September 28

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Year 11, let's take a moment to evaluate some previous projects against the assessment rubric, then we will continue with our research.


IB Learner Profile: Inquirer

Learning Objective - The student will: independently identify meaningful questions, carry out web research, select and organize appropriate sources and evaluate them.

September 19, 21, 24

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Now, onto
2.  Develop A Design Brief - this is the part of the project where you conduct research to help you solve your problem.  Introduce this section of the project by writing a sentence or two explaining what you will do in this section.

Remember, this is the section of the Investigate (Criterion A) where you "ask" and "answer" questions and document your learning each step of the way.  Use in-text referencing and include a proper bibliography.  In addition, you must "evaluate" your sources.  If possible use primary sources. To learn more about evaluating your sources please click here .

It is important for you to be able to show a logical progression of your work. For example, you cannot look at tools to create a teaching aid before defining what a teaching aid is or looking a examples of teaching aids.

To achieve full marks in this section you must critically investigate the problem, evaluating information from a broad range of appropriate, acknowledged sources.

IB Learner Profile: Inquirer

Learning Objective - The student will: independently identify meaningful questions, carry out web research, select and organize appropriate sources and evaluate them.

September 12, 14

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The INVESTIGATE (Criterion A) step of the Design Cycle consists of 3 tasks:

1. Identify the problem,
2. Develop a Design Brief,
3. Formulate a Design Specification.

Year 11, let's continue with the introduction to your project (1. Identify the problem).

This is to be finished this period or for homework. If necessary, you can insert the details of your teaching aid and cooperating teacher at a later date.

If you have not approached a teacher yet, please do so by Friday.  Ms. Monteiro (Year 7 teacher) would be happy to participate and she can accommodate 2 students;-)

IB Learner Profile: Inquirer

Learning objective: evaluate the importance of the problem for life, society and the environment and outline the design brief.

September 11

Year 11 -

INVESTIGATE

1. Identify the Problem

What is a design brief? Click here

It's important to organise your document in a formal way.  This is the introduction to your project.

                   Students identify the problem to be solved.
                  - evaluate the importance of the problem for life, society and the environment
                  - outline the design brief

Let's look at the "Identify the Problem" tab above for ideas on how to proceed.

According to the MYP Technology Assessment Rubric . . .
To get a 1/2: The student states the problem.
To get a 3/4: The student describes the problem, mentioning its relevance.
To get a 5/6: The student explains the problem, discussing its relevance.

Now, look at this vocabulary: states, describes, explains. How are they different?
Look at these words: mentioning, discussing. How are they different?

MYP definitions:
Describe: To give a detailed account
Explain: To give a clear account including causes and reasons or mechanisms.
Discuss: To give an account including, where possible, a range of arguments for and against the relative importance of various factors and comparisons of alternative hypotheses.


Learning objective: evaluate the importance of the problem for life, society and the environment and outline the design brief.

September 7

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Year 11, one of the primary focuses of the MYP Design Cycle is research. It is important to know how to conduct research and how to summarize your findings. Let's take a few minutes to go over the exercise on the page entitled, "Writing a summary". As we continue along this project we will discuss phrases that will help you record your findings clearly and appropriately.

September 5

  

Year 11,  Welcome back!

I hope you had a great summer and are ready to start a new school year.

Our projects for this year are:
    Term 1 - Teaching Aid Project
    Term 2 - University Supplement Video Project
    Term 3 - E-Portfolio Project

But before we get started let's write the blog address in our diaries, set up some rules that we can all live by and recap the design cycle.

Let's have a great year!

Stop Motion Videos

Rafael:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nx-xVpZMO1g&feature=plcp
Ascenso: http://youtu.be/ezhWionF_SQ
Sara: http://vimeo.com/43766392
Nicolau:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eS-Qiw7-pHw
Maria: http://vimeo.com/43394362
Nestor: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zu433sSolbo&feature=g-upl
Sarah:  http://www.youtube.com/watch)v=V-3-IRGchm
Lovisa:  http://www.videofy.me/v/548209
Maria da Paz: 
Leonor: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efzSHIcBndQ
Kiko: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CtiL6A_Tcs&feature=plcp
Pedro: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbAsvPga2m4
Paulo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43O_phl0l0w&list=HL1340031162&feature=mh_lolz
Manuel: https://vimeo.com/44029258
Carlota: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khHCEyA8MXg&feature=youtu.be
Sofia:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TJW2M2yfrM&feature=g-upl

June 18

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Year 11 please make sure that you have everything finished and submitted.

Now, let's put all the movie links the blog so we can all enjoy the show!

Good Luck on your exams and Good Luck in the Diploma. If there's every anything I can do for you, just stop by!

June 14, 15

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Year 11 one of the main goals of MYP Technology is for you to become a problem solver.

We are coming to the close of the term.  Next week is Exam Week so let's check to see if you have handed in all your work.  We still have a bit of time to enhance your work to earn better grades.

IB Learner Profile:  Thinker

June 4, 7 (holiday)

Year 11,  Time is almost up.  We have today to work on the videos.  Thursday is a holiday;-)

You need to submit your process journal, paragraph saying whether your Plan worked or not and justifying any modifications made by Friday June 8.

Can't wait to watch all these fun and fab movies!

Please look at the Stop Motion Video Rubric: https://www.box.com/s/bc6f80265cfae8b683bc

IB Learner Profile:  Communicator

Learning Objective: The student will: use a range of appropriate techniques and equipment competently; ensure a safe working environment for themselves and others; and create a product/solution of appropriate quality.

May 28, 31, June 1

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You should now be working on the Create - Criterion D.

According to the IBO: 

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.  This means that you must have a process journal and that it is a necessary component of this criterion.

Please look at the Stop Motion Video Rubric: https://www.box.com/s/bc6f80265cfae8b683bc 

Learning Objective:  The student will: use a range of appropriate techniques and equipment competently; ensure a safe working environment for themselves and others; and create a product/solution of appropriate quality.

May 14, 17, 18

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According to the IBO, " 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."

Plan - your plan should basically consist of a timeline saying how and when you will complete your project.  It should also include a section that lists details/steps (film, build movie, add music, etc)  on when you will do what- well I hope you get the idea.

IB Learner Profile:  


Learning Objective for Plan: 1. construct a plan to create the stop motion video that has a series of logical steps, 2.  construct a plan to create the stop motion video that makes effective use of resources and time and 3.evaluate the plan and justify any modifications to the design.

May 3, 4

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What is a storyboard? According to Wikipedia, "Storyboards are graphic organizers in the form of illustrations or images displayed in sequence for the purpose of pre-visualizing a motion picture, animation, ..." This is particularly pertinent in relation to our current project. Creating a storyboard will help you plan your animation out shot by shot. You can make changes to your storyboard before you start animating, instead of after you have begun your video potentially saving you loads of time. (For more info check out this link: http://accad.osu.edu/womenandtech/Storyboard%20Resource/.)

Do a quick keyword search (storyboard template) on Google to get ideas to produce your own storyboard.

Now, onto the DESIGN (Criterion B).
You need to produce two (2) different complete storyboards for you movie and to evaluate each against your design specification.  Then you need to choose one of the designs and write a paragraph justifying your choice.
According to the IBO:
"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."

IB Learner Profile: Risk-taker

Learning Objective: generate several feasible designs that meet the design specification; evaluate the designs against the specification; select one design andjustify its choice.

April 23, 26

Year 11, I really love these post-it note stop motion videos - they are so cool. Let's keep moving toward our April 30 goal.

Learning objectives: independently identify meaningful questions, carrry out web search, select and organize appropriate sources and evaluate them.

April 16, 19, 20

Let's continue.

Look at the due dates in the sidebar and please make a notation in your diary;-)

Term 2 Due Dates
Investigate - April 30
Design - May 11
Plan - May 17
Create - June 9 (or before)

IB Learner Profile - Inquirer

Learning objectives: independently identify meaningful questions, carrry out web search, select and organize appropriate sources and evaluate them.

March 23, 26

Let's start our Investigate today.

Our unit question is: How can I use Computer Technology to creatively tell a story?
Area of Interaction: Human Ingenuity

1. Identify the Problem (2 paragraphs)
1. The best way to begin your Investigation is by writing a paragraph that explains the problem as you understand it. (State problem, restate problem in your own words, say why this project is relevant, say how you will solve the problem, say who your customer is).
2. Then write a paragraph to connect your project to an Area of Interaction (Human Ingenuity)

Click here for the Identify the Problem Template.
2. Develop a Design Brief (Ask and answer the following questions or look at the following research topics to help you solve your problem)

Write a sentence to introduce this section of the project (ex: To drive my Investigation I will conduct the following research.)
1. What is stop motion? Research and explain in your own words.
2. What are the elements of a story?
3. Look at 4 stop motion videos to gather information and ideas to make your own video?
(What worked? What didn't? What did you like? What didn't you like? What ideas can you use?
4.  What techniques do I need to know to create a stop motion video? (Look at a tutorial).
5. What video host will you use? (Look at 2, justify choice)

Learning objectives: independently identify meaningful questions, carrry out web search, select and organize appropriate sources and evaluate them.

March 22

Year 11, Let's begin the Investigation.  Although you will be working with a partner(s), the Investigation will be done individually.  This will give each of you a broader base of knowledge to bring to your team.

Term 3 data:
 Unit Question - How can I use CT to creatively tell a story?
 AOI - Human Ingenuity?

March 19

Year 11, Here we go again. On to our final project. Let's talk about it and build it together. We're going to do a stop motion film.  Let's look at the time lapse film above.

What is it? Stop motion (also known as stop action) is an animation technique to make a physically manipulated object appear to move on its own. The object is moved in small increments between individually photographed frames, creating the illusion of movement when the series of frames is played as a continuous sequence.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stop_motion

Where can I find some examples to gather information, inspiration, and ideas? Smash!ng Apps http://www.smashingapps.com/2009/06/15/21-stunning-examples-of-creatively-done-stop-motion-animations.html

Can I see another example? Sure http://mildlymelancholy.blogspot.com/search/label/video

How can I do it? Wiki How http://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Stop-Motion-Animation

March 12, 15

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Evaluate - Criterion E

According to the IBO, "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,
• provides an evaluation of his or her own performance at each stage of the design cycle and suggests improvements, 
• provides an appropriate evaluation of the impact of the product/solution on life, society and/or the environment.

Let's recap what is needed in the Evaluate (Criterion E).

1. Print the questionnaire (that you created in the Investigate) and show your video to 5 people, preferably adults (parents, family members, neighbours, teachers) and ask them to answer your questionnaire.
2. Write a paragraph to "analyze" the feedback. In other words write about the scores that you received and say how your video could be improved. (Use phrases like: Based on my feedback I can conclude . . .)
3. Evaluate your performance at each of these stages of the design cycle: Investigate, Design, Plan, Create AND suggest ways that you can improve your performance. (You need 4 paragraphs here).
4. Write a final paragraph saying if you accomplished your goal and what impact it will have. (In other words, look at the unit question - were you successful? Explain. Relate back to the Area of Interaction.) Remember this is the final paragraph of your research project. It should finalize the project.



Please leave a comment on this post to acknowledge that you understand your assignment. Thanks so much for that;-)


IB Learner Profile: Reflective

Learning objective: carry out tests to evaluate the product/solution against the design specification; evaluate their perforance at each stage of the design cycle and suggest ways in which their perforance could be improved; evaluate the impact of the product/solution on individuals and/or society.

March 8, 9

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For those of you ready to move on . . .

Evaluate - Criterion E

According to the IBO, "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,
• provides an evaluation of his or her own performance at each stage of the design cycle and suggests improvements, 
• provides an appropriate evaluation of the impact of the product/solution on life, society and/or the environment.

Let's recap what is needed in the Evaluate (Criterion E).

1. Print the questionnaire (that you created in the Investigate) and show your video to 5 people, preferably adults (parents, family members, neighbours, teachers) and ask them to answer your questionnaire.
2. Write a paragraph to "analyze" the feedback. In other words write about the scores that you received and say how your video could be improved. (Use phrases like: Based on my feedback I can conclude . . .)
3. Evaluate your performance at each of these stages of the design cycle: Investigate, Design, Plan, Create AND suggest ways that you can improve your performance. (You need 4 paragraphs here).
4. Write a final paragraph saying if you accomplished your goal and what impact it will have. (In other words, look at the unit question - were you successful? Explain. Relate back to the Area of Interaction.) Remember this is the final paragraph of your research project. It should finalize the project.


I will also need your Create (Criterion D) on or before March 9. (Video, Process Journal and Documention)

Please leave a comment on this post to acknowledge that you understand your assignment. Thanks so much for that;-)


IB Learner Profile: Reflective

Learning objective: carry out tests to evaluate the product/solution against the design specification; evaluate their perforance at each stage of the design cycle and suggest ways in which their perforance could be improved; evaluate the impact of the product/solution on individuals and/or society.

March 5

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Continue creating your video.

IB Learner Profile: Risk-Taker

Learning Objective: The student will: use a range of appropriate techniques and equipment competently; ensure a safe working environment for themselves and others; follow the plan to produce the product/soltuion; evaluate the plan and justify any changes to the plan (when necessary); and create a product/solution of appropriate quality.

March 1 - Due date change

Create due March 9

February 27, March 1

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Year 11, welcome back.  Hope you had an awesome break.

The woman in the photo above hired someone on the basis of a video link that she included when applying for a job.  Read about it here: http://finance.yahoo.com/news/remarkable-hiring-stories.html  . Thinking outside the box can really help you stand out in a positive way.

Your re-worked Investigations are due on Friday.  Please, PLEase, PLEASE take advantage of this opportunity to make corrections and raise your Investigate grade.  You can come in to work on your project during break and lunch this week.

You should now be working on the Create - Criterion D.

According to the IBO: 

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.  This means that you must have a process journal and that it is a necessary component of this criterion.

To get a 5/6:

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.

Please leave a comment on this post to acknowledge that you understand your assignment and an appropriate design specification.

Learning Objective:  The student will: use a range of appropriate techniques and equipment competently; ensure a safe working environment for themselves and others; follow the plan to produce the product/soltuion; evaluate the plan and justify any changes to the plan (when necessary); and create a product/solution of appropriate quality.

February 13, 16

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Year 11, it's time to make a PLAN.

1. Open a Google document,
2. Title your document, Term 2 Plan,
3. Type your name at the top left,
4. Space down, type:  PLAN (all caps, centre justify),
5. Space down, type: Resources

Let's brainstorm the resources each of you will need to create your video.

6. Type the list of resources that we have created,
7. Space down and type: Plan,

 8. Begin to create a list of the steps you will need to take to create your video and the amount of time you think it will take to complete the task (1 min is the minimum).

IB Learner Profile: Well-balanced

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.

February 5, 8

Year 11, good news.  The printer should be working from our classroom.  If you have not done so, please print your Investigation and submit it today.

Now on to the DESIGN - Criterion B - Maximum 6 points   Due Friday, February 10.

Create 2 completely different storyboards for your movie.  Remember that a storyboard is a graphic organizer to help you plot out your movie.  Imagine/envision your documentary and make it come alive. What  Based on your learning create a table and document how you will proceed. You should include:  script (what you plan to say), music (if any), image/video description, comments, transitions, motions, text, special effects, etc.

Good link for learning about storyboarding:
University of Houston: http://digitalstorytelling.coe.uh.edu/storyboarding.html
Links of examples of storyboards:
http://www.olejarz.com/arted/digitalvideo/MyStoryboard.gif
http://www.zencast.com/images/howto/videoblog/storyboard.gif
http://www.scire.com/newmicro/resources/images/lotech.gif
http://home.no/thusand/Storyboard%20template-guide.jpg

OR do a Google keyword search "storyboard template" and combine elements to create your own storyboard;-)

Please leave a comment on this post to acknowledge that you understand your assignment and an appropriate design specification. If you don't understand the assignment, please raise your hand so I can help you. Thanks so much for that;-)

Brainstorming ideas for storyboard:  Narration, Music,  Text, Transitions, Motion, Background, Costume, Time.

Learning Objective: generate several feasible designs that meet the design specification. In this case several will mean 2.

February 3

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2. Develop a Design Brief

Write 1 sentence to introduce this section of the project.

Questions/Areas/Topics that will drive my investigation:

1. Why produce an application video?

2. Universities that accept supplemental (essay) videos.

3. Research 3 videos to gather ideas and information. THEN analyze the information: what did you like? what didn't you like? what ideas did you get that you can use in your video? Include printscreens and urls.

4. What should I include in my video? / How personal should I get?

5. What tools can I use? (imovie, windows live movie, photostory 3 or any other tool that you have. Compare/contrast finding then decide which one you will use.)

IB Learner Profile: Inquirer

Please leave a comment on this post to acknowledge that you understand your assignment and an appropriate design specification. If you don't understand the assignment, please raise your hand so I can help you. Thanks so much for that;-)

Learning objectives-The student will: independently identify meaningful questions, carrry out web search, select and organize appropriate sources and evaluate them.

February 2

Year 11, we got turned around today. So, let's recap:

3.  Formulate a Design Specification

My application video must possess the following characteristics:

• final movie must be saved in a format compatible with Vimeo, (justify this design specification)
• sound quality, (justify . . )
• image/video quality (resolution)   (justify . . . )
• must appropriately/positively portray the candidate    (justify . . .)
• creative   (justify . . .)

To evaluate my product I will conduct the following tests:

1.  If the movie is able to be uploaded to Vimeo, I can conclude that my video is in a compatible format.

To test the remaining design specifications I will create a questionnaire.  On a scale of 1-5 (1=awful, 5=awesome), I will ask the following questions:

Learning objective: The student will list the specific requirements taht must be met by the product/solution and dsign tests to evaluate the product/solution against the design specification.

January 30, Feb 2

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2. Develop a Design Brief

Write 1 sentence to introduce this section of the project.

Questions/Areas/Topics that will drive my investigation:

1. Why produce an application video?

2. Universities that accept supplemental (essay) videos.

3. Research 3 videos to gather ideas and information. THEN analyze the information: what did you like? what didn't you like? what ideas did you get that you can use in your video? Include printscreens and urls.

4. What should I include in my video? / How personal should I get?

5. What tools can I use? (imovie, windows live movie, photostory 3 or any other tool that you have. Compare/contrast finding then decide which one you will use.)

IB Learner Profile: Inquirer

Please leave a comment on this post to acknowledge that you understand your assignment and an appropriate design specification. If you don't understand the assignment, please raise your hand so I can help you. Thanks so much for that;-)

Friday we will work on the design specifications and tests and submit our work.

Learning objectives-The student will: independently identify meaningful questions, carrry out web search, select and organize appropriate sources and evaluate them.

January 26

2.  Develop a Design Brief

Write 1 sentence to introduce this section of the project.

Questions/Areas/Topics that will drive my investigation:

1.  Why produce an application video?

2.  Universities that accept supplemental (essay) videos.

3.  Research 3 videos to gather ideas and information.  THEN analyze the information:  what did you like?  what didn't you like?  what ideas did you get that you can use in your video?  Include printscreens and urls.

4.  What should I include in my video?  /   How personal should I get?

5.  What tools can I use?  (imovie, windows live movie, photostory 3 or any other tool that you have. Compare/contrast finding then decide which one you will use.)

January 26

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Term 2 Due Dates:
Investigate - February 3
Design - February 10
Plan - February 17
Create - March 2
Evaluate - March 9


Year 11, we need to work really hard to reach our unit goal in the allotted time, but I'm sure we can do it.

It will be necessary for you to do homework.  If you would like to use the computer room at lunch time, please make sure to talk to me in advance.

Let's begin:

1. Identify the Problem - write 2 paragraphs as an introduction to your research project.  (See Investigate Template if you need guidance)

2.  Develop A Design Brief
     a. Write a sentence to introduce this section of the project.
     b. Craft 4-5 questions/areas/topics and conduct research that will help you solve your problem.

IB Learner Profile: Inquirer

Please leave a comment on this post to acknowledge that you understand your assignment. Thanks so much for that;-)

Learning objectives-The student will: independently identify meaningful questions, carrry out web search, select and organize appropriate sources and evaluate them.

January 23

Year 11, new week, new project.

The results of the poll are in and you will be making videos to accompany your university application.  As stated before, more and more universities are asking for an optional video to supplement the university application process.

Area of Interaction Focus
Approaches to Learning:

Communication:  Informing Others

 You independently and consistently structure ideas and arguments, both orally and in writing, in a sustained and logical way and support them with relevant examples across the Design Cycle.

You independently show awareness of the need for an effective choice of medium suited to the audience when choosing a tool to create your product/solution.

Significant Concept

The students will gain an understanding that the way you present yourself to others is important and can make a difference.

January 20

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Year 11, Time's up!  We're finally done with the Term 1 project.

Please submit your work today.

IB Learner Profile :  Communicator

Learning objective: carry out tests to evaluate the product/solution against the design specification; evaluate their perforance at each stage of the design cycle and suggest ways in which their perforance could be improved; evaluate the impact of the product/solution on individuals and/or society.

January 16, 19

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Year 11, let's continue on with the Evaluate - Criterion E.

Final Project due date - Friday January 20

The tasks are as follows:

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;-). Show it to your cooperating teacher and request feedback,

2. Write a paragraph analyzing the feedback,

3. Include excel chart to represent your data and include in your document to add a professional feel,

4. Evaluate your performance at each stage of the design cycle (Investigate, Design, Plan, Create) and suggest ways that you can improve,

5. Write a paragraph in which you evaluate the impact of your product/solution on OIS (Did you meet your unit goal? Relate this paragraph back to the Area of Interaction that you used in your "Identify the Problem" Investigate).

If you haven't yet submitted your Create, please come and discuss your intentions with me.

Please leave a comment on this post to acknowledge that you understand your assignment. Thanks so much for that;-)

IB Learner Profile - Reflective

Learning objective: carry out tests to evaluate the product/solution against the design specification; evaluate their perforance at each stage of the design cycle and suggest ways in which their perforance could be improved; evaluate the impact of the product/solution on individuals and/or society.

Term 2 Project - YOU DECIDE

Year 11, in Term 2 we will sit in the director's chair and create videos.

I would like your input to know which direction our journey should take us: Social Change  OR  University Admissions Supplement. 

The IBO mission statement proposes:
"The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect."

One way to create a better world is to give voice to those who have none as the following video does:



As you know more and more universites are asking for an optional video. The video adds more depth to the selection process and allows you to be creative. You become 3-dimensional and "real" and the video can offer 1 more way for you to showcase yourself and your learning.



Cast your vote in the poll located in the sidebar of this blog.

YOU DECIDE

January 12

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Year 11, Now on to Criterion E - EVALUATE (maximum 6)


According to the IBO, "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,
provides an evaluation of his or her own performance at each stage of the design cycle and suggests improvements,
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;-). Show it to your cooperating teacher and request feedback,
2. Write a paragraph analyzing the feedback,
3. Include excel chart to represent your data and include in your document to add a professional feel,
4. Evaluate your performance at each stage of the design cycle (Investigate, Design, Plan, Evaluate) and suggest ways that you can improve,
5. Write a paragraph in which you evaluate the impact of your product/solution on OIS (Did you meet your unit goal? Relate this paragraph back to the Area of Interaction that you used in your "Identify the Problem" Investigate).

If you haven't yet submitted your Create, please come and discuss your intentions with me.


Please leave a comment on this post to acknowledge that you understand your assignment. Thanks so much for that;-)

Learning objective: carry out tests to evaluate the product/solution against the design specification; evaluate their perforance at each stage of the design cycle and suggest ways in which their perforance could be improved; evaluate the impact of the product/solution on individuals and/or society.

January 9

Good Afternoon Year 11,

Please submit your Create (final product, paragraphs, process journal).

Today's lesson focuses on EXCEL. You will design a survey and evaluate the data. You will then create an excel chart to represent your findings. Save the chart as a jpeg. This will make it easy to insert into a Word document.  Follow the instructions on this Microsoft lesson carefully: http://www.microsoft.com/education/DesignSurvey.aspx

This lesson will serve you when you are documenting your findings in the Evaluate portion of this project.  By graphing your findings, you will take your document to the next level and it will look more professional.  These are skills that will be of value to you in other classes as well.

That's it in a nutshell - Let's go!

Please leave a comment on this post to acknowledge that you understand your assignment. Thanks so much for that;-)

IB Learner Profile:

Learning objective: Students will develop an understanding that presentation of their formal work matters.

January 5, 6

Year 11 welcome back.  I hope you all had a fab holiday and I wish you lots of happiness and laughter in 2012.

Keep moving forward with your project.  Remember to update your Process Journal as you go.

The due date for the Create is January 9.  This means that you must have your final product completed, the paragraph(s) saying if your plan worked and indicating any modifications you made (include all justifications) and your Process Journal. I will need a hard copy of this.

If you have any questions, please feel free to raise your hand.

Please leave a comment on this blog post to acknowledge your understanding of your assignment.

IB Learner Profile - Knowledgeable


Learning Objective: The student will: use a range of appropriate techniques and equipment competently; ensure a safe working environment for themselves and others; follow the plan to produce the product/soltuion; evaluate the plan and justify any changes to the plan (when necessary); and create a product/solution of appropriate quality.

December 15

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Year 11, Keep working toward your goal.  Your Process Journal is an important part of this criterion so please document it thoroughly.

The due date for the Create is: January 9 . This means that you must have your final product complete, the paragraph/s saying if your plan worked and indicating any modifications you made and why you made them, and the Process Journal.

If you have any questions, please feel free to raise your hand.

Please leave a comment on this blog post to acknowledge your understanding of your assignment.

Thank you;-)

Learning Objective: The student will: use a range of appropriate techniques and equipment competently; ensure a safe working environment for themselves and others; follow the plan to produce the product/soltuion; evaluate the plan and justify any changes to the plan (when necessary); and create a product/solution of appropriate quality.

December 12

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Year 11, Continue on following your plan to Create your teaching aid.

Remember to write in your Process Journal.

Please leave a comment on this blog post to acknowledge your understanding of your assignment.

Thank you;-)

Learning Objective: The student will: use a range of appropriate techniques and equipment competently; ensure a safe working environment for themselves and others; follow the plan to produce the product/soltuion; evaluate the plan and justify any changes to the plan (when necessary); and create a product/solution of appropriate quality.

December 9, 12, 15

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Year 11, remember that if you are using PowerPoint 2010 - you must use the advanced features.

1.No typing mistakes - remember that you have control over this.  Turn on the spell check and if in doubt, pull out a dictionary and look the word up to see if it is spelled correctly. http://blogmines.com/blog/2010/10/27/how-to-enable-check-spelling-as-you-type-feature-in-powerpoint-2010/
2. Don't forget to Deactivate the Mouse click feature: http://blogmines.com/blog/2010/11/08/how-to-disable-advance-slide-on-mouse-click-in-powerpoint-2010/
3.  Working with animations: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/powerpoint-help/CH010371787.aspx
4.  Use Action Buttons - they make life easier: http://www.online-tech-tips.com/cool-websites/insert-action-buttons-into-a-powerpoint-presentation/
5. How to remove a background from a picture: http://theapptimes.com/powerpoint-2010-how-to-remove-a-picture-background
6.  How to embed a youtube video in a PPT: http://www.labnol.org/software/insert-youtube-video-in-powerpoint-presentations/5393/
7.  How to add music to a powerpoint presentation: http://www.online-tech-tips.com/ms-office-tips/add-music-to-a-powerpoint-presentation/
8. Recording audio in PPT 2010: http://blogs.voices.com/thebiz/2010/05/how_to_record_a_voice_over_for_powerpoint.html

Year 11, these are some of the features that I hope can help you.

Remember this Year 11 project should be student directed;-)

Learning Objective: The student will: use a range of appropriate techniques and equipment competently; ensure a safe working environment for themselves and others; follow the plan to produce the product/soltuion; evaluate the plan and justify any changes to the plan (when necessary); and create a product/solution of appropriate quality.

December 5

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Year 11, Remember to use your diaries. Very few of you actually handed in your work by last Friday as we agreed.

Now, it's on to the Create. This is the moment you have been waiting for!

CREATE - Criterion D (maximum 6)

According to the IBO:

• 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. This means that you must have a process journal and that it is a necessary component of this criterion. 

To get a 5/6:
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.

Learning Objective: The student will: use a range of appropriate techniques and equipment competently; ensure a safe working environment for themselves and others; follow the plan to produce the product/soltuion; evaluate the plan and justify any changes to the plan (when necessary); and create a product/solution of appropriate quality.

November 28

Year 11

Please finish your Plan (Criterion C).

Please submit your Investigate, Design and Plan by Friday;-)

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.

November 24, 25

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Year 11, Happy Thanksgiving.

Please continue with your plan.
The PLAN should include:
1. Resources

2. Step by Step plan (include time - include how many class periods this will take you.)


3. Gantt chart (this helps you organize your time better)

3. Remember to include a paragraph to evaluate your plan. Say why your plan will work. Ask someone to evaluate your plan and give you feedback. Include this information in your paragraph.IB Learner Profile: Thinker

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.

November 21

Think about it Year 11 - what is the real purpose of a plan?  The plan is a production plan which will facilitate the process of creating your product.

 BUT it is also a time management tool to help you organize your time to finish your project on schedule. 

In an effort to help you with the time management of your project (and ALL projects) let's take a quick look at a Gantt Chart.

According to Wikipedia, "A Gantt chart is a type of bar chart that illustrates a project schedule. Gantt charts illustrate the start and finish dates of the terminal elements and summary elements of a project."
What does it look like you ask?  1 example is:

Have you included this aspect with your documentation?  To get a 6 this must be present.  Pull out your diary and use it to help you organize your time.

IB Learner Profile: BALANCED

Learning objective: The student will construct a plan to create the product/solution that has a series of logical steps.

November 14, 17

Happy Monday Year 11.

Finish your Designs today.

Then, check each design against the design specification. Write a sentence that evaluates each of your designs against the design specification.  (Design 1 meets my design specification because . . .).

Finally, choose 1 design and write a paragraph which justifies your choice and evaluates it fully and critically against the design specification.

Learning Objective: generate several feasible designs that meet the design specification; evaluate the designs against the specification; select one design and justify its choice.