December 19

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Year 8, let's present it.

Let's take a look at your prezi's before we go to break.

December 5, 6, 7, 10

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Then, let's move on to EVALUATE - Criterion E (maximum 6)

1.Students are expected to evaluate the product/solution against the design specification in an objective manner based on testing, and to evaluate its impact on life, society and/or the environment. They are expected to explain how the product/solution could be improved as a result of these evaluations.
2.Students are expected to evaluate their own performance at each stage of the design cycle and to suggest ways in which their performance could be improved.

To get a 6 the student: evaluates the success of the product/solution considering the results of testing, and the views of the user. The student evaluates their own performance at some stages of the design cycle and considers improvements. The student considers the impact of the product/solution on life, society and/or the environment.

1. Open your Investigation and locate your questionnaire. Show your Prezi to 5 people and ask them to answer your questionnaire.

2. Write a paragraph to "analyze" the feedback. In other words write about the scores that you received and say how your Prezi could be improved.

3. Evaluate your performance at each stage of the design cycle: Investigate, Design, Plan, Create AND suggest ways that you can improve your performance. (You need 4 paragraphs here).

4. Write a final paragraph saying if you accomplished your goal and what impact it will have. In other words, look at the unit question - were you successful? Did you meet your unit goal? Explain. (If you completed a Prezi you were successful. Remember the impact the Prezi we will teach others about environmental issues. This sense of awareness will move others to action and help make the world a better place;-)

Learning objectives - The student will: carry out tests to compare final product against design specification, suggest improvements, reflect on their performance and identify parts they found difficult and suggest ways in which their performance could be improved.

November 21, 22, 23, 26

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Now, on to the CREATE - Criterion D (Maximum 6)

According to the IBO, " Students are expected to follow their plan, to evaluate the plan and to justify any changes they make to the plan while they are creating the product/solution."

To get a 5/6:  

You used appropriate techniques and equipment to create your prezi.

You followed the majority of the plan and mentioned any modifications made, resulting in a prezi of appropriate quality using the resources available.
 

Now, use your plan to create your prezi.

3Tasks
1. Use your plan as a checklist,
2. Create your prezi,
3. Write a paragraph to say if your plan worked and write about any changes you made to your design.

IB Learner Profile - Knowledgeable

Learning Objectives for Create: The student will: use appropriate techniques and equipment competently; follow the plan to produce the product/solution with minimal guidance; review the plan and explain any changes to the plan (when necessary); create a product/solution of appropriate quality.

November 12

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Year 8, let's see if we can finish the Plan today.

Let's take 10 minutes to complete the steps of your production plan.

Next, write 1 paragraph stating why your plan will work.  Remember that you have done a Prezi tutorial, have practiced with Prezi, and had Prezi open when you were writing your plan.

IB Learner Profile: Thinker

Learning Objectives for Plan:  The student will: devise, with guidance, a series of logical steps to create the product/solution; construct a plan to create the product/solution that makes effective ue of resources and time; analyze the plan and explain the need for any modifications to the plan.

November 9

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Year 8, it's time to make a PLAN.

1. Open an Open Office document,
2. Type your name at the top left,
3. Space down, type:  PLAN (all caps, centre justify),
4. Space down, type: Resources

Let's brainstorm the resources each of you will need to create your prezi.

5. Type the list of resources that we have created,
6. Space down and type: Step by Step Plan,

Open Prezi

 7. Begin to create a list of the steps you will need to take to create your prezi presentation and the amount of time you think it will take (1 min is the minimum)

      Start like this:
       1. Open Prezi, 1 min
       2. Insert . . .

Continue on until you have included everything necessary to complete your prezi (remember you must include at least: 1 image, 1 YouTube video, rotated text, 1 drawing, and 1 shape.  Include how/when to insert the custom colour and custom font colours.

You have 2 class periods today to complete this. 


Learning Objectives for Plan:  The student will: devise, with guidance, a series of logical steps to create the product/solution; construct a plan to create the product/solution that makes effective ue of resources and time; analyze the plan and explain the need for any modifications to the plan.

check this out

Election Results Prezi on Prezi

November 7, 8

Year 8, I hope you had a great half-term.

Today we will finish documenting the Design:

1.  Evaluate each design against your design specification. (Design 1 meets my design specification because . . .)
2.  Choose 1 design and write a paragraph to justify your choice.


IB Learner Profile - Communicator

Learning objectives - The student will: generate 2 designs that attempt to meet the design specification;, compare the designs against the design specifications and identify the pros and cons of each design; select one design and explain its choice.

October 19, 22

Year 8, it's on to the Design, Criterion B.

We have :
1.  Create 3 designs for your Prezi
2.  Evaluate each design against your design specification 
3.  Choose 1 design and write a paragraph to justify your choice.

We will create 3 designs on blank paper. We have 2 today so you have enough time to do a really good job.

A complete design must contain: image, youtube video, rotated text, drawing, clear path, 1 shape, custom colour, custom font colour.  You may have Prezi open to help you make decisions about colours, shapes, drawings, etc.

Let's look at this example: http://prezi.com/shszyp_nvxxr/tech-lunch/

For help you can consult the Prezi Cheat Sheet: http://prezi.com/learn/get-started-cheat-sheet/

Please leave a comment on this post to acknowledge that you understand your assignment and an appropriate design specification. If you don't understand the assignment, please raise your hand so I can help you. Thanks so much for that;-)

Learning objectives - The student will: generate 3 designs that attempt to meet the design specification, compare the designs against the design specifications and identify the pros and cons of each design; select one design and explain its choice.

October 17, 18

http://ad-tech.blogs.imediaconnection.com/files/2011/03/prezi-logo.jpg

Year 8 - it's time to explore Prezi.  You will have to open an account with Prezi (prezi.com) .  I suggest you do that first.

Then do the tutorial to get a feel for what Prezi can do.

Remember that you will have to generate 3 designs and actually create your Prezi based on this research;-)

http://prezi.com/learn

IB Learner Profile: Inquirer

Learning Objective: The student will complete a tutorial and become proficient using a productivity tool.

October 8

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Based on your research you should have a good idea about what makes a successful prezi presentation.

The IBO says that the design specification is "A detailed description of the conditions, requirements and restrictions with which a design must comply. This is a precise and accurate list of facts such as conditions, dimensions, materials, process and methods that are important for the designer and for the user. All appropriate solutions will need to comply with the design specification."

Include a detailed list of 5 specifications.

Then create a test that will help you evaluate your product/solution in Criterion E - Evaluate.

________________________________________________________________________________
Let's brainstorm some possible design specifications . . .


3.  Formulate a Design Specification

My Prezi must possess the following characteristics:

1.       Correct spelling   This is a good design specification because. . .
2.    
3.    
4.    
5.    

To test my Prezi I will create a questionnaire. On a scale of 1-5 (1=awful, 5=awesome) I will ask the following questions:

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Due date for 8.1 -  October 17, beginning of class.

IB Learner Profile: Thinker

Learning Objectives: The student will list, with little guidance, the specific requirements that must be met by the product/solution and design, with limited guidance, tests to evaluate the product/solution against the design specification. The student will design, with guidance, tests to evaluate the product/solution against the design specification.

October 3, 4 (5 National Holiday)

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Year 8, We need to really dig in and finish our research.

2. Develop a Design Brief

Introduce this section by writing a small sentence explaining that this is the section of the Investigate in which you will do research (ask and answer questions) that will help you solve your unit problem. (for example: The following research questions will give me enough knowledge to solve my unit question.)

Then, research the following questions:
1. What is Prezi? (Include a definition using your own words.)
2. Look at 2 Prezi's to get ideas and information to help you make a creative presentation.
https://sites.google.com/site/prezilinks/home/prezi-examlpes
http://edu.prezi.com/showcase/category_list?cat=260

• Include printscreen of Prezi
• Describe what the presentation is about
• Do you like it? Why or why not?
• Did you get any ideas that you would like to use in your Prezi

3. Gather information on your topic to put on your Prezi to share with others.

 
a) Order your ideas.  As with any presentation, you first have to decide what you are going to say. 
b) Then conduct research to find information, images, links, videos and anything else that you will need to include in your Prezi.

Use in-text referencing and include images to support your work.

IB Learner Profile - Inquirer

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

September 21, 24, 25

To learn more about Prezi click here

Year 8, each one of you has completed the Identify the Problem.  Yoohoo!  You did a good job.  Now, let's move on.

Remember that at the beginning of each class we get together and discuss what the goals and objectives of the daily assignment is.  I explain exactly what is expected of you.  If you don't understand the assignment, raise your hand and I will be happy to offer you further information.

2.  Develop a Design Brief

Introduce this section by writing a small sentence explaining that this is the section of the Investigate in which you will do research (ask and answer questions) that will help you solve your unit problem. (for example: The following research questions will give me enough knowledge to solve my unit question.)

Then, research the following questions:
1.  What is Prezi? (Include a definition using your own words.)
2.  Look at 2 Prezi's to get ideas and information to help you make a creative presentation.
      https://sites.google.com/site/prezilinks/home/prezi-examlpes
      http://edu.prezi.com/showcase/category_list?cat=260

• Include printscreen of Prezi
• Describe what the presentation is about
• Do you like it?  Why or why not?
• Did you get any ideas that you would like to use in your Prezi

3.  Gather information on your topic to put on your Prezi to share with others.

Use in-text referencing and include images to support your work.

IB Learner Profile - Inquirer

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

September 18, 19, 20

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Year 8, let's keep going.

Finish writing your paragraphs which serve as an introduction to your CT project.

Paragraph one must contain the following: it must state the CT problem that we are trying to solve, it must discuss "relevance" (why we are doing this project), the solution, and it must say who our audience (customer) is.

Paragraph two must say what our area of interaction is and state how your project connects to that area of interaction.

You may follow the Investigate Template which is located here.


Year 8, we are using paper and pencil to complete this section of your project. Please give the papers to your teacher before you leave class today;-)

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

September 13, 15, 16

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The Investigate (Criterion A) consists of 3 tasks:
1.  Identify the problem,
2. Develop a design brief,
3. Formulate a design specification.

The "Identify the Problem" is the introduction to our project.  It consists of two paragraphs.

Paragraph one must contain the following: it must state the CT problem that we are trying to solve, it must discuss "relevance" (why we are doing this project), the solution, and it must say who our audience (customer) is.

Paragraph two must say what our area of interaction is and state how your project connects to that area of interaction.

You may follow the Investigate Template which is located here.


Year 8, we have run into a technical problem so we are going "old school" for a few days;-)

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

September 7, 10, 11, 13

Year 8,


Wow!  We are starting a new unit of work today. 

The guiding question is: How can I help change the world? Our Area of Interaction is:  Environments.  We will try to answer the question:  How can technology influence the environment?    Prezi is the tool we will use to create is a dynamic presentation to raise awareness about an environment issue.

But before we go any further let's look at the videos.

Global Warming


Biodiversity and ecosystem losses - extinction of species


Deforestation


Water Shortages


Ocean Pollution


Now, I would like to you do research and choose a topic that you would like to educate others about.

Here are 2 links to get you started:
http://www.un.org/en/globalissues/
http://www.globalissues.org/

Some companies are very worried about the environment too and have started their own campaign.  Haagen Dazs is one such company.  Check out this link which helps us learn about the plight of the honey bee: http://www.helpthehoneybees.com/ 


Year 8, we are now ready to begin documenting our project.

Let's open a Word document.
Put your name in the upper left hand corner, include your tutor group.
On the next line type the word INVESTIGATE (all caps, bold) and centre it.
On the next line type 1. Identify the Problem (bold).

Now I would like you to create a Design Brief. The Design Brief is a statement of what you are going to make, why you are going to make it, and for whom you are going to make it. This is the introduction to your project.  For more guidance CLICK  HERE.

September 6

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Year 8, one of the primary focuses of the MYP Design Cycle is research. It is important to know how to conduct research and how to summarize your findings. Let's take a few minutes to go over the exercise on the page entitled, "Writing a summary". As we continue along this project we will discuss phrases that will help you record your findings clearly and appropriately.

September 4, 5

Year 8, welcome to Computer Technology.

My name is Ms. Dietrich and I will be your facilitator this year.

We will work on 3 fun and exciting projects this year.  In Term 1 we will use an online web tool to create dynamic presentations. In Term 2 we will create digital stories and in Term 3 your will use Google SketchUp to design and create a 3D model of the "perfect" teen bedroom.

Today, we will take a look at the class blog and discuss class rules that will aid our learning.  Finally, we will discuss the Design Cycle and how it is used to solve problems.

Year 8, let's have a great year together!

June 22

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It's almost time to say goodbye, but before we go let's make sure that all our work has been submitted;-)

Happy Birthday Eduardo!

IB Learner Profile - FUN!

June 20, 22

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Year 8, please make sure that I have all the documentation that I need from you;-)

June 11, 12, 15

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Year 8, we are back in business.  Our internet problem has been solved.  Hooray!

I would like you to finish your Create and print your Process Journal.  I will come around and grade your work;-)

Next, we are on to the EVALUATE, Criterion E
According to the IBO,

"1.Students are expected to evaluate the product/solution against the design specification in an objective manner based on testing, and to evaluate its impact on life, society and/or the environment. They are expected to explain how the product/solution could be improved as a result of these evaluations.
2.Students are expected to evaluate their own performance at each stage of the design cycle and to suggest ways in which their performance could be improved."

To get a 6 the student: evaluates the success of the product/solution considering the results of testing, and the views of the user. The student evaluates their own performance at some stages of the design cycle and considers improvements. The student considers the impact of the product/solution on life, society and/or the environment.

1. Open your Investigation and locate your questionnaire. Show your Google SketchUp room  to 5 people and ask them to answer your questionnaire.

2. Write a paragraph to "analyze" the feedback. In other words write about the scores that you received and say how your Google SketchUp room could be improved.  You can begin like this: From the feedback I can conclude . . .

3. Evaluate your performance at each stage of the design cycle: Investigate, Design,  Create AND suggest ways that you can improve your performance. (You need 3 paragraphs here).

4. Write a final paragraph saying if you accomplished your goal and what impact it will have. In other words, look at the unit question - were you successful? Did you meet your unit goal? Explain. (If you completed a Google SketchUp room you were successful :-D Remember the impact of the Google SketchUp room is that you are being creative.

Learning objectives - The student will: carry out tests to compare final product against design specification, suggest improvements, reflect on their performance and identify parts they found difficult and suggest ways in which their performance could be improved.

May 28, 29, June 1

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Now, on to the CREATE - Criterion D

 Use your chosen design and create a Google SketchUp room design  of appropriate quality using the resources available.

 1. Open a Document and title it "Process Journal". You are to document the steps that you take to create your room.  In diary style - include the date and the period and say what you did in class that day.  Include print screens.

2. Write a paragraph reflecting on the process of creating your room and stating any modifications you made to your original design. (Was your design detailed enough? Did you make any modifications? Why?)

Due Friday, June 1 (to grade I will come to your computer, you will open your 3-D room and I will assign a grade;-)

IBO Learner Profile:  Knowledgeable

Learning objective: The student will: use appropriate techniques and equipment competently; ensure a safe working environment for themselves and others; create a product/solution of appropriate quality.

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Furniture templates:
Metric - https://www.draftingsupplies.com/rapidesignus/r-714.jpg
Imperial 1 - http://doit101.com/Home%20Improvement/furniture1.jpg
Imperial 2 - http://www.simplerpleasures.com/images/furn165.gif

Now, let's talk . . .

May 14, 18

Year 8, on second thought you NEED a design.  Why?  It will help you define what you want to create before you begin creating.  It will help you stay more focused and keep to your design specification.

Design Due:  May 18 end of period

Learning objectives - The student will: generate 3 designs that attempt to meet the design specification;, compare the designs against the design specifications and identify the pros and cons of each design; select one design and explain its choice.

May 9, 11

Finish your 3. Formulate a Design Specificaion  and submit on Friday May 11.

IB Learner Profile: Knowledgable

Learning Objectives -  The student will: list, with limited guidance, the specific requirements that must be met by the 3D room, design, with limited guidance, tests to evaluate the product/solution against  the design specification.

May 3

Design Specifications:

• Room Dimension
• Furniture
• Windows (size and placement)
• Doors (size and placement)
• Closet/Wardrobe
• Window Treatments
• Flooring

April 27

Year 8, let's continue with the 2.  Develop a Design Brief and complete it today.

IB Learner Profile - Inquirer

Learning Objective - The student will: ask relevant questions at the different stages of the investigation, identify appropraite sources of information and acknowledge these using a recognized convention, collect and select information, organize it logically and, with gidance, begin to analyse it, consider, with guidance, the value of sources of information.

April 16, 20, 23

New Unit:

Unit question: How can I use Computer Technology to design space?
AOI:  Human Ingenuity

Relevance:  1) learn the basics of design, 2) learn to use a 3-D programme.

Develop a Design Brief: Answer the following questions. Write in complete sentences. Use in-text referencing.

1.-What is Google Sketchup8? (Research a definition and then write in your own words.)

2.-What does CAD stand for?

                        3. -What can a CAD program do? (Explain and include details.)

                        4.-Which professions use CAD programs? (Name at least 3)

5.- What are some teen bedroom design elements to consider? (http://tlc.howstuffworks.com/home/teen-bedroom-decorating-ideas.htm)

6.-Include images of at least 3 different  room designs and evaluate each to gather ideas and information. (What did you like? What didn't you like?  What ideas did you get that you can use in your own design?)

                        7.-What is Google Sketchup’s 3-D Warehouse? Explain in your own words and include details.

                      8. - How can you use this tool to help you? Explain in your own words and include details.

IB Learner Profile - Inquirer

Learning Objective - The student will: ask relevant questions at the different stages of the investigation, identify appropraite sources of information and acknowledge these using a recognized convention, collect and select information, organize it logically and, with gidance, begin to analyse it, consider, with guidance, the value of sources of information.

March 28

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Good Morning Year 8.

I need your help.  I am the Yearbook Coordinator and this year we would like to include an Art Gallery section in the yearbook.  I would like to photograph some of your best work and need your help.  We will send an envoy to Ms. Brás and these people will collect your Art Workbooks.  Then you will choose a work that you would like to include in the yearbook.  This work will be photographed. Finally, I will transfer your work from the camera to my external hard-drive and name your work.

This will be so cool.

Thank you so much for all your cooperation in this matter.

March 19

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Year 8, Happy Monday!  Congrats to all of you who performed in the Hollywood nights.  You were FAB!

Let's continue on with working on Google tutorials. This is our 3rd lesson. Today's the last day. Enjoy!

IB Learner Profile: Inquirer

Learning Objective: Have FUN while learning!

March 14, 16

Year 8, Wow!  You did it. 

Now, let's turn our attention to a new project.

As we've discussed, our final project will be a CAD project.  The tool we will learn and use is Google SketchUp8. 

BUT first, we need to learn how it works.  We will start working through a series of video tutorials.
You MUST complete them in order to understand how the programme works and to be able to utilize them when designing and creating your project.

Here are some links to get you started.  You can also do a "keyword" search to find others;-)

Google SketchUp8 videos (English):  http://sketchup.google.com/training/videos/new_to_gsu.html

Google SketchUp8 videos (Portuguese): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90mfHKVm17c

Quick Reference Card: http://dl.google.com/sketchup/gsu8/docs/en/SketchUp8RefcardWin.pdf

IB Learner Profile: Inquirer

Learning Objectives:  The student will follow instructions to be able to use the target programme (Google SketchUp8).

March 5, 6, 9

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Then, let's move on to EVALUATE - Criterion E (maximum 6)

1.Students are expected to evaluate the product/solution against the design specification in an objective manner based on testing, and to evaluate its impact on life, society and/or the environment. They are expected to explain how the product/solution could be improved as a result of these evaluations.
2.Students are expected to evaluate their own performance at each stage of the design cycle and to suggest ways in which their performance could be improved.

To get a 6 the student: evaluates the success of the product/solution considering the results of testing, and the views of the user. The student evaluates their own performance at some stages of the design cycle and considers improvements. The student considers the impact of the product/solution on life, society and/or the environment.

1. Open your Investigation and locate your questionnaire. Show your Prezi to 5 people and ask them to answer your questionnaire.

2. Write a paragraph to "analyze" the feedback. In other words write about the scores that you received and say how your Prezi could be improved.

3. Evaluate your performance at each stage of the design cycle: Investigate, Design, Plan, Create AND suggest ways that you can improve your performance. (You need 4 paragraphs here).

4. Write a final paragraph saying if you accomplished your goal and what impact it will have. In other words, look at the unit question - were you successful? Did you meet your unit goal? Explain. (If you completed a Prezi you were successful. Remember the impact the Prezi we will teach others about environmental issues. This sense of awareness will move others to action and help make the world a better place;-)

Learning objectives - The student will: carry out tests to compare final product against design specification, suggest improvements, reflect on their performance and identify parts they found difficult and suggest ways in which their performance could be improved.

February 28

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Let's take 10 minutes to complete the Plan.  Write 1 paragraph stating why your plan will work.  Remember that you have done a Prezi tutorial, have practiced with Prezi, and had Prezi open when you were writing your plan.

Now, on to the CREATE - Criterion D (Maximum 6)

Now, use your plan to create your prezi.

3Tasks
1. Follow your plan,
2. Create your prezi,
3. Write a paragraph to say if your plan worked and write about any changes you made to your design.

Learning Objectives for Create: The student will: use appropriate techniques and equipment competently; follow the plan to produce the product/solution with minimal guidance; review the plan and explain any changes to the plan (when necessary); create a product/solution of appropriate quality.

February 13, 14

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Year 8, it's time to make a PLAN.

1. Open a Google document,
2. Title your document, Term 2 Plan,
3. Type your name at the top left,
4. Space down, type:  PLAN (all caps, centre justify),
5. Space down, type: Resources

Let's brainstorm the resources each of you will need to create your prezi.

6. Type the list of resources that we have created,
7. Space down and type: Plan,

Open Prezi

 8. Begin to create a list of the steps you will need to take to create your prezi presentation and the amount of time you think it will take (1 min is the minimum)

      Start like this:
       1. Open Prezi, 1 min
       2. Insert . . .

Continue on until you have included everything necessary to complete your prezi (remember you must include at least: 1 image, 1 YouTube video, rotated text, 1 drawing, and 1 shape.  Include how/when to insert the custom colour and custom font colours.

You have 2 class periods to complete this. 


Learning Objectives for Plan:  The student will: devise, with guidance, a series of logical steps to create the product/solution; construct a plan to create the product/solution that makes effective ue of resources and time; analyze the plan and explain the need for any modifications to the plan.

February 8, 10

Year 8, it's on to the Design, Criterion B.  Due Friday, February 10

We have 2 tasks this week:
1.  Create 2 designs for your Prezi
2.  Choose 1 design and write a paragraph to justify your choice.

We will create 2 designs on blank paper. We have 2 lessons this week so you have enough time to finish and do a really good job.

A complete design must contain: image, youtube video, rotated text, drawing, clear path, 1 shape, custom colour, custom font colour.  You may have Prezi open to help you make decisions about colours, shapes, drawings, etc.

Let's look at this example: http://prezi.com/shszyp_nvxxr/tech-lunch/

For help you can consult the Prezi Cheat Sheet: http://prezi.com/learn/get-started-cheat-sheet/

Please leave a comment on this post to acknowledge that you understand your assignment and an appropriate design specification. If you don't understand the assignment, please raise your hand so I can help you. Thanks so much for that;-)

Learning objectives - The student will: generate 2 designs that attempt to meet the design specification;, compare the designs against the design specifications and identify the pros and cons of each design; select one design and explain its choice.

February 3

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Year 8 - it's time to explore Prezi.  You will have to open an account with Prezi (prezi.com) .  I suggest you do that first.

Then do the tutorial to get a feel for what Prezi can do.

http://prezi.com/learn

January 31

Year 8 we are sailing through the Investigation.  Well done!

Zé if you would like to change your topic from Education to an environmental issue, see me;-)

3.  Formulate a Design Specification

Below is a list of design specifications that my product must have:

• Correct spelling  (why?)
• Appropriate language (why?)
• Colourful (why?)
• Image (why?)
• Interesting content (why?)

Next, I will create a test to evaluate my Prezi. I will create a questionnaire.  On a scale of 1-5 (1=awful, 5=awesome) I will ask the following questions.

IB Learner Profile: Thinker

Learning objectives: The student will design, with guidance, tests to evaluate the product/solution against the design specification.

January 30

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2.  Look at 2 Prezi's to get ideas and information to help you make a creative presentation.
      https://sites.google.com/site/prezilinks/home/prezi-examlpes
      http://edu.prezi.com/showcase/category_list?cat=260

• Include printscreen of Prezi
• Describe what the presentation is about
• Do you like it?  Why or why not?
• Did you get any ideas that you would like to use in your Prezi

3.  Gather information on your topic to put on your Prezi to share with others.

IB Learner Profile - Inquirer

If you don't finish this in class today, please continue for homework. This work must be done as tomorrow we will work on the design specifications and Friday we will hand in the Investigation and do a tutorial on Prezi.

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

January 25, 27 - New Project

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Year 8 we will start our new project today.  Anyone who has not finished their Evaluate - Criterion E can finish it (homework club, lunchtime or homework) and give it to me no later than Friday.  It's important that we move on to meet our Term 2 deadlines.
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Term 2 Deadlines are as follows:
Investigate - February 3
Design - February 10
Plan - February 17
Create - March 2
Evaluate - March 9
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1.  Identify the Problem
Write 2 paragraphs that will serve as an introduction to your project. See Investigate Template for assistance.

2.  Develop a Design Brief
The following research questions will give me enough knowledge to solve my unit question.
1.  What is Prezi? (Include a definition using your own words.)
2.  Look at 2 Prezi's to get ideas and information to help you make a creative presentation.
      https://sites.google.com/site/prezilinks/home/prezi-examlpes
      http://edu.prezi.com/showcase/category_list?cat=260

• Include printscreen of Prezi
• Describe what the presentation is about
• Do you like it?  Why or why not?
• Did you get any ideas that you would like to use in your Prezi

3.  Gather information on your topic to put on your Prezi to share with others.

IB Learner Profile - Inquirer

If you don't finish this in class today, please continue for homework.

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

Term 2 Investigate Template

Investigate

1. Identify the Problem   (write 2 paragraphs - minimum of 6 sentences each )

 

1 sentence - State the problem that you are going to solve.  *

1 sentence - Restate (say again in your own words) the problem

2-3 sentences - Say why we are doing this project - develop your ideas

1 sentence – Say how you will solve the problem

1 sentence - Say who your "target audience" is (teenagers)

 

6 sentences – Say how  the area  of interaction, Environments,  connects to your project

*Example:

The problem I am going to solve in IT class this term is, “How can I help change the world?"

 

Area of interaction focus Which area of interaction will be our focus? Why have we chosen this?

Environment Taking action on: A range of issues related to environments. Identify, show, compare and contrast problems or issues in a particular environment.

January 25

Term 2 Due Dates

• Investigate - Feb 3
• Design - Feb 10
• Plan - Feb 17
• Create - March 2
• Evaluate - March 9

January 20, 25

Year 8, Time's Up. Projects due January 25

Please submit your Evaluation today.  Please talk to me if you are unable to submit your work.  We will start our new project next week;-)

IB Learner Profile: Communicator

Learning objectives - The student will: carry out tests to compare final product against design specification, suggest improvements, reflect on their performance and identify parts they found difficult and suggest ways in which their performance could be improved, consider the impact of the product/solution on individuals and/or society, and explain how the product/solution could be improved.

January 16, 17

Please finish your Create.  Submit  your digital story and the paragraph evaluating your plan;-)

Then, let's move on to EVALUATE - Criterion E (maximum 6)

1.Students are expected to evaluate the product/solution against the design specification in an objective manner based on testing, and to evaluate its impact on life, society and/or the environment. They are expected to explain how the product/solution could be improved as a result of these evaluations.
2.Students are expected to evaluate their own performance at each stage of the design cycle and to suggest ways in which their performance could be improved.

To get a 6 the student: evaluates the success of the product/solution considering the results of testing, and the views of the user. The student evaluates their own performance at some stages of the design cycle and considers improvements. The student considers the impact of the product/solution on life, society and/or the environment.

1. Open your Investigation and locate your questionnaire. Show your digital story to 5 people and ask them to answer your questionnaire.

2. Write a paragraph to "analyze" the feedback. In other words write about the scores that you received and say how your digital story could be improved.
3. Evaluate your performance at each stage of the design cycle: Investigate, Design, Plan, Create AND suggest ways that you can improve your performance. (You need 4 paragraphs here).

4. Write a final paragraph saying if you accomplished your goal and what impact it will have. In other words, look at the unit question - were you successful? Explain. (If you completed a digital story you were successful.  Remember the impact the digital story will have is that we will all learn about each other's cultures and become more tolerant.  This sense of understanding will make us better global citizens and lead to a better world;-)

Learning objectives - The student will: carry out tests to compare final product against design specification, suggest improvements, reflect on their performance and identify parts they found difficult and suggest ways in which their performance could be improved,

January 13

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Year 8, Let's finish up with the narrations today.

Please let me know who still has to narrate.

Make sure that your digital story meets the Design Specification:

 - a minimum of 15 photos/images,

 - at least 2 photos should include text/title,

 - at least 2 photos should have an “transition/motion”,

 - background music,

 - narration (voice overlay) appropriate to topic,

 - time length - approximately 2 minutes,

 - each student presentation should creatively display relative information

Write a paragraph saying whether you plan worked or not and print this and hand it in.

IB Learner Profile - Knowledgeable

Please remember to leave me a comment to tell me that you understood your assignment;-)    

Learning Objectives:  The student will: use appropriate techniques and equipment competently; create a product/solution of appropriate quality.

January 11

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Year 8, Friday, January 13 is the last day that you can submit your digital stories and paragraph stating whether your Plan worked or not.

Remember you should be using your plan as a checklist.

Your digital story should meet the following Design Specifications:

·         a minimum of 15 photos/images,

·         at least 2 photos should include text/title,

·         at least 2 photos should have an “transition/motion”,

·         background music,

·         narration (voice overlay) appropriate to topic,

·         time length - approximately 2 minutes,

·         each student presentation should creatively display relative information.

IB Learner Profile - Knowledgeable

Please remember to leave me a comment to tell me that you understood your assignment;-)    

Learning Objectives:  The student will: use appropriate techniques and equipment competently; create a product/solution of appropriate quality.