Jessica Mckenna

JM

I like all kinds of creative pursuits! I aim to address the serious topics people don't expect to be written in fiction. Learning is one of my passions, and will hopefully help boost my career.

Location Australia

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  • Jessica Mckenna replied to Nitish S
    Welcome to the course

    I am looking forward to grow in this area, as it will be essential for future marketing.

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    Cé tusa?/Who are you?

    Jessica is ainm dom

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    Introduce yourself

    Hi all! My name is Jessica, I’m from Queensland Australia and absolutely love Drama and creative writing. In that order! I love lines from X-Files, especially the ones where Mulder laughs at a potentially dangerous situation by saying things like ‘Well this should be interesting’

  • Jessica Mckenna made a comment
    How to get the most out of this course

    Hi all, I’m a student at the moment. I’m fascinated with games, and am currently reading a Webtoon called Let’s Play, about this. I write stories and would like to make a game from one of them.

  • Jessica Mckenna made a comment
    Introduce yourself

    Hi I’m Jessica, but you can call me Jess. I’m a student from Australia and I want to get into Childcare! I think First Aid would be useful in this, because little kids seem to get into so many messes!

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    Local knowledge

    I’m from Australia, so somewhere near Brisbane, Ipswich or Toowoomba would be ideal for me.

  • Jessica Mckenna made a comment
    Your story

    I’d love to go to University, but am nervous since I would be the first person in my family to do so. I’m fascinated by Childcare, so that is the course I will most likely take.

  • Jessica Mckenna replied to deborah C
    End-of-week discussion

    I guess you’re more comfortable with your students, and you feel they are less likely to be as judgemental as their elders. Just an idea. :)

  • Jessica Mckenna replied to James Ashwell
    End-of-week discussion

    @DolapoOlatubosun I agree, but if you live in a more suburban area, it’s harder to find open mic sessions.

  • Jessica Mckenna made a comment
    Finding a voice

    Emma said that heartbreak and love often come hand in hand. So too with friendship and deception. Every good thing has a bad thing to augment it.

  • Jessica Mckenna made a comment
    What works best for you?

    I write to music, but when I get completely absorbed in my writing I prefer silence. Chocolate is vital!

  • Jessica Mckenna made a comment
    Keeping track of useful details

    The lady writing in the notebook put her keys on top of the notebook. Maybe it was secret information? Or a love letter?

  • Jessica Mckenna made a comment
    What is fiction?

    I'm writing a narrative atm so this will be vital!

  • Jessica Mckenna made a comment
    Chatbots for good

    I have used Woebot, and personally think it is incredible.

  • Jessica Mckenna replied to James Ashwell
    End-of-week discussion

    I would suggest going to karaoke booths, and roping your friends into coming... XD

  • Jessica Mckenna made a comment
    Developing skills through improvisation

    I improvise with song lyrics, making them up as I go along. Generally though, nobody really hears me. I haven’t performed solo or with a band for a few years now...

  • Jessica Mckenna made a comment
    Repertoire selection

    I like various kinds of music, most of the time I sing whatever songs are stuck in my head! XD
    But I sometimes make up music and lyrics to go with it

  • Jessica Mckenna replied to Bea Windsor
    Your interactions with other musicians

    I agree

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    Identity and expression

    I think if I had to add a protest song, it would be ‘This Is Me’ from The Greatest Showman. It’s about not being afraid of who you are

  • Jessica Mckenna made a comment
    Collective music-making

    Primary school choir, high school choir and the occasional musical

  • Jessica Mckenna made a comment
    Reflective practice

    No matter what mood I am in, I try and throw everything I am into my song

  • Jessica Mckenna replied to Blade Schoen
    Reflective practice

    Same

  • Jessica Mckenna made a comment
    Why do you make music?

    Music comes naturally to me, since I am growing up in a musical family. Recently I was asked to be a lyricist for a fellow musician, so I hope this course will help. I want to make people Feel, to See the world around them and Think

  • Jessica Mckenna made a comment
    Getting the most from this course

    Learning goal: to improve my musical capabilities

  • Jessica Mckenna replied to Enock John
    Welcome to the course

    It is also recommended to do basic dance, this really helps with various jobs. Not that I’ve gotten any... I’d love to be an actress also

  • Jessica Mckenna made a comment
    Welcome to the course

    Hello all! I am currently learning percussion and piano, but have been singing for most of my life. I joined this course to meet fellow musicians and potentially find a way to show my work.

  • Jessica Mckenna made a comment
    What do you know about Shakespeare?

    Playwright, actor, close friend of Elizabeth I

  • Jessica Mckenna made a comment
    Meet the team and introduce yourself

    Hi all! I live in Australia and love all things drama, writing or creative! I am fascinated by early writers and have read various genres and many of Shakespeare's plays, including his most well-known Romeo and Juliet which I read, saw in theatre and performed as a ballet.

  • Jessica Mckenna made a comment
    Create your own secret message

    Advanced: Mono-alphabetic Cipher
    Keyword: Quenchr
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    The above message has 7 words.

  • Jessica Mckenna made a comment
    What information is available about you?

    I have the same name as an American actor! Is this a sign? lol

  • Jessica Mckenna made a comment
    Why are you here?

    Hi! My name is Jessica and I'm from Australia. I chose this course because I am hooked on X-Files

  • Jessica Mckenna made a comment
    Do you want to play a game?

    Anyone else join this because they watched X-Files?

  • Jessica Mckenna made a comment
    What next?

    This course has really piqued my interest, and also made me consider a career as a historical translator. Does anyone know of any groups that do this in Australia?

  • Jessica Mckenna made a comment
    Exhibition design

    I'd love to do wedding fashions from the different periods. Say three wedding dresses from each period.

  • Jessica Mckenna made a comment
    Blogging Stuart style

    I find that the new style of not wearing a veil is quite immodest, fiendishly so. However the men do look rather dashing in their new breeches.

  • Jessica Mckenna made a comment
    Brilliant questions to ask the interviewer

    What kind of support system do you have for your employees? What can I do to help boost moral and teamwork in this specific area?

  • Jessica Mckenna made a comment
    Have a go at a strength-based question

    I believe I am a mix of both big picture and small details, mostly because both are vital. An example of this was when our debating team was in the regional competition. The big picture, or strategy, was to win that regional competition. In saying that, we couldn't do this without the small details, or the tactics. We needed to take each point seriously and...

  • Jessica Mckenna made a comment
    Research an organisation or institution

    Ronald McDonald House Charities:
    Ronald McDonald House has been operating since 1981 and currently has over 16 homes across Australia, catering for 2.9 million nightly guests. RM House delivers a 'home away from home' for families whose relatives are undergoing treatment for a serious illness or injury.

  • Jessica Mckenna made a comment
    Getting to know you

    Hello, I'm Jessica, Australian. I'm interested in entering the marketing industry

  • Jessica Mckenna made a comment
    Welcome from Katie

    I joined the class because I think these skills will be beneficial once I enter the workforce