Sept. 29, 2009

I watched a blog I found on YouTube titled "Andrew's Blog (The Enchanted Playground One)." Andrew is a part of the cast of Mary Poppins. He, along with the rest of the cast went to the City Museum in St. Louis. The City Museum is, as one trip advisor user says, "like no other museum you've seen before, this imaginative learning center features a multi-level enchanted forest, giant aquarium, participatory circus and a museum of oddities." Andrew describes it as a ten story recycled jungle gym.

I think that the main audience of this vlog would be those that went along with him to the museum. It looks like something they would be able to look back and reflect on. In a larger sense, I think that it would be good to look at for anyone (like me) who thinks that there should be more hands-on places for adults to go and play like a kid again. It does a good job chronicling what a trip to this museum would be like - and if you were thinking about visiting I think it would hook you.

For the most part, the vlog takes you, the audience, through all the things you can do, go through, participate in during your visit to this museum. But, there are also moments where Andrew stops and tells you where they are in the museum (the roof, the caves, etc.). This just gives you a sense of place, especially if you have never been there yourself.

I definitely think that this was a good, fun, entertaining vlog. Here, watch for yourself:


I had quite a time creating the vlog. I have never before recorded myself, and try to stay out of things when my husband is taking a video of my son. It is odd to watch myself and hear myself - I totally agree with Ashley. I also felt like it took me some time to feel comfortable with what I was going to say. I had to practice a couple times before it seemed to flow. I wonder, though, if practicing takes out some of the authenticity of a vlog.

I have created it, but am having some difficulty with uploading it. It has been "processing" on Youtube for quite awhile. I will put it up as soon as it is done.

Okay, here is what you have been waiting for:


Here is my concept map I made at Bubbl.us: