How To...Use a Typewriter in the 21st Century
Hello, friends! In my
latest assignment for my Social Media Principles class, I created a YouTube video demonstrating how to effectively use a typewriter in the 21st
century. I want to explain that typewriters are ancient ideas and tools that
people don’t use anymore with the new inventions of technology.
However, I have seen in
recent years that writers are actually turning to typewriters as a way to
incorporate a vintage and nostalgic feeling in their writing studios. Typewriters
are fascinating, fun, yet difficult to master in the early stages.
Enter KJL!
In my video, I
demonstrate how to insert a page into the typewriter, explain the parts of the
typewriter that you will work with, and provide tips for how to effectively
type as you are learning how to use the typewriter.
It’s important to note
that mistakes happen. It’s inevitable for you to angrily pull out the page and
crumble it into a ball. In my video, I provide tips on how to best eliminate
these mistakes.
In addition, I
demonstrate what to do when you hear the little typewriter *ding* at the end of
the written line. Also, I show my viewers what the inside of a typewriter looks
like—a true treat!
Enjoy the video posted
below, or follow this link.
-KJL-
Welcome to another aspect of social media, video blogging. Remarkably, the typewriter was cutting-edge technology for more than a half century -- in standard or electric forms. Thanks for taking us down memory lane. I remember the standard typewriter well.
ReplyDeleteVery enjoyable and informative video about the typewriter. I'm quite sure the younger generation would learn alot from the video. It is surprising that many students today would not begin to know how to insert paper into a typewriter! Very interesting to learn that the typewriter is becoming a fascination with young writers. Enjoyed the video very much. I think I will take my old typewriter out of the box in the closet and display it proudly. Great job!
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