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Monday, May 23, 2016

AWD: Final Project

Click here for project.


Due before class on June 8.

Tech Lit: Emerging Technology Wiki

Please click here.

TV P&C: Final Exam

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No more than 4 students in a group.

Deadlines:
  1. June 1: MUSIC VIDEO PROJECT PLANNING SHEET & ACTION SEQUENCE: Separate Grades
  2. June 2: Begin Taping with my approval
  3. June 9: Project must be completed (view-able before you walk in for class)
    1. This is a final. No late work will be accepted.
Exemptions: AL, BW, NM

Web 2.0: Social Bookmarking Project

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Sunday, May 15, 2016

AWD: Project 8 Test May 16


  • Complete Project 8, then use the book to
    • Complete the In The Lab project on pages 364/365
    • Save to the In The Lab Folder
  • Due before class on Thursday

TV P&C: Week of 5/16

Seniors:

  • Senior Video must be completed and ready to be played before class on Thursday. 
  • If you are absent, it was a future due date and still due at that time. Email me the link
  • -1 letter grade for each day late from the video's grade
  • Given the amount of time issued for this project, no excuses will be accepted. Waiting until the last minute is not my problem
Juniors:
  • The complete TV P&C Commercial is due before class on Tuesday May 24.
  • Individual grades will be issues based on individual effort/contribution
  • If you are absent, it was a future due date and still due at that time. Email me the link
  • -1 letter grade for each day late from the video's grade
  • Given the amount of time issued for this project, no excuses will be accepted. Waiting until the last minute is not my problem

Tech Lit - Creating Voki Avatars, Another Web 2.0 Tool

This Project Will Be Due BEFORE Class on May 19.

  1. Create your own personalized Avatar on Voki.com
  2. Create a MAXIMUM 60 Voice Recording (or typed in) about another subject and what you are learning this week. Be specific! Be positive! Be creative! Be excited! To help prepare, write out a script first! Use the stopwatch on your cell phone to make sure you are close to the 60 second mark. 
  3. Save the Voki, get the embed code, and embed your Voki as a new post to your blog. Title it: MY VOKI
  4. Required Discussion Question for Comment Section:     - 
    • How can Voki be used in your other classes?

Web 2.0: RSS Feeds Project

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Post discussion questions on your own blog.

Thursday, May 12, 2016

Law Enforcement Torch Run

On Friday, June 10, the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics will be passing in front of the High School. The torch will proceed past the Intermediate School and be handed off near the gas station on Hackensack Street. We are encouraging students to participate in this event. The cost to participate is $20 (minimum), which includes a tee shirt for the participant. 

The run will take place in the morning hours (around 10 AM) and is for a short period of time. A signed permission slip and the monetary donation must be returned to the Main Office by May 25, 2016.

A permission slip can be obtained in Guidance, the Main Office, or from a PE teacher. 


Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Web 2.0: Adding RSS Feeds to Your Blog

On your blog, you must add 3 unique RSS URL feeds to display on your blog as a side gadget only. Unique means 3 different URLs. You can't choose 3 from the same page.



Due before class ends on May 10

TV P&C: Junior Reflection Video

Juniors: 

Not to leave you out, your task if to complete a course reflection video. In this video each junior bust appear on camera and talk about the following:

  1. Their best videos of the year
  2. The best moments of the class or with classmates
  3. When you become a senior, what will you miss from the class.4
  4. What new courses you are taking next year.
  5. What your career plans are to date.
This video is due May 19. It will be 1 complete video with all juniors in it. Each junior should speak for at least 2 minutes. Make the video more casual and not a formal interview.

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Web 2.0: Do Now, Gandhi, May 3

"You must be the change you wish to see in the world." ~Mahatma Gandhi 


What things ignite your desire to help make this world a better place? Really think about this. How can your life goals not only fulfill your own needs but contribute to the community. Use your own blog.

TV P&C: DO NOW May 3

Each student must appear and complete a short news worthy video this week. Please comment on this post with what you are going to go.