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.