September 21, 24, 25

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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!