Creative Commons Media for the Web
Yuniq - My perspective on life
In January, I had the opportunity to dive into the world of digital media creation by embarking on a project centered around Creative Commons licensing. This experience was pivotal as I prepared to publish a webpage using Google Sites, a platform that would allow me to share my insights and creativity with a broader audience.
To begin this journey, I focused on selecting a topic that resonated with my interests, setting the stage for meaningful research. I meticulously outlined the structure of my upcoming blog post, detailing the pages I intended to create and establishing a comprehensive timeline to ensure timely completion. This planning phase not only honed my organizational skills but also deepened my understanding of project management within the digital landscape.
As I explored Creative Commons resources, I learned how to ethically source and attribute media, enhancing my digital literacy. The process of creating my own media, whether through images, videos, or audio, further solidified my commitment to sharing content that is accessible and respectful of copyright. This experience has profoundly influenced my perspective on digital creativity, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and the sharing of knowledge in the online community.
What website blog platform did you choose and create a template for? Optional: Provide a link to a published draft if you have one:
Describe the topic you choose for your blog.
- My Ultimate passion -> Space Exploration
Write an outline of your post/pages.
Recap of the space missions that launched in 2023
The year 2023 witnessed a celestial spectacle, with space agencies around the globe pushing the boundaries of exploration and discovery. Let's take a look at the standout missions from ISRO, NASA, SpaceX, and other players that defined the cosmic narrative.
In 2023, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) took center stage with remarkable achievements. The GSLV MkIII, also known as the LVM3, orchestrated a double success by launching 36 satellites for the OneWeb Group Company and propelling the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft on its lunar mission. ISRO's Aditya-L1 mission marked India's debut in solar studies, unraveling the enigmatic behavior of the Sun from its orbit around Lagrange point 1. The Gaganyaan mission made historic strides toward India's first human spaceflight, conducting successful maiden flight tests and propulsion system trials.
NASA played a pivotal role in shaping 2023's cosmic narrative. The Psyche spacecraft, aimed at exploring a metal-rich asteroid, embarked on a journey between Mars and Jupiter, promising insights into our solar system's formative collisions. The OSIRIS-REx mission collected samples from asteroid Bennu and extended its mission to study asteroid 99942 Apophis, showcasing NASA's commitment to unraveling cosmic mysteries. The Artemis program made significant strides with the Artemis 2 mission, laying the groundwork for human return to the Moon.
SpaceX, a prominent player in the space race, left an indelible mark in 2023. The Crew-6 mission, a six-month sojourn to the International Space Station, highlighted the success of private space ventures collaborating with NASA. Building on this success, Crew-7 continued to advance scientific research with diverse experiments focusing on microbial samples and astronaut physiology. SpaceX's Starlink project experienced a record-breaking year, underlining its pioneering role in providing global satellite internet connectivity.
Beyond ISRO, NASA, and SpaceX, other space agencies made noteworthy contributions. The European Space Agency (ESA) launched the Euclid spacecraft, dedicated to mapping the dark universe and unraveling the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy. ESA's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) embarked on a mission to study Jupiter's moons, offering insights into potential habitability. Russia's Luna 25 mission aimed for a lunar landing, though setbacks underscored the challenges of lunar exploration.
In conclusion, 2023 was a stellar year in space exploration, with ISRO, NASA, SpaceX, and other space agencies pushing the boundaries of our cosmic understanding. The achievements of this year set the stage for even more ambitious ventures in the ongoing human journey into the cosmos.
Create a detailed timeline for finishing this project. Include tasks how long you expect each to take and what time during the week you’ll have to do it.
- Day 1: Planning and Topic Selection
- Review assignment requirements (30 minutes).w
- Brainstorm and finalize blog topic (1 hour).
- Day 2: Outlining and Drafting
- Create an outline for blog posts/pages (1 hour).
- Draft content (1 hour).
- Refine draft (45 minutes).
- Day 3: Site Customization
- Customize website appearance (1 hour).
- Add features for user experience (1 hour).
- Preview draft (30 minutes).
- Day 4: Finalizing Content, Editing, and Proofreading
- Complete content and review (1 hour).
- Edit and proofread (1 hour).
- Select 2 Creative Commons images (30 minutes).
- Day 5: Media Creation and Final Edits
- Create 1 piece of media (1 hour).
- Host media with attribution (30 minutes).
- Double-check elements and make final edits (45 minutes).
Optional: if you choose a website other than Google Sites for publishing your webpage, which one, and why?
I decided to go with WordPress for publishing my webpage because I already have an existing website hosted there. It's a convenient choice, and since I'm familiar with the platform, it makes the process smoother. For this assignment, WordPress offers the functionality I need, and I find it user-friendly.
The final two questions ask you to find and create images using Creative Commons licensing. Use the resources referenced in this week’s learning materials.
Find 2 Creative Commons images to use on your blog and cite them with an attribution matching their license.
- "Launch of LVM3-M3/OneWeb India-2 mission" by the Indian Space Research Organisation is licensed under the Government Open Data License - India (GODL).
- "Artemis II Official Crew Portrait" by NASA Johnson is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
- "SuperDracos" by Official SpaceX Photos is licensed under the CC BY-NC 2.0 DEED