Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Sunset


UNIT Learning Target(s):  
  • How can technology be used against us?
  • How can we harness technology for public good?
Daily Learning Target(s):  
  • I can understand the DLE final requirements and begin preparing for it.
  • I can view the UNITED STATES OF SECRETS documentary with a critical lens


Announcements:  
  • Tomorrow is D-Day!
  • FINALS ARE MANDATORY
  • Ask me how to get an "A" on my Final
  • All Cameras, Memory Cards, and Cables are due NOW
    • Don't make me come get it
    • Not returning gear = NC
  • This week is a NORMAL WEEK
    • Community meeting TODAY
    • SSR & Intervention & 180 Final Meetings
    • DLE Final Exam Idea checks available all week
  • YOUR FINAL EXAM WILL BE NEXT WEEK:
    • MONDAY:
      • 8:30-10:30 - 1st Period Final
      • 10:55:12:55 - 2nd Period Final
      • 12:55 Dismissal
    • TUESDAY:
      • 8:30-10:30 - 3rd Period Final
      • 10:55:12:55 - 4th Period Final
      • 12:55 Dismissal
    • WEDNESDAY:
      • 8:30-10:30 - 5th Period Final
      • 10:35-11:35 - Final Advisory Meeting
      • 11:40-12:55 - Final All School Community Meeting and Awards
      • 12:55 Dismissal
    • THURSDAY:
Homework:  
  • Do everything you can to pass ALL your classes as the year ends...
Agenda:
      • Editing as needed and approved
      • Other Schoolwork as needed and approved
    • Acceptable Alternatives to watching the documentary
      • Preparing for John's final by...
        • Collecting images and sounds and other assets you need for your final project next week
        • Creating a storyboard 
        • Create a mockup of your ideas to make sure they work in Photoshop or Keynote or iMovie
        • Uploading video and photos to the student drive or to a personal flash drive - OR BOTH!
      • Natalia's Essay
      • Ms. Pierre's Extra Credit
      • Any teacher's final study guide
      • You may not do cool math games or typing games
  • The United States of Secrets (1:15+:55)

looking for the Snowden links?  click Read More...

Tuesday, June 3, 2014

AR #4 - Final Reading Assessment

Good Morning
Warrior Scholars!
Today you are going to take 
your FOURTH Accelerated Reader
online assessment of your 
reading comprehension. 

This assessment is made up of a combination of vocabulary and short passage questions. You are going to do great. 


For some of you it might take less than 20 minutes, for others it will take longer.  Don't trip. Remember, the test gets harder every time you answer a question right so DON'T GET DISCOURAGED!


It is ESSENTIAL that the classroom remain extremely quiet so that everyone has the best environment.


Take this test seriously because we are going to follow up with you to let you know how you did and to help you make reading goals, as well as help us to decide on the appropriate intervention for you.  


This test is TIMED by the question. If you are running out of time a little clock will appear at the top of the screen. Try and answer the question soon if you see the clock.


When you finish the assessment BREATH for a minute and then explore these resources about Edward Snowden, prepare for your DLE Final, go to TypingWeb, or practice your Photoshop skills (ask before you do anything that is not on this list):




Snowden and Greenwald: The Men Who Leaked the Secrets: How two alienated, angry geeks broke the story of the year (Rolling Stone)

Edward Snowden, The Dark Prophet: He pulled off the year's most spectacular heist. Exiled from his country, the 30-year-old computer whiz has become the doomsayer of the information age

Edward Snowden: The latest on the computer analyst whistleblower who provided the Guardian with top-secret NSA documents leading to revelations about US surveillance on phone and internet communications

Report: NSA Collects Millions of Images Each Day for Facial Recognition

NSA Leak: Internet Giants Let Government Tap Your Data

Timeline of Edward Snowden's revelations: Al Jazeera's in-depth look back at nearly a year of NSA leaks by the former government contractor who fled from Hawaii to Hong Kong to Russia after releasing loads of documents on surveillance in the U.S. and around the world. Information below is compiled from outlets that first reported the data.




Monday, June 2, 2014

Sunset: Your final days as a 9th grader... Preparing for finals


UNIT Learning Target(s):  
  • How can technology be used against us?
  • How can we harness technology for public good?
Daily Learning Target(s):  
  • I can understand the DLE final requirements and begin preparing for it.
  • I can view the UNITED STATES OF SECRETS documentary with a critical lens


Announcements:  
  • FINALS ARE MANDATORY
  • All Cameras, Memory Cards, and Cables are due NOW
    • Don't make me come get it
    • Not returning gear = NC
  • This week is a NORMAL WEEK
    • Final Reading test TOMORROW, June 3rd
    • Community meeting Thursday
    • SSR & Intervention & 180 Final Meetings
    • Final Exam Idea checks available all week
  • YOUR FINAL EXAM WILL BE NEXT WEEK:
    • MONDAY:
      • 8:30-10:30 - 1st Period Final
      • 10:55:12:55 - 2nd Period Final
      • 12:55 Dismissal
    • TUESDAY:
      • 8:30-10:30 - 3rd Period Final
      • 10:55:12:55 - 4th Period Final
      • 12:55 Dismissal
    • WEDNESDAY:
      • 8:30-10:30 - 5th Period Final
      • 10:35-11:35 - Final Advisory Meeting
      • 11:40-12:55 - Final All School Community Meeting and Awards
      • 12:55 Dismissal
    • THURSDAY:
Homework:  
  • Do everything you can to pass ALL your classes as the year ends...
Agenda:
  • Typing WEB & Announcements [20]
    • Students MUST finish their short films or they will fail the quarter
  • Your final Exam for Digital Literacy will be as follows
    • Your final typing web TEST
    • A FREE CHOICE Digital Art project to be completed entirely during the scheduled finals time. You should check with John this week to make sure your idea will qualify for the grade you want.
      • You must prepare in advance or you will do poorly
      • ON THE DAY OF THE FINAL YOU WILL
      • Choose the skill or skills you think you mastered best
        • Keynote - with appropriate transitions, animations, fonts, and illustrations for your topic and should demonstrate your mastery of the Keynote program & concepts of effective presentations in general
        • Photoshop - with layers, selections, warps, etc...and should demonstrate your mastery of the Photoshop program
        • Digital Photography (must bring photos and build a portfolio) - with substantial written commentary as to the reason for each images inclusion and should demonstrate your mastery of the concepts of photography
        • Film - you must bring raw footage with you.  Finished film should have titles and transitions as appropriate and should demonstrate your mastery of the iMovie program
      • Construct a guiding paragraph that answers the following prompt: As a Sophomore I hope my teachers know me as...
      • Using assets you have collected in advance and brought to class on the day of the final (poetry, images, etc...) create a piece of digital media that introduces yourself to your Sophomore teachers as you want them to "see" you.  This is a "bookend" to the "ME Photo" you did the first week of class.
      • When you are finished you will upload and share your final and complete a written reflection as to why it demonstrates your best learning from the year.
      • You have almost two hours to assemble the final. Whatever you do it must answer the prompt and introduce you to your 10th grade teachers.  Here are some suggestions for things you could do...
        • A Keynote of your best academic work showcasing yourself as a student
        • A Photoshop image showing how you have changed over the years and clearly revealing who you will "BE" next year
        • A short film explaining who you are, where you come from, and where you want to go (would need to prepare raw footage in advance)
        • A portfolio of images you took (bring in images, create portfolio using  keynote, google docs, pages, preview/pdf, or iPhoto slideshow) with written commentary and guidance
        • A keynote that take the viewer through a poem or a piece of writing that illuminates who you want to be next year
      • STUDENTS WHO turned in a second film and make an honest effort on the final should pass the fourth quarter.
      • STUDENTS WHO turned in a second film and make a spectacular effort on the final should be able to raise their fourth quarter grade substantially.
      • STUDENTS WHO did not turn in a second film will still fail the 4th quarter but may pass the semester if they make a spectacular effort on the final
  • iMovie Film Festival [??]
    • Editing as needed and approved
    • Other Schoolwork as needed and approved
  • The United States of Secrets (1:15+:55)

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Video Production: Watching our Work & Finishing the Year


UNIT Learning Target(s):  
  • How can we SPEAK the LANGUAGE of 'film'?
  • How can we use film to express ourselves and our ideas?
Daily Learning Target(s):  
  • I can critique my fellow student's Video Feature Shorts



    Announcements:  
    • All Cameras, Memory Cards, and Cables are due NOW
      • Don't make me come get it
      • Not returning gear = NC
    • Period 6 and the downstairs lab now open to anyone who wants to work on schoolwork Tuesdays & Thursdays until 5PM
    • This lab will be open most Tuesdays and Thursdays as well.  John is in Period 6 on Tuesdays.
    Homework:  
    • Do everything you can to pass your classes as the year ends...
    Agenda:

    Tuesday, May 20, 2014

    Video Production: iMovie: Our FEATURE - Days 17-19: Watching our Work


    UNIT Learning Target(s):  
    • How can we SPEAK the LANGUAGE of 'film'?
    • How can we use film to express ourselves and our ideas?
    Daily Learning Target(s):  
    • I can critique my fellow student's Video Feature Shorts




      Announcements:  
      • All Cameras, Memory Cards, and Cables are due to John by this FRIDAY
        • Don't make me come get it
        • Not returning gear = NC
      • Period 6 and the downstairs lab now open to anyone who wants to work on schoolwork Tuesdays & Thursdays until 5PM
      • This lab will be open most Tuesdays and Thursdays as well.  John is in Period 6 on Tuesdays.
      Homework:  
      • Do everything you can to pass your classes as the year ends...
      Agenda:
      • Typing WEB & Announcements [15]
        • Students MUST finish their short films or they will fail the semester
          • Films turned in this week are eligible for grades from C- to B
          • Films not turned in this week can earn no higher than a C- and if not of high quality will receive an NC (but NOT cause an automatic NC for the Quarter)
      • iMovie Film Festival [45]
        • Editing as needed and approved

      Monday, May 19, 2014

      Video Production: iMovie: Our FEATURE - Day 16 - Watching our Work


      UNIT Learning Target(s):  
      • How can we SPEAK the LANGUAGE of 'film'?
      • How can we use film to express ourselves and our ideas?
      Daily Learning Target(s):  
      • I can critique my fellow student's Video Feature Shorts




        Announcements:  
        Homework:  
        • Do everything you can to pass your classes as the year ends...
        Agenda:
        • Typing WEB & Announcements [15]
          • Students MUST finish their short films or they will fail the semester
            • Films turned in this week are eligible for grades from C- to B
            • Films not turned in this week can earn no higher than a C- and if not of high quality will receive an NC (but NOT cause an automatic NC for the Quarter)
        • iMovie Film Festival [45]
          • Editing as needed and approved

        Friday, May 16, 2014

        Video Production: iMovie: Our FEATURE - Day 15 - FINAL TURN IN

           YOU MUST EXPORT AND SHARE YOUR VIDEO BY THE END OF THIS CLASS
          UNIT Learning Target(s):  
          • How can we SPEAK the LANGUAGE of 'film'?
          • How can we use film to express ourselves and our ideas?
          Daily Learning Target(s):  
          • I can Export and Share my final Feature Video


            Announcements:  
            Homework:  
            • Have a good weekend
            Agenda:
            • Export & Share [60]
            • Name it as follows:
              • DRAFT - Movie Title - Your Name
            • Resubmitting?
              • FINAL - Movie Title - Your Name

            Wednesday, May 14, 2014

            Video Production: iMovie: Our FEATURE - Day 14 - YEARBOOK

            UNIT Learning Target(s):  
            • How can we SPEAK the LANGUAGE of 'film'?
            • How can we use film to express ourselves and our ideas?
            Daily Learning Target(s):  
            • I can EDIT and REFINE my feature; fine-tuning the edit points, sound, music, transitions, titles, & subtitles, paying attention to the dramatic impact of each decision.


              Announcements:  
              Homework:  
              • Worry about finishing your film
              Agenda:

              Tuesday, May 13, 2014

              Video Production: iMovie: Our FEATURE - Day 13 - YEARBOOK


              UNIT Learning Target(s):  
              • How can we SPEAK the LANGUAGE of 'film'?
              • How can we use film to express ourselves and our ideas?
              Daily Learning Target(s):  
              • I can EDIT and REFINE my feature; fine-tuning the edit points, sound, music, transitions, titles, & subtitles, paying attention to the dramatic impact of each decision.


                Announcements:  
                Homework:  
                • Don't miss any opportunities to film for your 'feature'
                Agenda:

                Monday, May 12, 2014

                Video Production: iMovie: Our FEATURE - Day 12 - YEARBOOK


                UNIT Learning Target(s):  
                • How can we SPEAK the LANGUAGE of 'film'?
                • How can we use film to express ourselves and our ideas?
                Daily Learning Target(s):  
                • I can EDIT and REFINE my feature; fine-tuning the edit points, sound, music, transitions, titles, & subtitles, paying attention to the dramatic impact of each decision.

                  Announcements:  
                  Homework:  
                  • Don't miss any opportunities to film for your 'feature'
                  Agenda:

                  Friday, May 9, 2014

                  Video Production: iMovie: Our FEATURE - Day 11





                  • Hi!  How was yesterday?  I have a message for everyone who 'couldn't work', didn't have anything to edit, or had simple technical problems while I was gone yesterday...
                    • "Wake Up"
                    • Think about what was going on around you yesterday. Remember all those kids who were editing video and not losing their work? Most of them are the same kids who paid attention and tried hard to do a good how-to video using all the time allowed. That's when they learned all that stuff - just as we planned.
                    • Remember - no matter what your grade now, or how much I like you - if you don't turn in a Feature Video you will fail the second semester of Digital Literacy.
                    • Just sayin'
                  • You have an exit ticket at the end of today's class - heaven help you if you try to mischaracterize you work level today. 
                  Unit Learning Target(s):  
                  • How can we SPEAK the LANGUAGE of 'film'
                  • How can we use film to express ourselves and our ideas?
                  Daily Learning Target(s):  
                  • I can final edit the footage I shot 
                    Announcements:  
                    • MONDAY YOU WILL HAVE TIME IN CLASS TO WORK ON YOUR YEARBOOK PAGES IF YOU WISH - SEND YOURSELF PHOTOS FROM HOME! 
                    • BUY YOUR YEARBOOK BY MONDAY!
                    • Saturday School TOMORROW!  WOOT!
                    Unit Documents
                    Homework:  
                    • Don't miss any opportunities to film for your 'feature'
                    Agenda:
                    • Typing WEB & Announcements [10]
                    • Edit [45]
                      • ORDER OF PRIORITIES - everyone should be sitting in front of their own computer quietly editing their film.
                        1. Upload Footage - get help from a classmate if you need to use Computer 30 to upload from Apple products or using AirDroid with androids on your own computers.
                        2. Edit Footage
                        3. Then, and only with permission from John and an explanation,
                          1. Work on Production Documents
                          2. Work on other schoolwork
                    • Exit Ticket - Click Here [05]

                    Thursday, May 8, 2014

                    Video Production: iMovie: Our FEATURE - Day 10





                    1. Hello, John is not here (remember?  Look at your production schedule).
                    2. Be nice to Leslie or I will muderlate you.
                    3. You have an exit ticket.  Leslie is going to report your progress to me.  If her report doesn't match your exit ticket I will believe her and penalize you severely so be honest.


                    Learning Target(s):  
                    • How can we SPEAK the LANGUAGE of 'film'
                    • How can we use film to express ourselves and our ideas?
                    Daily Learning Target(s):  
                    • I can UPLOAD AND FINE EDIT footage I shot 
                      Announcements:  
                      • TODAY is a MONDAY schedule
                      Homework:  
                      • Don't miss any opportunities to film for your 'feature'
                      Agenda:
                      • Typing WEB & Announcements [10]
                      • Upload & Edit [45]
                        • ORDER OF PRIORITIES - everyone should be sitting in front of their own computer quietly editing their film.
                          1. Upload Footage - get help from a classmate if you need to use Computer 30 to upload from Apple products or using AirDroid with androids on your own computers.
                          2. Edit Footage
                          3. Then, and only with permission from Leslie and an explanation,
                            1. Work on Production Documents
                            2. Work on other schoolwork
                      • Exit Ticket - Click Here

                      Monday, May 5, 2014

                      Video Production: iMovie: Our FEATURE - Day 9


                      Unit Learning Target(s):  
                      • How can we SPEAK the LANGUAGE of 'film'
                      • How can we use film to express ourselves and our ideas?
                      Daily Learning Target(s):  
                      • I can UPLOAD AND FINE EDIT footage I shot 
                        Announcements:  
                        • ADVISORY PICTURES
                          • Tomorrow @ the Sports Day
                            • AND
                          • Thursday Afternoon
                            • BOTH PICTURES WILL BE IN THE YEARBOOK (I think)
                        • The Lady Panthers Soccer team will play their last game of the season on TODAY @ Raimondi field. Lets all try to attend to wrap up a great season. 
                        • 15 more sailing spots for TOMORROW available for anyone
                          • The Summer Sailing program has expanded to offer up to FOUR Weeks of Sailing School this summer!
                          • June 16th-20th and July 28th-August 15th.  
                          • Kids who write a thank you and are chosen will start with lunch meetings and basic maritime instruction for three Mondays on May 12th, May 19th, and June 2nd during lunch in the theater
                        • Saturday School This Saturday
                        • Bring HEADPHONES!
                          • The Feature Video Project Description is HERE
                          • Production Documents are HERE
                          • BUY Your YEARBOOK NOW!
                          • 9th grade physical fitness testing is THIS Wednesday, May 7th, 
                            • Wear Proper Clothing
                            • 8:30-12:55 
                            • The last time you will ever need to do it!
                            • You can go sailing afterwards!
                          • Thursday is a TUESDAY schedule
                          Homework:  
                          • Don't miss any opportunities to film for your 'feature'
                          Agenda:

                          Video Production: iMovie: Our FEATURE - Day 8


                          Unit Learning Target(s):  
                          • How can we SPEAK the LANGUAGE of 'film'
                          • How can we use film to express ourselves and our ideas?
                          Daily Learning Target(s):  
                          • I can UPLOAD AND FINE EDIT footage I shot 
                            Announcements:  
                            • The lady Panthers Soccer team will play their last game of the season on TOMORROW. at Raimandi field. Lets all try to attend to wrap up a great season. 
                            • 15 more sailing spots for THIS Wednesday available for anyone
                              • The Summer Sailing program has expanded to offer up to FOUR Weeks of Sailing School this summer!
                              • June 16th-20th and July 28th-August 15th.  
                              • Kids who write a thank you and are chosen will start with lunch meetings and basic maritime instruction for three Mondays on May 12th, May 19th, and June 2nd during lunch in the theater
                            • Saturday School This Saturday
                            • Bring HEADPHONES!
                              • The Feature Video Project Description is HERE
                              • Production Documents are HERE
                              • BUY Your YEARBOOK NOW!
                              • 9th grade physical fitness testing is THIS Wednesday, May 7th, 
                                • Wear Proper Clothing
                                • 8:30-12:55 
                                • The last time you will ever need to do it!
                                • You can go sailing afterwards!
                              • Thursday is a TUESDAY schedule
                              Homework:  
                              • Don't miss any opportunities to film for your 'feature'
                              Agenda:

                              Friday, May 2, 2014

                              Video Production: iMovie: Our FEATURE - Day 7



                              Unit Learning Target(s):  
                              • How can we SPEAK the LANGUAGE of 'film'
                              • How can we use film to express ourselves and our ideas?
                              Daily Learning Target(s):  
                              • I can UPLOAD AND ROUGH EDIT footage I shot and/or do productive schoolwork in my downtime
                                Announcements:  
                                    tomorrow is Saturday!!   

                                • 9th grade physical fitness testing is NEXT Wednesday, May 7th, 
                                  • Wear Proper Clothing
                                  • 8:30-12:55 
                                  • The last time you will ever need to do it!
                                  Homework:  
                                  • Don't miss any opportunities to film for your 'feature'
                                  Agenda: