September 5

Year 8, remember to look for patterns this term in all that you do! Make note of the patterns in your blog.

Now it's time to begin the INVESTIGATION

Open Word 2007.

Click on the Insert tab.

In the extremel left-hand column, 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 sites you visit AND the images you collect.

The MYP Investigate (Criterion A) has several focuses:

1. Students identify the problem to be solved,

2. Students develop the design brief,

3. Students formulate a design specification.

Remember our problem is: How could you use ICT to record early 21st century routines?

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.