Wednesday, October 4, 2017

WED/THU: "Why Am I" Keynote - BENCHMARK 2 & Final Production [Day 7 of 9]

Learning Target(s)
  • I can continue PRODUCTION of my WHY AM I Keynote Presentation slides
  • I can submit a proficient draft of the MAJORITY of my slides
  • I can email myself a PDF of my slides
  • I can get a piece of paper to my guardian and back without losing it
Announcements 
  • You have 200 minutes of Computer time left 
    • (including after school Tuesday for 1st period)
    • Do your CARDS over the weekend using the PDF you are sending yourself as a guide
  • Normal Block Day
  • Turn in your Notification slip for 2 Points today
  • NO MORE General OFFICE HOURS BEFORE THE PRESENTATION
  • 1st period additional office hours next Tuesday - guaranteed for 1st period, leftovers for other periods
  • DUE TODAY: Benchmark 4+3 or 6+4 to be on track for a B or higher
    • 4-6 COMPLEX Slides DUE
    • 3-4 other slides should also be finished
    • These are the minimum requirements to even qualify for a grade higher than a C
Special Announcements 

  • Thinking of playing Pro Ball?  
    • Think again, and then become a brain surgeon, or a CFO, or an engineer, or any of the zillions of things you can actually plan to achieve with hard work alone! 
REMEMBER: notify John if your drives are not working
  • Everybody should be backing up to google drive or a flash drive just in case
    • REMEMBER THE POLICY: YOU are responsible for the safety of your data even if our technology fails. Back up your data!
Homework 
  • Do ALL of your THINKING outside of class
  • SEND PHOTOS to your school email or Google Drive
    • Or bring photos on a flash drive
    • Send or Bring the LARGEST FILE SIZE VERSION POSSIBLE
Resources 
Agenda [100]
  • Continue PRODUCTION on "WHY AM I" slides  [90]
  • Make a PDF & email to self [05]
  • Submit to Google Classroom [05]
  • The Exhibition Flyer and confirmation of attendance [00]
    • 2 Points Wed/Thurs
    • O Points if not turned in NEXT WEEK
  • WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU ARE "DONE"
    • Check your images: 
      • do you need to replace any fuzzy or watermarked images?
    • Check your slides: 
      • People should not have to read your slide to understand what it is about
      • Move what you are saying (the story you are telling) from your slides to your script/notes/cards
      • Is everything spelled 100% Correctly?
        • Have a neighbor proofread your slides
        • There is no word such as "i" in our language...
    • Check your Cards/Notes/Script:
      • Are you saying, for every slide that you can, WHY this event helps makes you the person you are today?
    • Add Slides:
      • Are you telling a complete story from beginning to end?
      • Do you need any simple slides to connect the story from one event to another
      • Is everything super lightweight and you need to add in some more serious slides?
      • Is everything really serious? Do you need to add something to lighten the mood?
    • When everything is PERFECT
      • Tell John
      • Do quiet work that you need to do
      • Help others when politely asked

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