MAKEWAVE.ES Project 17-18 S1

Today everyone will continue working on the Digital Literacy Assessments.  In addition to that, everyone is encouraged to create an account on MAKEWAVE.ES!  Please see below for instructions:

STEP 1:  Go to MAKEWAV.ES



STEP 2:  Click on "I'M A STUDENT"



STEP 3: Enter The Class Name Below:

CCS 515 TECH LAB

STEP 4:  Enter all the information required to create your account.  Make sure you use your CCS Gmail Address (@ccs.us).  Once completed, I will need to activate your account.



Group: ALUMNI

Class:  CSA(1-10)



STEP 5:  Begin looking through the BADGE LIBRARY for interesting projects and badges to earn!



These can be included in the project you can earn Badges for on MOZ://@ BACKPACK.  Let me know if you are having any trouble creating an account or signing in.



YOU MUST REMEMBER YOUR ACCOUNT NAME AND PASSWORD, THERE IS NO WAY TO RECOVER IT ONCE YOU HAVE STARTED.  THESE BADGES WILL COUNT TOWARD THE FINAL CONTEST FOR MP2!



Good Luck!



- MR. S

Digital Literacy Surveys / OpenBadges Project

moz://a Backpack: Store and Share your Open Badges

Open Badges communicate skills and achievements by providing a visual representation of your accomplishments packed with verifiable data and evidence.

Open Badges enable you to take your learning with you, wherever you go, building a rich picture of your lifelong learning journey.

The Backpack lets you store the Open Badges you earn, and share them between platforms, anywhere on the web. It gives you complete control over your own achievements by allowing you to organize and display your badges in the places that matter to you.

It's simple to use, just and upload or push the badges you have earned in other platforms into it.

The Backpack is trusted worldwide, with over 1 million badges already stored.

Click the link above and SIGN UP for an account using your CCS GMAIL ADDRESS.  You MUST Remember Your Password because you cannot recover it through Gmail!

DIGITAL LITERACY ASSESSMENTS

Today you will be working on Digital Literacy.  

Start the program by viewing the following website:

http://digitalliteracyassessment.org

Spend time in class working on each of the nine (9) Digital Literacy Assessments.  After each test, if you pass, you can select to Collect a MOZILLA DIGITAL BADGE.  Follow the instructions below to add the badges to your profile.  Once you have completed as many badges as you can, send an email to Mr. Scribner (hscribner@ccs.us) with a picture of your BADGE PAGE (See Below).  



You must complete a minimum of six (6) Digital Literacy Assessments to receive credit for this project.  I will circulate to make sure the badges are on your log in page any time you request a check.  You may continue to retake the assessments as many times as it takes to get a passing score.



Good Luck!



Mr. S

Step 1:  Take A Digital Literacy Assessment on the site above and Get Your Results:

Step 2:  Click the Badge Button (If You Passes Successfully) in the Upper Right Corner (Badge with the STAR):

Step 3:  Enter your CCS GMAIL Address and Click "Request Badge"

 

Step 4:  Enter your LOG-IN Information for moz://a Backpack:

Step 5:  Click "YES" to Accept The Badge

Step 6:  Click "THANKS" to Close The Window 

Step 7:  Go To moz://a Backpack Website to Confirm your Badge.  When you have completed at least 6/9 assessments, call Mr. S over to review your badges.  Make sure you use the Snipping Tool on Windows to make an image of your badge sheet and Email it to Mr. S (hscribner@ccs.us) for credit.

Digital Animation "Made Easy" Project S1 17-18

Today you will begin to create a Digital Animation Video Clip. There are many resources for creating digital movies, as listed below. Before class is over, read all directions in this post and complete three tasks: 1.  Create a Technology Journal Entry for today's date, with the topic Digital Animation Project.  2. Create and Email a Dvolver Animation Scene to Mr. S for credit. 3. Open Google Slides/PowerPoint on Computer and begin to create a "stick-figure" background scene for your longer digital animation using the draw tools found in each of those programs/applications.

Technology Journal Entry

19 October 2017, Topic: Digital Animation Project

Describe, in 3-4 Sentences, what type of animation/cartoon you are interested in creating.  Think about any topic you like, and try to imagine a cartoon that illustrates (and creates action and characters) your idea or subject.  Type this into the Technology Journal (Google Document) you already made and shared with me.  DO NOT START A NEW JOURNAL!  Make sure you put this entry at the TOP of your existing Technology Journal, and move previous entries further down on the pages.

Tomorrow you will be using your scene to create a 50-slide (minimum) animated scene. Eventually you will EXPORT your slides as Images (JPEG) and using MS Movie Maker to create a Digital Animation with Music, Titles, and Credits.

Digital Animation Using Powerpoint Youtube Video

When you make animation you have to create each picture on the film.

There are normally 25-40 pictures per minute. When animating we recreate the laws of nature as we are able to relate to the action. However, with animation we can do a lot more than just follow the laws of nature. We can do anything, we can tell the story just as it is in our dreams.



Animation is a tool of communication.

When we animate we must not forget to put idea and intention in the movements. A movement without idea and intention is boring. Another great communication tool is the contrast; fast/slow, backwards/forwards and so on. If we remember this it makes us animate better. So if you want to animate something going up, you think go down first. If you you want to stretch your character, you squash him first. The best thing is to do the movement yourself or make a friend do it so you can study the movement. This also helps you plan your animation. The better you know what to do, the better you can animate it.



See The Animation Section of ANIMWORK (Click Here) for more information about this project.



I Can't Wait, I Want To Make Something Right Now!  Try the ZIMMERTWINS website for a longer animations made easy. You could have them talk to each other, about different things, or create news-style reporting cartoons.



Learn More About It: http://www.awn.com/blog/teach-yourself-animation-art-timing How do I learn animation? For those with a school nearby and some time on their hands, it’s no problem. But for those with limited options, here are some resources to help teach yourself animation. And a step-by-step guide: http://www.awn.com/blog/teach-yourself-animation-2d-tools-part-1



You Could Also Check Out: A European partnership created this guide to help teachers learn more about using animation to teach. With some basics in place such as how to create a good story and what tools to use, ANIMWORK puts everything into perspective for any teacher who wants to create his or her own animation.

DIGITAL SCENE & BACKGROUND PICTURE CREATION PROJECT DIRECTIONS

A. CREATE A ZimmerTwins CARTOON AND SEND IT FOR CREDIT TODAY!



B. CREATE A BACKGROUND SCENE TO START WITH:

Step 1: Log into Google or Open Microsoft PowerPoint on your Computer

Step 2: Create NEW Slides Presentation or NEW Presentation in PowerPoint

Step 3: Use the Drawing Tools to make a stick figure scene. Make sure to place specific layers in order and use a variety of colors and styles to make it vibrant.

Step 4: Export you Presentation/Slide as an Image and Upload to Google Drive



Step 5: SHARE your Image with Mr. S (hscribner@ccs.us) for credit.



C. ANIMATE IT:

• Your project must include at least 50 slides.


• It must have at least 3 layers of depth: Foreground, Middle Ground, Background.


• It must have at least 3 things moving during the course of the animation. 


• Your motion must incorporate LAYERS of movement where items move in-front or behind each other.


• You must Upload and SHARE your project with instructor using Google Drive for credit.

D. MAKE IT INTO A MOVIE:

Step 1. Open your project in Google Slides/MS Powerpoint. (If you created it in Google Slides you must Download it in MS Powerpoint to Export the slides together.



Step 2. EXPORT your slides as JPEG Image Files to the Desktop.



Step 3. IMPORT your JPEG Image Files into MS MOVIE MAKER.



Step 4. Using MS MOVIE MAKER, you must create a Digital Animation "Short-Film" by making each image "flash" for around 1/2-second each. This will give the impression that the images are animated. You should add Titles, Credits, and a short burst of music to finish the film.



YOU MUST IMPORT AT LEAST ONE (1) SOUND EFFECT/MUSIC AND ADD IT TO THE ANIMATION PRIOR TO SAVING IT!  (You can use freesound.org and audacity to record sound effects or music for use in this project.)



Step 5. SAVE MOVIE as an MP4 file, Upload it to Google Drive, and SHARE it with Mr. S for credit.



Have Fun with this project. If you would like to know more, here is the original link to 50 more digital animation websites at TEACHTHOUGHT.COM (Click Here)! Good Luck!

ACADEMIC/LEARNING OBJECTIVE

Scholars will learn the basics of Digital Animation. Scholars will be able to create "mini" animations using an online application. Scholars will also start creating the basic drawing that will be used for a future "line-art" digital animation project. Scholars will be able to complete a Constructed Response about the "History of Animation" and discuss what they like, or do not like about the project.

STUDENTS WILL ENTER THE CLASS QUIETLY AND BEGIN WORKING! 

Scholars will sign into Google Drive as they enter the class. Scholars will read all directions on this post thoroughly and respond to the Constructed Response found on Google Classroom. Scholars will direct their browsers to DVOLVER and spend time creating a "MINI" animation project. They must include text and choose backgrounds and themes. When complete, they will email their project to Mr. S for review. Scholars will then follow the directions above to begin to create a "line-art" background for a future digital animation project.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION AND POSITIVE ATTITUDE TODAY!

Standards Covered In This Class 

PA 3.7.7 & 11 Section C / ISTE 2011

CSTA Tied With Common Core ELA/Math rev. 2011

As "Old School" As It Gets!

Check out the Facebook Post here:

https://www.facebook.com/harvey.scribner.7/posts/10210871547928862

Minefaire 2017 (Oaks, PA) and 2018 Links

MINEFAIRE 2018 (Click Here)

THE #1 MINECRAFT® EVENT IN THE USA!

Minefaire: Official @minecraft Community Event - all things #minecraft : entertainment, gameplay, and educational content to inspire the next generation.

Click Here To See The EDTECHFUN Presentation Site 

Erik (11 years old) and I spent the weekend "working" at Minefaire! Make sure you click the links above to check out the fun! We spent the majority of our time helping out at the VR Booth. They had Samsung VR goggles running the OcularVR application. The Minecraft PE edition was loaded on the Samsung 7/8 phones attached to the goggles, and each had a bluetooth xbox-style controller attached. Once you put on the goggles, you could switch between "chalkboard" mode and immersion mode. You could literally look around the entire Minecraft world that was created. You had access to all the same functions as the console version of the game, but you were literally playing INSIDE THE GAME! Everyone loved it!

In addition to that, we found a very cool site called eu.mineplex.com that hosted Minecraft battles. They had some servers set up for people to game on. There was also an awesome Battle Stage where kids and adults did Battle Builds in various Minecraft Worlds that were hosted live by famous Youtubers. Erik was able to get some swag with autographs that made his weekend, and I wore a very cool flex-fit "Creeper" baseball cap.

There were Diamond Stage costume contests and dance parties. There were autograph signings from Youtubers and other Minecraft celebrities, and a ton of fun at the United States Geological Survey (USGS) booth where kids could learn about, and even break, rocks and minerals. There were lego displays, things to buy, walking Creeper and Steve mascots, food and fun! Check out Minefaire.com for future dates!

60-Second PSA - MS Movie Maker (WeVideo) S1 17-18

"There are many different definitions for a public service announcement (PSA) or public service ad, but the simplified version of PSAs are messages in the public interest disseminated by the media without charge, with the objective of raising awareness, changing public attitudes and behaviour towards a social issue."
                                                                                                        - Wikipedia Definition

Examples Of Student Public Service Announcement Topics (CLICK HERE)

REVIEW THE VIDEO PSA'S AND CLICK HERE TO 

FILL OUT A SURVEY FOR EACH ONE!

Over the next few days you will be completing a Public Service Announcement in MS Movie Maker.

CCS TECH PARTNER/TOPIC LIST

MR. SCRIBNER'S EXAMPLE PSA (CCS ROCKS 2016)

TODAY: You will work with your assigned partner to CHOOSE A TOPIC, COLLECT OR MAKE PHOTOS FOR CONTENT, DECIDE ON MUSIC, and RESEARCH AT LEAST 4 FACTS!

"How To Create A PSA" Video by Girl Scouts Of America (Click Here)

"Active For Life" Public Service Announcement EXAMPLE (Click Here)

"World Hunger PSA" Public Service Announcement EXAMPLE (Click Here)

Getting Started (from Center For DIGITAL Education Website)
1. Choose your topic. Pick a subject that is important to you, as well as one you can visualize. Keep your focus narrow and to the point. More than one idea confuses your audience, so have one main idea per PSA.

2. Time for some research - you need to know your stuff! Try to get the most current and up to date facts on your topic. Statistics and references can add to a PSA. You want to be convincing and accurate.

3. Consider your audience. Are you targeting parents, teens, teachers or some other social group? Consider your target audience's needs, preferences, as well as the things that might turn them off. They are the ones you want to rally to action. The action suggested by the PSA can be almost anything. It can be spelled out or implied in your PSA, just make sure that message is clear.

4. Grab your audience's attention. You might use visual effects, an emotional response, humor, or surprise to catch your target audience. Be careful, however, of using scare tactics. Attention getters are needed, but they must be carefully selected. For example, when filming a PSA about controlling anger, a glass-framed picture of a family can be shattered on camera. This was dramatic, but not melodramatic. Staging a scene between two angry people to convey the same idea is more difficult to do effectively.

5. Create a script and keep your script to a few simple statements. A 30-second PSA will typically require about 5 to 7 concise assertions. Highlight the major and minor points that you want to make. Be sure the information presented in the PSA is based on up-to-date, accurate research, findings and/or data.

6. Storyboard your script.

7. Film your footage and edit your PSA.

8. Find your audience and get their reaction. How do they respond and is it in the way you expected? Your goal is to call your audience to action. Are they inspired?

Links For Music & Videos (MP4 / MP3)



Videos

https://pixabay.com/videos/

https://www.videvo.net/

https://videos.pexels.com/



Music & Sound Effects

https://www.bensound.com/

https://www.freesound.org/browse/tags/sound-effects/

http://freemusicarchive.org/

PSA Bibliography EMAIL Requirements

You and your partner must send and EMAIL to me (hscribner@ccs.us) that has a paragraph about the reason you chose your topic, the names of the two students who worked on your PSA, and the six references that you used to find your facts. The following format must be used:



To: hescribner@ccs.us

Subject: PSA Project (Topic of Project)

Body of Email:

• Students Collaborating: (Me) & (You)


• Team Name:


• Topic:


• Reason For Choosing Topic:


• References




• "(Fact 1)". Author, Website/Book/Article/Place Found


• "(Fact 2)". Author, Website/Book/Article/Place Found


• "(Fact 3)". Author, Website/Book/Article/Place Found


• "(Fact 4)". Author, Website/Book/Article/Place Found


• "(Fact 5)". Author, Website/Book/Article/Place Found


• "(Fact 6)". Author, Website/Book/Article/Place Found

Grading Is As Follows

The Public Service Announcement must use a minimum of 10 pictures or 2-3 video clips, or a combination of the two.

PSA must be no less than 30-seconds in length and no more than 1:00 minute in length

PSA must have smooth transitions between pictures/videos

PSA must use at least one piece of music. If more, smooth transitions between sound bites

PSA must have at least 6 facts about your topic, and you must EMAIL your source list.

PSA must be published as a movie file (MP4, MOV) and viewable by Media Players

Following is the grading outline:
30 points for neatness (smooth transitions)
40 points for completeness (All items present)
10 points for within time limits
20 points for partner review

SUCCESS RUBRIC:  IF YOU HIT "20" IN THESE CATEGORIES, 

YOU WILL SCORE HIGHER ON THE GRADING RUBRIC ABOVE.

CATEGORY

	20	15	10	5
Concept	Student has a clear picture of the message he/she is trying to convey through the PSA.	Student has a fairly clear picture of the message he/she is trying to convey through the PSA.	Student has brainstormed his/her message, but no clear focus has emerged for the PSA.	Student has spent little effort on brainstorming and refining his/her message.
Originality	Presentation shows considerable originality and inventiveness. The content and ideas are presented in a unique and interesting way.	Presentation shows some originality and inventiveness. The content and ideas are presented in an interesting way.	Presentation shows an attempt at originality and inventiveness.	Presentation is a rehash of other people's ideas and/or graphics and shows very little attempt at original thought.
Use of Graphics and Images	All graphics and images are attractive and support the theme/content of the PSA.	Most graphics and images are attractive and support the theme/content of the PSA.	Some graphics are attractive but a few do not seem to support the theme/content of the PSA.	Several graphics are unattractive AND detract from the content of the PSA.
Digital Camera Use (If Used)	Pictures are high quality. The main subject is in focus, centered, and of an appropriate size compared to other objects in the picture.	Pictures are good quality. The main subject is not quite in focus, but is it is clear what the picture is about.	Pictures are of marginal quality.The subject is in focus but it is not clear what the picture is about.	No picture taken OR picture of poor quality.
Overall Effectiveness	Project includes all material needed to gain a comfortable understanding of the topic. It is a highly effective PSA.	Project includes most material needed to gain a comfortable understanding of the topic, but is lacking one or two key elements. It is an effective PSA.	Project is missing more than two key elements. It is a slightly effective PSA.	Project is lacking several key elements and has inaccuracies that make it an ineffective PSA.

ACADEMIC/LEARNING OBJECTIVE

Prep Day: YOU MUST REGISTER YOUR PARTNER AND TOPIC FIRST!

Scholars will be able to use Windows Movie Maker to create a short (30-60 second) Movie “Public Service Announcement”. Scholars will be able to select photos and video clips, choose music, and create a PSA about a topic that is important to them. They will work with a partner to create the PSA.

Project: Each Student will create a PSA using Windows Movie Maker. You must be able to save your work, export your Movie, and upload it to your Google Drive. You will then SHARE your MOVIE file with me for credit. 

YOU NEED YOUR OWN EARBUDS TO WORK ON THIS!

READ ALL DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION AND POSITIVE ATTITUDE TODAY!

Standards Covered In This Class 

PA 3.7.7 & 11 Section C / ISTE 2011

CSTA Tied With Common Core ELA/Math rev. 2011

Movie Marquis Project - Windows Movie Maker

Have you ever wanted to make a video to post on YouTube, Twitter, or Facebook? With this tutorial, you will be able to add music, transitions and effects to images and video clips in order to make fun videos to share with your friends. You will need to have a Windows computer and it will helpful to already have a folder with images (JPEG) or video clips (MOV), and at least one music (WAV, MP3) file.

Technology Journal Entry (As you enter the room)

09 October 2017, Topic:  My Movie/TV Production Company 

Imagine you are the owner of a movie production studio.  Write
the name of your studio and describe what kind of movies you want to
make. Tell me how your logo shows off your personality, and the personality of the studio you want to create. What emotions should your viewers see when they see your Video Logo (Movie Marquis)?  What kind of movies does your studio make?  Please write a full paragraph with Topic Sentence, 3 supporting sentences, and a conclusion/wrap-up sentence as a minimum requirement. (R.A.C.E Model: Restate, Answer, Cite Evidence, Explain)



 

MICROSOFT MOVIE MAKER (WeVideo.com) Movie Marquis Project Directions

You will be making a number of movies with Windows Movie Maker during this class. Starting later this week you will work on creating a Public Service Announcement (PSA) with a partner. Start thinking of ideas now so you will be able to pick something for next week.

Watch the following clip on your own to get ideas about your Personal Movie Marquis. This is a short movie clip (10-15 seconds) that you will add to the end of your PSA to "sign" it. The Movie Marquis you are creating should be a reflection of your personality, and is intended to let people know who created the movie it follows. It can be used at the end or the beginning of a movie. I want you to pretend you are creating a Movie Production Studio and give some thought to the kind of movies and messages you would like to support. Be creative and have fun with this project. It can be serious, funny or anything you want it to be. Please make sure you use the clip you created in Soundation for this project. You may find pictures and other video clips online or sign out a camera. I have a limited amount of equipment, so you will have to share.

Movie Introduction Video Clips Promo (Click Here) 

Please create a Movie Marquis in Windows Movie Maker. It should be 10 to 15 seconds long and use audio, pictures/video, titles and effects. You must create your music for this project with Soundation.

YOU MAY NOT USE COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE MUSIC!  

When you have edited the movie and created it, please use the SAVE Movie Function to save the file and the video to the desktop. Upload that file to your Google Drive and share it with me for credit for the project.

Windows Movie Maker Information and Tutorials

WINDOWS MOVIE MAKER TUTORIAL VIDEO

WINDOWS MOVIE MAKER STEP BY STEP PRESENTATION

WEVIDEO.COM Information and Tutorials

WEVIDEO.COM TUTORIAL GUIDE

Create an account and SIGN IN on WEVIDEO.COM, 

CLICK on the link for HELP and follow directions.

MR. SCRIBNER'S EXAMPLE - BIG DADDY PRODUCTIONS 2016 

DAILY PROJECT REFLECTION SURVEY (PRIOR TO LEAVING - END OF CLASS)

STEP-BY-STEP DIRECTIONS FOR USING MS MOVIE MAKER (Click Here for Google Document)

STEP BY STEP DIRECTIONS TO COMPLETE PROJECT BELOW:

Step 1: Download or Create Music with Soundation (You must EXPORT your Music as a .WAV file and place it on the Desktop of your Computer.

Step 1A: You may need to use AUDACITY (See Windows Computer) to Load and EXPORT your music file from Soundation. Here is how: 

• Choose Saved File from Soundation on Desktop. 


• Open Audacity and DRAG your Music File into the Audacity Workspace 


• Click FILE and EXPORT as WAV File. 


• Choose Desktop to save the new file too. Use New WAV file 

Step 2: Find and Download 1-3 Pictures or Images you are interested in using. Place those Images on the Desktop of your Computer.

Step 3: Open Windows Movie Maker or wevideo.com and using the FILE Menu click on NEW PROJECT

Step 4: Name your Project "(Your Last Name) Marquis P(?)" and SAVE it to Desktop.

Step 5: Use the CHOOSE PHOTOS/VIDEO BUTTON to select video/image files to use.

Step 6: Use the CHOOSE MUSIC BUTTON to select the audio file you will use.

Step 7: Use the pointer to place images and pictures in the proper order for the video.

Step 8: Use toolbars to enter TITLES and Text.

Step 9: Use toolbars to add effects and transitions.

Step 10: Save the final file to the DESKTOP.

Step 11: Upload and SHARE your Final Movie Project using Google Drive. 

MR SCRIBNER'S DROPBOX FILE REQUEST LINK

Grading Rubric 

Within Time Limit = 15 points 

Clear Pictures = 15 points 

Titles = 15 points 

Appropriate Music = 15 points 

Effects / Transitions = 15 points 

GDrive Shared = 15 points 

Creative (Subjective) = 10 points 

Total Score = x/100 points

Here are links to my BIG DADDY PRODUCTIONS 2016 Movies: (FEB)            (SEP)

Enjoy This Project, Be Creative!!

- Mr S.

ACADEMIC/LEARNING OBJECTIVE

Students will be able to use Windows Movie Maker to create a short (10-15 second) Movie Marquis (Logo). Students will be given an introduction to Windows Movie Maker today. Before we start with Movie Maker, you will watch a short video about Movie Studio Logo’s. Please complete the Technology Journal Assignment First, then follow all directions listed.

Project: Each Student will create a Movie Marquis using Windows Movie Maker. You must be able to save your work, export your Movie, and upload it to your Google Drive. You will then SHARE your file with me for credit. 

YOU NEED YOUR OWN EARPHONES/EARBUDS TO WORK ON THIS!

NO-Stress Make-Up Day

Today you will be given an opportunity to work on NoRedInk, Khan Academy, Typing.Com, or anything you might still owe me for credit.  Please take this time to get caught up with any work you might be missing, or incomplete!  

Enjoy your autumn-like day in class to get something done today!  

You may also work on anything you might have for another class. - Mr. S

Becoming Better Writers - Diagnostic NOREDINK.com

Today we will take a short break from our Multi-Media endeavors.  I would like everyone to go to NoREDInk.com and take a short diagnostic quiz.  This site will allow you to work independently on becoming a better writer.  You will be able to learn, and practice, identifying and fixing grammatical mistakes in your writing.  It will also help you to become more articulate.



Please sign up for the appropriate class using the passwords below:



CSA Period 3 - Class Code: safe ocean 26



CSA Period 7 - Class Code:  shiny cap 39



CSA Period 8 - Class Code:  melodic flag 33



CSA Period 9 - Class Code:  witty moose 82



CSA Period 10 - Class Code:  certain basket 63



Steps to Sign-Up and Complete Diagnostic



Prior to starting:  Sign into your Google Account and open a new tab on your browser. (Chrome)



Step 1:  Go to https://www.noredink.com/

Step 2:  Click on SIGN UP (Button)

Step 3:  Click on "I'm a Student"

Step 4:  Enter CLASS CODE exactly as listed above for your CSA class.

Step 5:  Click the "Sign Up With Google" Button

Step 6:  Select the appropriate GRADE you are in.

Step 7:  Choose enough interests to fill the Green Line and hit Continue

Step 8:  Click on the Diagnostic Assignment and complete it.



If you do not get done prior to class ending, you can finish on your own.  You have until October 11th to complete it.  You are not being graded on your score, only on whether you complete the diagnostic or not.  Future assignments will be graded for completion only.  You can sign-in and use this for practice on these skills anytime you like!



I hope this tool helps you to improve your writing, grammar, and your ability to communicate your thoughts and feelings as a writer.  Good Luck!



- Mr. S

ACADEMIC/LEARNING OBJECTIVE

SWBAT sign in and create an account on NOREDINK.com.  This site is used as independent practice for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and writing skills.  Students will complete a short diagnostic in multiple areas, as well as completing the basic tutorial on how to use the site.  Students will be able to use this tool to help them improve overall writing skills and mistake identification/correction.

CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF STANDARDS MET BY THIS ASSIGNED TASK

SCHOLARS WILL ENTER THE CLASS QUIETLY AND BEGIN WORKING!

READ ALL DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY!

Project: Scholars will sign into Google, sign into NOREDINK.com, create accounts and begin completing the online diagnostic assignment.  Students will use specific codes, listed above, to create accounts for each CSA class this semester.  Students will be assigned minimum number of skills and tasks to help improve their writing in both form and function.

Soundation - Creating Our Own Music!

As you enter the room today, go to your Technology Journal and create a new entry 

(Today's Date, TOPIC: Effects of Music).  Please read the following article to yourself:

https://www.blhsnews.com/opinion/2015/09/29/how-does-music-affect-our-lives/#

Once you have read the article, please answer the following questions:

How Does Music Affect You In Your Daily Life?  How Often Do You Listen To Music?  What Is Your Favorite Type Of Music, And Why?  What Was The Last Song You Listened To, And How Did It Make You Feel?

We will be using Soundation to create unique, and customized pieces of music.  You must follow the directions below, and export your music as a .WAV-File so you can use it in an upcoming project.  Please follow the directions below to begin creating music with Soundation.com. If you have already used this program, it is your obligation in class to help others.  We will discuss the Essential Questions below in class prior to working on Soundation.com.  HAVE FUN WITH THIS PROJECT!

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS

Why Does Music Make Us Feel?

Why Does Music Move Us? (PBS)

The Power Of Music!

The Power of Music (Funny)

YOU MAY ONLY USE SOUNDATION. YOU MAY NOT LISTEN TO MP3's OR OTHER COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE MUSIC.

Today is your day to familiarize yourself with how the program works, and how to navigate around the different toolboxes. Save anything that you want to keep by uploading files to your Google Drive or save them to your desktop. Because other students use these computers, there is no guarantee that your work will be here tomorrow.

MR S MIXDOWN SAMPLE 21SEP16 (CLICK HERE)

SOUNDATION.COM INTRODUCTION:  Open the Soundation.com Application. I have included a short VIDEO from YouTube to help you work independently. Once I have finished the demonstration in class, use your headphones to listen to your work while you create a personal track. Try to create a track that is 20-25 seconds and includes any of the instruments listed in the Loop Browser. You will be using the final cut of this track you are creating as the background for the Marquise Project in Microsoft Movie Maker later in the Marking Period. Make sure it sounds like you want it too. When you are done look under the FILE section to Export Song To Disk as a WAV File and save it. You must upload your file to your GOOGLE DRIVE and SHARE it with MR. S for credit.  Please upload the file to the DROPBOX Link below as well:

MR. Scribner's DROPBOX File Link To Upload WAV File

When you have finished the project, use the GRADING RUBRIC below to figure out your score on this project. Additional learning should include working on completing the Music Lyric Project listed below, or use SOUNDATION.COM (Link Below) to create another unique song and EXPORT it as a .wav file for use later. Have Fun With This Project!

SOUNDATION ONLINE AUDIO CREATOR (CLICK HERE)

SOUNDATION YOUTUBE TRAINING VIDEO LINK

Step By Step Instructions

1. Log In To Computer and Go To Soundation.com


2. Click on STUDIO and select either Flash Version or Chrome Version.


3. Create Music with at least 3 loops (minimum)


4. When finished, Click FILE and "Export .WAV File" to your Desktop


5. Play the file using Media Player and make sure it is at least 20-seconds long for credit.


6. If you have access to Google Drive, Upload your file to your GDRIVE and SHARE it with Mr. S (hscribner@ccs.us) for credit.


7. Once the file is on your Desktop, Open the Class Assignment Site (collegiumtech.blogspot.com) and find the Soundation Project Post.


8. Click the "MR. Scribner's Dropbox File Link To Upload WAV File" Button


9. Follow the direction, using your @ccs.us Gmail Address to upload your file for credit.


10. If you were able to sign into GOOGLE, you must also SHARE your file with me once it is uploaded to your Google Drive.

GRADING RUBRIC:

CATEGORY	10	8	6	R - Redo
3 Loops Minimum	3 or more loops used	2 loops used	Only 1 loop used	Not Completed
Loops Blended Correctly	All Loops Sound Correctly Blended	One Loop Is Off Key or Out Of Sequence	Multiple Loops Are Off Key Or Out Of Sequence	Not Completed
File Is Exported As WAV file	File Correctly Exported To Desktop	File Exported But Lost	File Not Exported	Not Completed
File Is Uploaded to GDRIVE and SHARED for credit.	File Is Uploaded Correctly			File Is Not Uploaded Correctly
Overall Effort	Scholar worked diligently on the project and has at least a 20-25 second MP3 to use	Scholar included most items, but MP3 is less than 20 seconds long.	Scholar\'s MP3 is too short and lacks more items or was not shared correctly for credit	Project not completed at all

Once you are finished with these steps, you should now CHECK your website.  Once your link is active, you have finished today's assignment. 

ACADEMIC/LEARNING OBJECTIVE

SWBAT CREATE a 20-25 second MP3 for use in an upcoming project.  Scholar will use Soundation.com on Windows Destop (Chrome) or similar music production software to create, adjust, save, share, work with an original music arrangement using pre-downloaded LOOPS.

SCHOLARS WILL ENTER THE CLASS QUIETLY AND BEGIN WORKING! 

Project:  Scholars will open Soundation and use pre-downloaded LOOPS to create an original music (MP3) project of 20-25 seconds in length.  Scholars who do not bring headphones may complete an alternate project by reading articles about writing lyrics and submitting a Google Document with an original song of some kind.  Scholars must also complete a Constructed Response on Google Classroom about Music and Learning.

YOU WILL BE GRADED ACCORDING TO THE RUBRIC ABOVE.

READ ALL DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY!

Alternate Project:

(Extra Credit for those who already created a Soundation Music Track.)

MUSIC LYRIC PROJECT:

Open a Google Document or MS Word Document and name it "(YOUR LAST NAME) Music Lyrics (Class Day/Number)".  Read and review the following articles on writing music (like poetry), write your song in the document and SHARE it with MR. S for credit. 



IF YOUR GOOGLE IS NOT WORKING,



http://www.wikihow.com/Write-Song-Lyrics



http://robinfrederick.com/learn-how-to-write-a-song/



https://www.google.com/search?q=writing+music+lyrics&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8



USE THE FOLLOWING OUTLINE AS A GUIDE TO WRITE A SONG LYRIC.  CHANGE UP DIFFERENT VERSIONS TO CUSTOMIZE IT!

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