April 3

Year 8 thanks for all the comments! I loved reading them.

It's time to begin our Year 8 Unit of Work.

Open Word 2007.
Click on the Insert tab.
In the extremel left-hand co.umn, click on Cover Page. Take a few minute to explore this aspect of Word 2008.

After choosing a Cover Page title it "Year 8 Unit of Work". You can also include your name and the date.

Next, go to the next page and type INVESTIGATE at the top.

Now let's start researching;-)

Investigate *Remember to record the URL and name of the site s you visit AND the images you collect.

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.

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 digital stories online. Supply each URL and give a small summary of each of the stories.

5. What is a tutorial? Explain in your own words.

6. What is image hosting?

7. Research these the following web hosting services: http://www.photobucket.com/ , http://www.tinypic.com/ and http://video.google.com/ How are they similar? How are they different?

8. What is a storyboard? Explain in your own words.