Tuesday, September 27, 2011

September 28, 30



2.  Develop a Design Brief
     To solve the problem I will investigate the following:


Design Brief - This is where we conduct research which will help us solve our problem.
Remember to research the problem and cite your sources (Use in-text referencing, Use more than 5 sources).
Give complete information; use print screens, URL's and include details to support your answers. Your goal is to conduct a thorough investigation and become a master researcher;-)

Answer these questions and write in complete sentences:

1
.What is digital story-telling? Explain in your own words.
2. Which programs can we use for digital storytelling? Name 2 programs that can be used: include print screens, URL's and other important information.
3. Are either of these tools freeware ( Freeware: Legally obtainable software that you may use at no cost, monetary or otherwise, for as long as you wish . ) ? If, yes, name that program. If no, continue searching until you find one that is freeware .
4. Find 2 educational dig ital stories online. Supply each URL and give a small summary of each of the stories. (http://digitalstorytelling.coe.uh.edu/ )


Learning objectives: The student will identify websites as possible sources of information, learn how to reference sources.

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

September 20

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Year 8, so sorry that we did not have any computers today to continue the introduction to our projects.  When we made the Google Docs accounts I told you that if there was a problem with the computers that it would be my responsibility and not yours.  I hope you enjoyed your free time today but the problem has been solved and we will be working again next time we meet;-)

Sunday, September 18, 2011

September 19


Year 8 Follow the template to write your introduction.  You need 2 paragraphs.  Our Area of Interaction is Human Ingenuity.

Learning Objectives - The student will: consider the importance of the problem within a wider context and outline a simple design brief.

Thursday, September 15, 2011

September 16


Did we all open Google Docs accounts?  (http://docs.google.com)

Year 8 we have a really good project ahead of us - let's get started.

Today we will work on Criterion A (Investigate). Remember that the Investigate has 3 steps: 1. Identify the problem, 2. Develop a Design Brief, and 3. Formulate a Design Specification.

Identify the Problem is the first task in the Investigation and it's where we define our problem and offer a solution.  This is the introduction to the project.

For a template to follow for the entire INVESTIGATE - Criterion A, please click on the Investigate Template tab (above) on this blog.