One of our assignments for this quarter was to create an infographic, video, or some sort of creative way to debunk one ageist myth. The ageist myth that I chose was seniors don't have sex. I selected this one in particular because of how we forget that even seniors have sex too and desire intimacy with others. Since this idea isn't discussed often, elders are overlooked when it comes to topics of HIV and sexually transmitted diseases. As a result, safe sex practices, resources, and treatments aren’t catered to them as it is with teens. I decided to convey my information through an animated video using an online animated video maker. I imagined that a video might be more entertaining to an audience.
On Wednesday, we each presented to the class our assignment. It was very informative to hear the many myths that other people have chosen. I was amazed by the creativity people used to communicate their info. For example, I really liked Alex's infographic because I would have never thought of doing it in a way where people choose between different options, but ultimately end up with the same result. I liked how her infographic was interactive and her drawing skills are good too. I also liked the videos that were presented. For example, Sophia's video involved interviewing her friends for their opinions on aging. It was nice to see different perspectives from others in my age group. Overall, I was surprised by my classmates' ingenuity with their assignments.
On Wednesday, we each presented to the class our assignment. It was very informative to hear the many myths that other people have chosen. I was amazed by the creativity people used to communicate their info. For example, I really liked Alex's infographic because I would have never thought of doing it in a way where people choose between different options, but ultimately end up with the same result. I liked how her infographic was interactive and her drawing skills are good too. I also liked the videos that were presented. For example, Sophia's video involved interviewing her friends for their opinions on aging. It was nice to see different perspectives from others in my age group. Overall, I was surprised by my classmates' ingenuity with their assignments.