100822: Meme's For Fun

BACKGROUND
"BELONG MEME" THEME:  "Feeling like you are part of a group while knowing you are special for who you are. Your uniqueness and individuality are what make you a special and important part of the school. It is important for you to feel a sense of Belonging in order to be truly who you are and who you want to be" (Quagley, Corso, & Hellerstein 2015)

(❗️) MEME PROJECT:
Students should be able to create a MEME about Belonging, Respect, Tolerance, Being Proactive, or something funny (but not offensive) about our Community.  Remember, Comments MUST be constructive and positive, negative comments will be filtered and those posting them will be subject to consequences for violating the class honor code.

Your MEME MUST CONFORM to all Freire Charter HS Rules & Regulations about appropriate content. Once you have completed your entry, use the DropBox Link below to upload it for credit, and Add It to the Google Slides Document for review and peer comments.

STEP-BY-STEP DIRECTIONS
Find a picture online (Must Conform To Freire HS Standard Use Guidelines) and use PIXLR.Com to change it and make it your own. Follow the directions below:

1. Choose a Picture from Google Images

2. Save the Picture to the Desktop

3. Open PIXLR.COM (PIXLR X)

4. Load Picture into PIXLR.COM (PIXLR X) Application from Desktop

5. Make changes to picture

a. You must add some text for the MEME. You can also add a background, and change the color or another feature for credit.

6. Save Formatted Picture to Desktop

7. SIGN IN TO YOUR GOOGLE DRIVE, CLICK NEW AND UPLOAD THE FILE AND CHOOSE THE PICTURE YOU JUST CREATED.

8. Once you have Uploaded the File, SHARE it with Mr. S (harvey.scribner@techfreire.org) for credit.

9. DROPBOX UPLOAD LINK (CLICK LINK BELOW)

(https://www.dropbox.com/request/tTEi4zbT86AeLnfmDFDj) and UPLOAD your file here in addition to SHARING it with me on Google DRIVE.

If you are finished early, log into your Typing.Com or Khan Academy account and work on your typing practice. I hope you enjoy this project as we start to think about future projects for this school year.

VOCABULARY (KEYWORDS)

• Irony

• Metaphor

• Joke

• Meme

• Word Art

REFERENCE LINKS
CANVA.com: CANVA Application Sign Up Link

Youtube Video: "Intro to CANVA" by Abby Ashley

CANVA Video Tutorials: "Getting Started with CANVA" by Design School

ADOBE SPARK 

Account Setup: Adobe Spark enables you to tell stories and share ideas quickly and beautifully. There is a free account that you can set up using your School Gmail Address.

Spark lets you create three types of content:

Use Page to create a story using text, images, and video. When you're done we'll present your story as a responsive web page that can be viewed in any web browser.

Use Post to create images optimized for social media; you provide images and text and we'll help with the design. We'll even help you create the right shape and size image for each social media platform.

Use Video to create, well, a video. Add videos from your computer or iOS camera roll, overlay text, add your voice and background music, and we’ll help turn your story into an amazing video to share with the world.

You can create individual Pages, Posts, and Videos, or you can use the formats together (including a Post image in a Video, or a Video in a Page, you get the idea).

CANVA 

Account Setup: Design presentations, social media graphics, and more with thousands of beautiful layouts. Click the links below and watch the videos to understand how CANVA.com works. You should then click the link to create an account on CANVA.com so it will help save some of your work. YOU DO NOT NEED TO PAY FOR ANYTHING, the FREE ACCOUNT is enough.

Spend time in class today understanding how to use the tools on PIXLR.com, Adobe Spark, and Canva.com to edit, organize, and display photos for digital publishing!

ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S)

• How can I demonstrate my knowledge in a unique and visual way?

• How can I use an image and words to communicate a larger concept?

OBJECTIVE(S)
SWBAT create, highlight, and share projects, files, images, videos, and other items as they make progress toward their diploma.

• Achieve the following objectives:

• Create an original meme about a topic or concept

• Make a comment or statement about their topic using words and images

• Internalize the following enduring understandings:

• I can use a meme to make my own statement about what I have learned.

• I can pair text and images together to create a more complex meaning or joke

KNOW: The importance of creating and maintaining a digital record of their achievements for use in interviews, applying for colleges, and showing marked improvement in different areas of study.

UNDERSTAND: What should be posted to a digital portfolio and why. How to organize different sections and what types of items should remain private.

DEMONSTRATE: The ability to use different media to create a digital portfolio. How to save and utilize media from cloud-based storage mediums (Google Drive), and how to add other content as required.

ACADEMIC STANDARD(S)
Reference Business, Computer and Information Technologies 15.4.12.B
PA SAS (BCIT) / ISTE / CSTA / NGSS / PA Career & Work
15.4.12.G: Create an advanced digital project using sophisticated design and appropriate software/applications.

100622: Digital Portfolios (Google Sites)

BACKGROUND
Resumes used to be the only tool you had to showcase your academic and professional achievements when you were looking for a new job. Today you have so many more options, one of which is to create a Digital Portfolio. This visual representation of your history and greatest achievements provides employers with proof of what you can do and helps them see why they should consider hiring you. It also sets you apart from all the other candidates who simply send in a resume and cover letter.

Please watch the videos below for tips on what to include in your portfolio as you get older:

A DIGITAL PORTFOLIO IS AN ONLINE COLLECTION OF YOUR VERY BEST WORK, THAT VISUALLY PROVES WHAT YOU CAN DO!

Resource: https://www.everydayinterviewtips.com/how-to-create-a-digital-portfolio-for-your-job-interview/

"If you’re in the process of developing a digital portfolio, you can’t afford to view it as a mere collection of work samples; you need to think of it as your preeminent marketing piece." - Ram Castillo (Award Winning Designer and Art Director)
Resource: https://www.roberthalf.com/blog/writing-a-resume/expert-tips-on-how-to-create-a-killer-digital-portfolio

"One of the inherent dangers with digital portfolios, for example, is that the technological novelty of the product could overshadow the purpose of the portfolio."
- Digital portfolios: fact or fashion?" by Helen Woodward & Phil Nanlohy
Resource: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/0260293042000188492?journalCode=caeh20

According to Inc. Magazine (Online) and the Young Entrepreneur Council, you should turn experiences into a story worth sharing. According to the article "How to Create a Digital Portfolio That Stands Out From The Pack", some of the main reasons to create a Digital Portfolio are to:

• SHOW OFF YOUR BEST WORK
• TELL YOUR STORY
• FEATURE REFERENCES & RECOMMENDATIONS
• EMBED A VIDEO OR PROJECT

Reference: https://www.inc.com/young-entrepreneur-council/how-to-create-a-digital-portfolio-that-stands-out-from-pack.html

One of the best resources for creating a Digital Portfolio is at https://info.portfolium.com/blog/digital-portfolio-tips. There are 10 PRO Tips that are discussed in the article that you should consider using in this project.

Here is the Process of Creating an Electronic Portfolio developed by Helen C. Barrett, Ph.D.:1 Creating an Interactive Portfolio with Google Sites1.1 Getting started
2 Keeping a Learning Journal
3 Authoring an electronic portfolio3.1 Create a first page - Introduction & Table of Contents
3.2 Set up a structure using goals (or themes) as an organizing framework
3.3 Create one page for each section
3.4 Upload artifacts/create hyperlinks
3.5 Write reflections for each goal/skill and each artifact
3.6 Write future learning goals
3.7 Publish Portfolio - Seek Feedback
4 Evaluating Portfolios

Mr. Scribner's Sample Google Digital Portfolio Site

(❗️) TF DIGITAL PORTFOLIO (Google Sites) PROJECT

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1: Sign In to Google
Step 2: Click your "Waffle" (Upper Right Corner) to open your list of Google Applications (Google Apps Button)
Step 3: Click on Google Sites
Step 4: Watch The Video Below:

Step 5: Design Your Site Home Page

1. Upper Left Corner - Change the Site Name to TFDL Student Portfolio, and ADD a Logo of your choice.
   
   
2. Change the Site TITLE to your Full Name.
   
   
3. Move the Pointer to the Lower Left Corner of the Heading and choose the type of Image used for the Background. You may also Click Header Type to change the Header area.
   
   
4. Click on the TEXT BOX button (under Insert in the menu on the right side of the screen), and add space below the Header for a Personal Mission Statement / Memorable Quote / Job or Position you are interested in.
   
   
5. Click on one of the Layouts (under Insert in the menu on the right side of the screen), and add an "ABOUT ME:" section below the Text Box. See the sample site at https://sites.google.com/ccs.us/hscribner/home for what to write in this section.
   
   
6. Click on one of the Layouts (under Insert in the menu on the right side of the screen), and add an additional section for at least 2 of the most recent projects that you are proud of.
   
   
7. Click the PAGES link in the menu on the right side of the screen. Add a PAGE labeled "TFDL Projects". Add TEXT Boxes for Title Bars, and Insert Sections to add all of your work for each project. You can Upload files, or link directly to your Google Drive.
   
   
8. Click the PAGES link in the menu on the right side of the screen. Add a PAGE labeled "CEW Evidence". Use this page to link/post information about anything that would qualify as evidence for PA Career Education & Work Standards. These can include resumes, cover letters, career project investigation surveys or worksheets, individual assessment forms, and any other documents from work you have completed. Remember, 8th-Grade students, are required to have at least eight (8) items in this section prior to heading to high school. You MUST have an Individual Career Plan started as well. See your counselor for help with this.
   
   
9. At any time during the design process, you can click the PREVIEW Button and see what your site will look like.

With your parent's permission, create a personal Google Account and use the following link to transfer your work to your own account. This way you will not lose this as you graduate, and stop using your ccs.us account:  https://support.google.com/a/answer/1041297?hl=en

PROJECT REQUIREMENTS / RUBRIC
You must have the following items for credit:

HEADER & HOME Page: The student must have a legible header with your site title (TFDL Student Portfolio) and a small logo of some sort. Students must also have a "Personal Mission Statement / Memorable Quote / Job or Position You Are Interested In" section. The "About Me" section must include a tasteful, professional-looking picture of the student (a School I.D. picture is recommended), and a paragraph or two as outlined on Mr. Scribner's Sample Site. Students must also have at least two (2) current projects outlined, with images, on the Home Page. Make sure all titles and additional pages are accessible from this page.

TECH FREIRE Projects Page: Students must add a section for Digital Literacy, and include enough sections for every project to date. The student should review their Google Drive and the Class Reference Site's Archive Section (https://tfdigitaltechphilly.blogspot.com/) to make sure they have all the previous projects. Add additional sections for other classes. There should, at minimum, be spaces for English Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science. Make sure to LINK any work from your Google Drive for each class.

CEW Evidence Page: Students should scan any external document to their Google Drive prior to adding them to this page (Try to add them as a PDF). Make sure to add all items from Digital Literacy classes that qualify as CEW Evidence here, instead of on the previous page.

JOURNAL Page: The student will create this page as a placeholder for Constructed Response Items, Journal, or other posts as required. Students can use this space to comment on news, events, or other interests. Make sure that anything posted is school-appropriate, and in good taste, even when it might be a controversial or inflammatory topic. Be respectful at all times.

Additional pages may be created for other projects, specific reasons, or at the request of other teachers. This site should be updated regularly with new work, and evidence for PA CEW Requirements. Use this site to reference work during interviews for jobs or college entrance meetings. Make sure that your parents see this site, and approve of anything you post.

When You Click "PUBLISH" You Must Title Your Page Using Your First Initial and Last Name. See the Example Below:

TURN IT IN BY EMAIL AND SEND THE PUBLISHED LINK TO MR. S (harvey.scribner@techfreire.org) FOR CREDIT!

ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S)
EQ: What is the difference between my personal and professional persona? How can I share my professional experiences and achievements in a meaningful space online so others can review and understand the work ethic and enthusiasm I would bring to my chosen career field?

OBJECTIVE(S)
SWBAT create, highlight, and share projects, files, images, videos, and other items as they make progress toward their diploma.

Students need to create a space online to display and share their work. Students should understand that the medium they choose should remain professionally focused and not include items of a personal nature. Students should be able to add and update the information for use in interviews, applications for jobs, post-graduate learning, and networking with other people on similar career paths.

KNOW: The importance of creating and maintaining a digital record of their achievements for use in interviews, applying for colleges, and showing marked improvement in different areas of study.

UNDERSTAND: What should be posted to a digital portfolio and why. How to organize different sections and what types of items should remain private.

DEMONSTRATE The ability to use different media to create a digital portfolio. How to save and utilize media from cloud-based storage mediums (Google Drive), and how to add other content as required.

ACADEMIC STANDARD(S)
Reference Business, Computer and Information Technologies 15.4.12.B
PA SAS (BCIT) / ISTE / CSTA / NGSS / PA Career & Work
15.4.12.G: Create an advanced digital project using sophisticated design and appropriate software/applications.

100422: Self-Awareness (CEW) Activity - Guest Teacher

OVERVIEW
Self-reflection can be a great tool for students to build confidence and improve in a variety of areas, but they need your guidance. Students need to learn to reflect on their strengths and weaknesses. Not just academic strengths and weaknesses but also personality and character traits. Students should be encouraged to reflect on their effort and their motivation.

Art allows us to express ourselves in ways that words cannot. When we tap into our creative brains, we can uncover feelings and thoughts that we were unable to see. The art project below invites students to explore how they view themselves, what makes them unique, and how that image fits into the world around them.

Create opportunities for sharing and discussion while doing this activity with a group. Although you do not have to share in detail, sharing our self-reflections out loud reinforces our feelings about those reflections and creates space to discover similarities, learn about our differences, and celebrate what makes us unique.

Make this activity your own! You can also create a collage, paint, draw, or doodle using the above reflections. Allow art to be an avenue for creative expression and self-exploration.

OBJECTIVE(S) / (SWBAT)
Students should have a basic understanding of how they view, and interact, with the world and their community. Understanding their approach to solving problems and how to harness their unique skills and abilities can give them insight into the ways that they communicate and collaborate with others.

KNOW: How they learn best, interact with others, and recognize leadership and personality strengths and areas of improvement.

UNDERSTAND: How they can focus their energy and gifts into the effort to complete work and be better members of the communities they find themselves in.

DEMONSTRATE: The ability to professionally reflect on their scores and understand what they mean in light of their mission and capabilities.

(❗️) Project / Lesson Task Overview
Using the "Picture Me" Google Slides Presentation listed below, find a picture online that best represents your response to the title of each slide.  There are many slides in the presentation, but you need only complete a minimum of eight (8).  Feel free to complete more if you like.  Please Delete the Slides you do not complete.  You must complete at least one (1) picture on each slide.  Be creative and have fun with this activity!

STEP BY STEP
STEP 1:  Click on the "Picture Me!" Google Slides Presentation Link Below

STEP 2:  Click FILE and MAKE A COPY

STEP 3:  Click SHARE and add Mr. Harvey and Ms. Jaleesa for credit

STEP 4:  Use Google, the Camera on your Phone, or other resources to create at least eight (8) slides of the presentation.  You may also draw, write poetry or a short paragraph, or express yourself in other ways on each slide.

IMPORTANT NOTE:  You are only graded on adding content to the slides, the content itself is not judged or graded in any way.  You MUST include only items on the slides that are school appropriate.  Please do not include anything that might need to be reported as inappropriate for school use, or search for anything inappropriate on school-issued devices or networks to avoid disciplinary trouble.

LINKS & RESOURCES
"Picture Me!" Google Slides Presentation (Click Here)

(❗️) POST-PROJECT GMAIL REFLECTION / ASSESSMENT ACTIVITY

1. What mood were you in prior to starting the project?  

2. How do you think that affected the images you chose?  

3.  When you found your images, what feelings did you have about who you are, and how

     did that affect your choices?  

Example Gmail
TO: jaleesa.thomas@techfreire.org, harvey.scribner@techfreire.org
SUBJECT: Picture Me!
Body of Message: Answer All Questions Listed Above (Copy/Paste Questions into Gmail)

R.A.C.E.S. Method R - Repeat the Question, A - Answer the Question,
C - Cite Evidence, E - Examples / Explanation, S - Summarize your Thoughts

BACKGROUND
Self-awareness is defined as “the ability to understand one’s own emotions, thoughts, and values and how they influence behavior across contexts… including capacities to recognize one’s strengths and limitations with a well-grounded sense of confidence and purpose” (CASEL, 2019). Confidence is a key component of self-awareness and is a skill that requires lifelong exploration. Confidence can be defined as the way in which we view ourselves and our ability to achieve our goals. There are many internal and external factors that contribute to our confidence. As we get older, we develop a deeper sense of self as we push through challenges, celebrate successes, and everything in between. External factors such as support of family and friends, education, and community relations affect our confidence and sense of self. As adults, we can help to create safe and supportive environments for our children to have the space to learn, grow, and gain confidence in themselves.

KEY TERMS
https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-reflection

Self-reflection is an essential skill for personal growth. Without it, we walk around unconscious and often reactive to others and even our own selves.

CAUTION: if self-reflection becomes obsessive, it can turn into self-judgment

ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S)
EQ: How can I take a snapshot of the way I process information, react to situations, and identify strengths and areas of improvement to be more successful at leadership, teamwork, and how I function in a community, classroom, or career environment.

ACADEMIC STANDARD(S) (PA)
Reference: Business, Computer and Information Technologies
PA SAS (BCIT) / ISTE / CSTA / NGSS / PA Career & Work

PA BCIT 15.4.12.G: Create an advanced digital project using sophisticated design and appropriate software/applications.

PA CE&W 13.3.11.11A: Evaluate personal attitudes and work habits that support career retention and advancement.

PA BCIT 15.3.12.D: Evaluate business materials (including web-based resources) for value related to purpose, quality, and appropriateness. Understands that interactions among learning, inheritance and physical development affect human behavior. Understands that differences in the behavior of individuals arise from the interaction of heredity and experience.

ADDITIONAL PROJECTS

Here are ideas to help students remember what they did and evaluate their outcomes.

Sketch or Draw
Have students draw what they’ve learned or how they feel. Having a piece of art they can view is an excellent way to reflect on in the future. For example, if a child is very frustrated with a new concept, they could draw a picture of how they feel at that time. Over time as the concept becomes easier, they could draw another illustration of how they feel after making progress. They’ll see how far they have come and recognize how their hard work and effort paid off.

Make it Fun
Make reflection a game. Just like with any other skill, self-reflection takes a lot of practice, and kids are usually not very interested in rote memorization or repetitive drills, so make it fun! For example, you could put reflection questions on dice, use apps, or play games to help students practice answering reflection questions after ordering or even before a lesson.

Portfolio
Portfolios lend themselves to student reflection. They have the added benefit of being available for parents to reflect on their kids’ work and to help their children reflect on their work. Things to include in a portfolio include student work samples or graphs that show anything from student behavior to growth in academic areas. When children look at their portfolios and see the growth they have made, it reinforces the value of self-reflection.

Journaling
Journals have many of the same benefits portfolios except that they get into the heart of what a student is honestly thinking. When children journal, they can share their thoughts and feelings at the moment and then look back at them later. Even younger children or those who are unable to write independently can draw pictures, or they can have someone dictate for them.