January 28, 29, February 1, 2

Year 8 - Continue writing your script. Finish it in class today;-)

January 27

Year 8 - As was advertised in the Daily Notices.

There will be a repeat of the PhotoStory 3 tutorial (which was our classwork right before we went to Christmas break) today at lunchtime (1:40).

It should take about 20 minutes to complete.

It's way fun! Don't miss this opportunity.

January 21, 22, 25, 26

Print Questions 5-8 and please hand them in.

We have 2 periods together,

PERIOD 1

3. Formulate a Design Specification

I will provide you with the Design Specification

Design Specification - List what your product is going to be, be like, be used for, be able to do and be made with

The presentation will include:
•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.

Test Plan - Describe a test that will check each point in your design specification
(Make sure that you describe who the test is for and how it will be used )

Let's create a test/questionnaire to evaluate the product.

Learning Objective: The student will design, with limited guidance a test to evaluate the product/solution against the design specification.

PERIOD 2

DESIGN
How can one arrange the material in such a way as to maximize its appeal and be functional at the same time?

•Write a script for your story

Finish the script for homework

Jan 14, 15, 18, 19

2. Develop a 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;-)

5. What is a tutorial? Explain in your own words.
6. What is image hosting? (Explain in your own words). Why would someone use an image hosting service?
7. Research these the following video hosting services: www.photobucket.com , www.tinypic.com and http://video.google.com How are they similar? How are they different? (Compare and Contrast)
8. What is a storyboard? Explain in your own words.

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

January 7, 8, 11, 12

Welcome back Year 8 - I hope that you had a wonderful holiday break and are ready to start our project.

First, let's take a look at the requirements necessary to participate in this international project: http://liferoundhere.pbworks.com/

Next, let's do a quick check in the sidebar to locate our primary documents (Unit of Work, Assessment Rubric).

Now, let's get down to work and begin the Investigation. We will begin by Developing the Design Brief:

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/ )

Finish this work for homework and be prepared to hand it in at the beginning of the next class.

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

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