Investigate Template
Name (first and last)
Investigate
Identify the Problem (minimum of 6 sentences )
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'm going to solve in CT class this term is, "How can I help change the world?"
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Term 2
Identify the Problem (minimum of 6 sentences)
1 sentence - State the problem that you are going to solve. *
1 sentence - Restate (say again in your own words) the problem
1-2 sentences - Say why we are doing this project - develop your ideas
1-2 Sentences – Say how you will solve the problem
1-2 sentences – Say how Human Ingenuity connects to your project
*Example:
The problem I am going to solve in IT class this term is, “How can I use Computer Technology to promote my culture?”
Develop a Design Brief (ask questions that will help solve your problem)
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/ )
5. What is a tutorial? Explain in your own words.
6. What is video hosting? (Explain in your own words. Give details.).
7. Name 3 free video hosting sites. (Include the url for each).
8. Which video hosting site would you use and why (Explain and give details)?
7. Name 3 free video hosting sites. (Include the url for each).
8. Which video hosting site would you use and why (Explain and give details)?
9. What is a storyboard? Explain in your own words.
*REMEMBER:
- Use bullet points
- Collect text and images to support your point of view (save images in a folder)
- Use in-text referencing
- Include a bibliography
Formulate a Design Specification
your digital story must include the following
· 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.
1)My digital story must have the following characteristics:
List 4 design specifications
2) Create a test to evaluate your product. Make a questionnaire that will ask 1 question for each item in your Design Specification
List 4 design specifications
2) Create a test to evaluate your product. Make a questionnaire that will ask 1 question for each item in your Design Specification
Example: I will create a Questionnaire to test my product. I will use a scale of 1-5 (1= awful and 5=awesome)
Design
