to share a sunset video. This is actually something I love to do, just watching the sun go down, but I don’t get to do it as often as I’d like. Instead of trying to film a new one, I used a sunset video I already had saved on my phone. It still captures that calm feeling and fits the prompt perfectly.