Monday, December 14, 2009
December 15, 16, 17
Year 11 - Welcome to Term 2
I know, I know - it's a really unusual time to begin a new project but begin we must. We will need every minute available to create products that you will be proud of.
This term you will be doing esentially the same project that you did for DT, except you will create a computer based product/solution.
1)Let's take a quick look at our unit of work - http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dgg4pbx8_377tkq7dck
2) Let's brainstorm about the best, most effective and efficient way to tackle this problem.
3) Let's look at the Assessment Rubric and see what you need to get a 6 on your Investigation (Criterion A).
4) Let's brainstorm some of the possible products you could produce. How about instructional videos, websites, books on tape, tutorials, flash movies, white board tools. . . What can you come up with? It must be a "high quality" solution.
5) Let's begin the Investigation;-)
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
November 24, 25, 26
This week it is imperative to finish all work. Please consult previous posts for more info;-)
You need to submit a proper format for your work. You need to have a cover page, dividers for each step of the design cycle and a proper bibliography.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
November 18, 19
Criterion E - Evaluate Maximum 6
Students are expected to evaluate the product/solution against the design specification in an objective manner based on testing, and to evaluate its impact on life, society and/or the environment. They are expected to explain how the product/solution could be improved as a result of these evaluations.
Students are expected to evaluate their own performance at each stage of the design cycle and to suggest ways in which their performance could be improved.
To get full marks the student: evaluates the success of the product/solution in an objective manner based on the results of testing, and the views of the intended users. The student provides an evaluation of his or her own performance at each stage of the design cycle and suggests improvements. The student provides an appropriate evaluation of the impact of the product/solution on life, society and/or the environment.
1.The first task is to receive feedback on your product. Show it to members of the target group and ask them to complete the questionnaire that you created in the Investigation;-).
2. Write a paragraph analyzing the feedback.
3. Evaluate your performance at each stage of the design cycle and suggest ways that you can improve.
4. Write a paragraph in which you evaluate the impact of your game on St. Dominic's (relate this paragraph back to the Area(s) of Interaction that you used in your paragraph).
Learning objective: carry out tests to evaluate the product/solution against the design specification.
Don't forget;-)
Year 10 if you are creating your game using PowerPoint, don't forget to save your final work as a PowerPoint Show.
To do this:
1)click on the "Office button"
2)click on "Save As"
3)"PowerPoint 97-2003 Presentation"
a box will open
4)name your game
5)click on "Save As Type"
6)"PowerPoint 97-2003 Show"
It's that easy;-)
Monday, November 16, 2009
November 17
Friday, November 13, 2009
another ppt How To . . .
Year 11 - Check out this little "how-to" explaining how to deactivate the On Mouse Click feature when using PowerPoint.
Monday, November 9, 2009
November 10, 11, 12
Please visit Bright hub to learn about using macros in PowerPoint 2007:
http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/10145.aspx
It has also been suggested that you try working with Macros in Excel then apply those strategies using PowerPoint. Hope this helps;-)
Continue creating your product/solution.
Learning objectives: follow the plan to produce the product/solution, create a product/solution of appropriate quality
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Investigate
Monday, November 2, 2009
November 3, 4, 5
Welcome Back Year 11. This is the moment that you have been waiting for . . . CREATE!
Criterion D: Create Maximum 6
Students are expected to document, with a series of photographs or a video and a dated record, the process of making their product/solution, including when and how they use tools, materials and techniques. Make a process journal, include printscreens.
Students are expected to follow their plan, to evaluate the plan and to justify any changes they make to the plan while they are creating the product/solution.
To get a 6 the student: competently uses appropriate techniques and equipment. The student follows the plan and justifies any modifications made, resulting in a product/solution of appropriate quality using the resources available.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Design Example
FYI (For your information) - Here is an example of a design of a grammar review quiz/game that I made. Click on the above picture to enlarge it and look carefully at the image. Can you understand how this quiz/game will function?
Monday, October 19, 2009
October 20, 21, 22
Year 11 - it all starts with a plan;-)
According to MYP Technology, "Students are expected to construct a plan to create their chosen product/solution that has a series of logical steps, and that makes effective use of resources and time.
Students are expected to evaluate the plan and justify any modifications to the design."
To get a 5/6: The student produces a plan that contains a number of detailed, logical steps that describe the use of resources and time. The student critically evaluates the plan and justifies any modifications to the design.
Ideas: Make use of Gantt charts, consider appropriate resources, consider problem areas that make any necessary adjustments.
Please look at the examples for ideas;-)
Plan due October 21, 22
Learning objectives:
1. construct a plan to create the product/solution that has a series of logical steps
2. construct a plan to create the product/solution that makes effective use of resources and time
3. evaluate the plan and justify any modifications to the design
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Book Trailer . . .
http://www.technokids.com/samples/intermediate/novelflash/novel.html
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
According to the MYP . . .
Monday, October 12, 2009
October 13, 14, 15
Continue on with your Designs. They are due this week (October 15, 16).
I was informed that if your final product is created using PowerPoint - you must use macros.
But what is a Macro? Click here for a definition.
Microsoft gives some basic Macro info here.
For more Microsoft Macro information click here.
But first, let's put a digital version of your Investigate into the Shared Folder.
Then, check out the new Due Date List;-)
What can I do to help you be successful?
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
October 6. 7, 8
Year 11 - Hope you had a great weekend, now it's time to get down to work;-)
I am returning the first draft of Task 2 of the Investigate: Develop a Design Brief. Please note the comments. If you have ANY questions, please raise your hand and I will be happy to assist you.
Today, you should finish your Design Specification. Please use it as a first draft and show it to me and I will assess it while you are working on it to save time.
Next is the Design stage of the Design Cycle.
Students are expected to generate several feasible designs that meet the design specification and to evaluate these against the design specification.
Students are then expected to select one design, justify their choice and evaluate this in detail against the design specification.
To get a 5/6: The student generates a range of feasible designs, each evaluated against the design specification. The student justifies the chosen design and evaluates it fully and critically against the design specification.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
September 29, October 1, 2
The IBO defines Design Specification as: A detailed description of the conditions, requirements and restrictions with which a design must comply. This is a precise and accurate list of facts such as conditions, dimensions, materials, process and methods that are important for the designer and for the user. All appropriate solutions will need to comply with the design specification.
To get a 5/6 the student: describes detailed methods for appropraite testing to evaluate the product/solution against the design specification.
Please submit your Develop a Design Brief today;-)
Monday, September 28, 2009
September 29
Also, Task 2 of the Investigation (Develop A Design Brief) is due today at the end of class.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Links that help
TEACHING THE WAY CHILDREN LEARN
Beverly Falk
http://www.ibe.unesco.org/fileadmin/user_upload/archive/publications/EducationalPracticesSeriesPdf/prac07e.pdf
How Children Learn by Stella Vosniadou
http://odtl.dcu.ie/.../Session%2001%20-%20Teaching%20Aids.ppt
Effective Use of Teaching Aids
Possible Programs to use to create a teaching aid:
Microsoft Share Point Designer (this product replaces Front Page)
Front Page (this product is a bit outdated)
Macromedia Flash (hard to use)
PowerPoint
Publisher (can make a webpage but this isn't a great option)
You can also explore Web 2.0 tools like wikis (http://pbworks.com) or blogs (http://www.wordpress.com) BUT these would need to be eliminated because the IBO doesn't consider them appropriate tools.
Monday, September 21, 2009
September 22, 23, 24
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
September 16, 17
Year 11, now on to task 2 of the Investigation: Develop a design brief.
1. Write a sentence or two to introduce this portion of your Investigation.
2. Then follow these learning objectives to success,
- formulate and discuss appropriate questions (at least 5) that guide the investigation - this means that you should create questions and then do research that will help you solve the problem
- identify and acknowledge a range of appropriate sources of information - use in-text referencing and create a bibliography
- collect, analyse, select, organize and evaluate information - this deeper analysis of your research will lead to higher marks
- evaluate the sources of information - who are your sources? are they appropriate? are they experts in the field?
According to the assessment rubric. . .
To get a 1/2: The student investigates the problem, collecting information from sources.To get a 3/4: The student investigates the problem, selecting and analysing the information from some acknowledged sources.
To get a 5/6: The student critically investigates the problem, evaluating information from a broad range of appropriate acknowledged sources.
Monday, September 14, 2009
September 15
Please complete Identify the Problem (as a draft) and submit it to me at the end of class. I will then have time to give you feedback;-)
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
9/9/9
Year 11, not only is the Beatles new album being released today, it's the day you start documenting your learning.
The Investigate portion of the Design Cycle has 3 tasks:
1. Identify the problem
2. Develop a design brief
3. Formulate a design specification
Let's look at the Assessment Rubric to see what you need to do to get a 6;-)
The student explains the problem, discussing its relevance. The student critically investigates the problem, evaluating information from a broad range of appropriate acknowledged sources. The student describes detailed methods for appropriate testing to evaluate the product/solution against the design specification.
Please refer to our "example" to gather ideas for a good strategy for addressing the Investigation.
If you have a few minutes to spare, take a look at this interesting article that explains why 09/09/09 is so special;-)http://news.yahoo.com/s/livescience/20090908/sc_livescience/why090909issospecial
Monday, September 7, 2009
September 8, 9, 10
Make a Smilebox slideshow |
Welcome back Year 11. I hope each of you has had a fantastic summer and you are rested and ready to get back to work.
Let's take a look at the Unit of Work and Assessment Rubric and discuss the best way to approach this task;-)
Let's go!
Thursday, June 18, 2009
June 18, 19
Please remember you can easily find the proper IT folder on the school's server by following these few steps:
1. Senior
2. myp
3. Shared Folder
4.Y11
5.Yr 11 - IT Term 3a
Sunday, June 7, 2009
June 8
Students are expected to evaluate the product/solution against the design specification in an objective manner based on testing, and to evaluate its impact on life, society and/or the environment. They are expected to explain how the product/solution could be improved as a result of these evaluations.
Students are expected to evaluate their own performance at each stage of the design cycle and to suggest ways in which their performance could be improved.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
June 4, 5
Now, on to the moment you have been waiting for . . . Create!
Criterion D: Create Maximum 6
Students are expected to document, with a series of photographs or a video and a dated record, the process of making their product/solution, including when and how they use tools, materials and techniques. Make a process journal, include printscreens. Students are expected to follow their plan, to evaluate the plan and to justify any changes they make to the plan while they are creating the product/solution.
To get a 6 the student: competently uses appropriate techniques and equipment. The student follows the plan and justifies any modifications made, resulting in a product/solution of appropriate quality using the resources available.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
May 28, 29
To get a 6 the student: produces a plan that contains a number of detailed, logical steps that describe the use of resources and time. The student critically evaluates the plan and justifies any modifications to the design.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
May 21, 22
Criterion B: Design Maxium 6
Students are expected to generate several feasible designs that meet the design specification and to evaluate these against the design specification. Please produce 2 feasible designs.
Students are then expected to select one design, justify their choice and evaluate this in detail against the design specification.
To get a 6 the student: generates a range of feasible designs, each evaluated against the design specification. The student justifies the chosen design and evaluates it fully and critically against the design specification.
Also, check out this site on Ancient Egypt: http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/
This page is interesting and I think it might give you some ideas for creating a teaching aid: http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/life/explore/main.html
Friday, May 15, 2009
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
May 14, 15
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Year 11 - By now you should have contacted a teacher and have begun thinking about your product.
Today, please finish with your research and share the information. You need to "evaluate information from a broad range of appropriate acknowledged sources." Is Wikipedia an appropriate acknowledged source for a Year 11 student?
Remember each of you is responsible for ALL of the research.
Next, gather the images, information, etc. that you will need to create your product.
Finally, we will begin with the third stage of the Investigation: FORMULATE THE DESIGN SPECIFICATION. It is here that you will decide parameters for your teaching. Let's take a minute and brainstorm to get some ideas.
Create a list of design specifications. Then think about "Why" you are including this item and made a "Detailed List of Design Specifications" which includes the reason.
Next, describe detailed methods for appropriate testing to evaluate the product/solution against the design specification. Try to think of more than one test.
Look at the Investigation example - it is very helpful.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
HOMEWORK
YOU must find the project. Ask your favourite teacher, or the teacher of your favourite class. Ask this teacher if you can help them facilitate learning in his/her classroom.
Develop A Design Brief
You are now organized in groups. Each of you should answer 1 question and share your information with your group.
Here are the questions that we brainstormed about and that you should research.
1.What is a teaching aid?
2.How do children learn best?
3.What tools can be used?
4.Examples of existing teaching aids
5.Research on your particular project
Friday, April 24, 2009
April 30 (May 1 is a holiday - enjoy!)
Year 11 - We are on the fast track this term (lol).
Please take the time to look at the previous posting entitled "Consider the Possibilities"(created on April 24). It will SAVE time in the long run - it might help give you some ideas. . .
Let's continue with the Investigation. The second stage is: Develop A Design Brief - this is the part where we do research.
We need to create questions that will drive/lead the investigation. That means that we will create some questions (4 or 5) that will help guide us when we are trying to come up with a solution to solve the problem.
In an effort to save time - we will organize groups in which you will work collectively and share your results. Let's do that now and I will record this information;-)
Let's brainstorm and come up with 4 or 5 great questions that will help you research teaching aids.
The most logical first question would be, "What is a teaching aid?" Now, remember that this is research - don't just find a definition for this question and leave it at that. Give details and explain what it is.
Ok - that was easy. One down and 3 or 4 more questions to go!
*Remember, you can consult the Assessment Criteria here.
Consider the possibilities. . .
Math
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2uVoDxZpaQ Pi Song
Science
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F10EyGwd57M How much sugar is there in a can of soda?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_p-dn3Qp7c Bill Nye – the Science Guy: Vivian Cupcake – Hot Treats
EAL
http://www.englishclub.com/esl-videos/stories-from-morocco – this site also has a follow-up quiz
Webquest
“an inquiry-oriented activity in which some or all of the information that students interact with comes from resources on the Internet”
http://www.excellencegateway.org.uk/page.aspx?o=150447 - An introduction to webquests
http://education.nmsu.edu/webquest/examples.html - Page of example webquests
http://education.nmsu.edu/webquest/wq/texans/indianII.htm - Example (Native Americans of Texas)
Wiki
Wiki-wiki is the Hawaiian word for quick.
Wiki websites are designed to enable users to make additions or edit any page of the site. They CAN be collaborative (used by groups of people) and allow many people to contribute but it’s not necessary.
http://pbwiki.com/ pb wiki (this is a good wiki server to use;-)
http://boardingpass.pbwiki.com/ A SDIS Year 10 Term 2 (2009) project
http://bear-den.wikispaces.com/ Mr. Klingman's Wiki Space
http://codeblue.wikispaces.com/ 6th Grade CodeBlue
http://educationalwikis.wikispaces.com/Examples+of+educational+wikis Lots of examples
Screen Capture Software
Cam Studio -is able to record all screen and audio activity on your computer and create industry-standard AVI video files and using its built-in SWF Producer can turn those AVIs into lean, mean, bandwidth-friendly Streaming Flash videos (SWFs)
http://camstudio.org/ - This is installed on every computer in Rm 12. Also this is freeware and you can download it free on your home computer
You can use it to create demonstration videos for any software program
Or how about creating a set of videos answering your most frequently asked questions?
You can create video tutorials for school or college class
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
April 23, 24 (Sports Day)
Year 11 - Welcome to Term 3 Technology - Your final MYP Technology class;-)
Your MYP Graduation is right around the corner so let's get going!
Please look in the sidebar where you have all the information to make you succeed in this class.
Click here to view your Unit of Work.
Click here to view the Assessement Rubric.
This term you will collaborate with a teacher and create a Teaching Aid.(It is YOUR responsibility to contact a teacher;-) This is your final Technology project and as such it is student driven. However, I will be on the sidelines to offer assistance when and where I can;-) (Also available to assist you is an example project.)
*Remember
- Time is of the essence, so please don't waste it. We have activites and holidays falling on Thursdays and Fridays this term which cut into class time.
- Our project must be finished by mid-June.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
April 2
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
March 26, 27
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
March 19
Criterion E - Evaluate
Maximum 6
Students are expected to evaluate the product/solution against the design specification in an objective manner based on testing, and to evaluate its impact on life, society and/or the environment. They are expected to explain how the product/solution could be improved as a result of these evaluations.
Students are expected to evaluate their own performance at teach stage of the design cycle and to suggest ways in which their performance could be improved.
To get full marks: The student evaluates the success of the product/solution in an objective manner based on the results of testing, and the views of the intended users. The student provides an evaluation of his or her own performance at each stage of the design cycle and suggests improvements. The student provides an appropriate evaluation of the impact of the product/solution on life, society and/or the environment.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Friday, March 13
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
March 12
Then it's on to Evaluate.
To get full marks: The student evaluates the success of the product/solution in an objective manner based on the results of testing, and the views of the intended users. The student provides an evaluation of his or her own performance at each stage of the design cycle and suggests improvements. The student provides an appropriate evaluation of the impact of the product/solution on life, society and/or the environment.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Thursday, February 19, 2009
February 19, 20
If you haven't finished your plan, please do so today.
If you have finished your plan, please begin the CREATE!
Criterion D: Create Maximum 6
Students are expected to document, with a series of photographs or a video and a dated record, the process of making their product/solution, including when and how they use tools, materials and techniques. Students are expected to follow their plan, to evaluate the plan and to justify any changes they make to the plan while they are creating the product/solution.
To get full marks: The student competently uses appropriate techniques and equipment. The student follows the plan and justifies any modifications made, resulting in a product/solution of appropriate quality using the resources available.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
February 12, 13
Maximum 6
Students are expected to construct a plan to create their chosen product/solution that has a series of logicl steps, and that makes effective use of resources and time.
Students are expected to evaluate the plan and justify any modifications to the design.
To receive full marks: The student produces a plan that contains a number of detailed, logical steps that describe the use of resources and time. The student critically evaluates the plan and justifies any modifications to the design.
February 13 is an Activity Day - no classes. Have fun!
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Thursday, January 29, 2009
January 30
Criterion B: Design
Maxium 6
Students are expected to generate several feasible designs that meet the design specification and to evaluate these against the design specification.
Students are then expected to select one design, justify their choice and evaluate this in detail against the design specification.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
January 29
Year 11 - Investigation due today at the end of class. Please print and submit.
Remember: Investigate has 3 sections: identify the problem, develop a design brief, formulate a design specification
Look at the Assessment Rubric (located in sidebar). Make sure your Investigation includes all the pertinent information.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
January 22, 23
DEADLINES: (n: the point in time at which something must be completed)
-Investigate - January 29
-Design - February 6
-Plan - February 19
-Create - March 12
-Evaluate - March 19
* Remember - February 13 is Activity Day - no IT classes
- February 23-27 is Half Term Break - no IT classes
Year 11 - now that we have a proper schedule for deadlines it will be easier for you to organize your time.
Please continue working on your Investigations.
Please be advised that there is no "1st Draft" policy. I will be happy to help monitor your work OR you can make an appt with me to review your work with you. (I can be available to you on breaks, during lunch, or after school.)
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
January 15, 16
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
possible products
The Teaching Aid Project is just that. You are working to create a tool that will help other students here at SDIS learn.
Teaching aids can be used with any discipline.
Remember that your teaching aid should be able to be used alone by a student, and interactive. If it is linear, it will not be give top marks.
Some possible tools are: Webquest, Tutorial, How-to, Gantt Chart (using Excel), Vocabulary Review, Quiz, Grammar, Math explanations, Science experiments, etc.
Check out this video tutorial:
http://email.about.com/od/yahoomailtips/ss/wt061105.htm
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
January 8, 9
Year 11 - Welcome to Information Technology (Term 2)
Our project this term will be a completely independent work! You have a lot of Computer Technology under your belt and you are up to the task.
You are to create a "teaching aid" for a teacher at SDIS.