Wednesday, November 30, 2011

OBJECTIVE:  Today I will research my topic and find 10 facts/behaviors I would like to

Educate my peers about to prevent an inappropriate digital footprint in their future.

Thursday, November 10, 2011

The Questions




  1. America Offline-What does this mean?
    digital divide- How does this impact you as a students?
    Unequal Access-How can lack of access to the internet impact your future? MOBILE ACCESS
    Innovators-How will lack of digital access impact us as a country?
    What are the options for better Access
    Explain the Final Recommendations?
    What could be done to increase internet access and create more choices for communities nationwide?
    What actions need to be taken to keep the internet open for users and innovators? 

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Thesis Statement

Lady Gaga can be considered a hero because of all the charities she has contributed to, the Anti-Bully foundation she organized and the way she expresses her individuality inspires many to be themselves.

Topic Sentences

topic sentence 1: A reason why Lady Gaga is a hero is because she has contributed to many charities.


topic sentence 2 : Another reason why lady gaga is a hero is because of the Anti-Bully foundation she organized.


topic sentence 3 : Final reason Lady Gaga can be considered a hero is because of her unique individuality that inspires her fans, who look up to her.

Friday, October 7, 2011

CREATE

I decided with  ___ design.




When you identify the problem, you are * Investigating.
In the beginning of designing your product, you are * Planning.
After planning a product or solution for your project, you begin to * Create.
In the design cycle steps what does P stand for * Plan.
After creating your product or solution you * Evaluate.
While developing your design brief, you are * Investigating.
In which step do you use appropiate techniques and equipment * Create
Identifying the problem follows in the * Investigate
When you are following your plan, you are * Creating your product
You follow all the deign cycle steps to create a final * product

PLAN gantt chart

My plan
         What I am going to do?  How many minutes it will take.
10/7-
10/8
10/9
10/10
10/11
10/12

3 designs....

MY 3 BRAINSTORMING IDEAS

Design Brief

What I am going to make

Design Brief







10. Write a short statement of what you are going to make, why you are going to make it, and for whom you are making it.
Formulate a Design Specification
I am gonna make a game, so it'll be easier for the 6th graders to understand/ learn the Design Cycle.
11. What are the requirements for this assignment?
The requirements for this assignments are to follow the design cycle to create a
product thats explaining the process/steps of the Design Cycle.












12. What are the limitations you have with this assignment?
My limitation is time.
13. How will you "test" your project?
I Will test this project by having a 6th grader play the game.

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Area of Interaction: Community and Service , Approaches to Learning & Human Ingenuity
Significant Concept: Design Cycle can be used to solve problems
Unit Question: How can my learning help my community? How do I make Sound Choices?
INVESTIGATE: (Write in complete sentences) Identify the Problem
1. What is the problem you need to solve? Explain to a 6th grader what the design cycle is all about by creating a presentation. (3d, PPT, movie, game, Poster)
We have to teach the design cycle to a 6th grader .
2. How does the Design Cycle apply to the real world? You can use the design cycle to create almost anything.  It also keeps you organized.
3. How will this project serve my community?
4. How can my learning help my community?
5. How do we live in relation to each other?
6. How does this help others?
7. What are the requirements for this assignment?

8. What is the Design Cycle?
The Design Cycle is a process you take to create a product.
REFLECT on your learning.
Day 2
9. Spend one day experimenting with DESIGN CYCLE your presentation. List five things your learned about the Design Cycle:
Day 3
Design Brief
10. Write a short statement of what you are going to make, why you are going to make it, and for whom you are making it.
Formulate a Design Specification
11. What are the requirements for this assignment?
12. What are the limitations you have with this assignment?
13. How will you "test" your presentation?
REFLECT ON YOUR LEARNING
PLAN:
14. Brainstorm ideas. Use the chart below
IB Brainstorming Chart .pdf found in schoology under “materials”& then files
15. What idea did you choose to demonstrate the design cycle and why did you choose it?
16. Does your idea meet all of the requirements?
17. Use the story board paper below to plan your presentation.  Include how many levels you will have, what will be on each level, how will you include teaching skills to young students, and what will your questions be about.
story board.pdf found in schoology under “materials” & then files.
18. Explain how you will use your time to get your project finished in 12 days:
REFLECT on your learning
EVALUATE:
20. How could you improve your presentation?
21. Does your presentation meet all of the requirements?
22. Share your presentation with at least 2-8th, 3-9th, 4-10th+ friends. What did he/she like about your presentation?
23. Reflect on all the steps of the Design Cycle. What did you do well? What do you need to improve?
24. Were you responsible in using the software, Internet, pictures, and computer?
25. How can my learning help my community?
26. What grade do you deserve on this project? (1 - 6)

ATTITUDE:
27. Reflect on your attitude on each step of the Design Cycle. Did you completely answer each step without complaining, being a whiny baby, or saying "it's too hard". Explain your answer:
28. What grade do you deserve on your attitude? (1 - 6)