Project+Descriptions+&+Rubrics

|| //**Using Animoto**// 2. Students will write a focused research topic question (see Student Research Topic Selection Form and use Springnote, an online notetaking tool to gather & organize research notes and information. 3. Students will write a 5-paragraph essay based on their research. Then they will create a podcast by recording their voice reading their script (using Audacity) and adding appropriate background music/sound effects. 4. Students will use keyword searching strategies to locate 40-60 specific images (using Google or Bing images) that support the key points in their essay. Images and podcasts will be uploaded to Animoto to create the online video. 5. Students will create an online bibliography of research sources using Noodletools. || [See tools used & description in next column] || **__Medieval Times~Introduction to Website Creation Class Description__:** For this class, students chose a specific topic related to the Middle Ages to research. See topic selection form-- They used several different __**Web 2.0 tools**__ to record and share their learning, including-- Students then learned how to embed the HTML code for each tool on a separate wikispaces webpage and link the pages on their Glogster poster, which serves as their homepage. Detailed project description, links to Web 2.0 tools, exemplars, research resources, project requirements and final student projects can be found on the class website at: Medieval Projects Website || //**Using Photobooth-"Green Screen" technology and Windows Movie Maker**// Working in pairs of 2, students will choose a current/global issue to research. Each partner will choose an opposing side of the issue to present and defend. Then students will complete the following tasks: __**Topic Overview Sheet and Semester Due Dates:**__ __**Learning Tasks and Objectives Chart:**__
 * ** Technology Project/ **
 * Tool(s) Used ** || ** Project Description & Grading Rubric ** ||
 * **__Simple Research-based Podcast__**
 * Audacity || **//"Who Said That?"//**--Students investigate the origins of common expressions or sayings and write a brief report, then create a simple podcast using Audacity. Go to project description page for complete details. [Close the window by clicking the red X when done]. ||
 * **__Virtual Online Tours__**
 * Springnote
 * Mapwing
 * Noodletools || Create a "virtual" tour of a place, an inside look at an object, or retrace a journey using the web 2.0 tool, Mapwing.
 * Virtual Tour Using Mapwing Grading Rubric:**
 * __**Virtual Video Making~**__
 * Springnote
 * Audacity
 * Animoto
 * Noodletools || 1. Students will research a topic of their choice (i.e., an event in history, unsolved mystery, social or environmental problem, natural disaster, important person in history, scientific phenomenon, etc.). Topics may be chosen using the following website:
 * Unmuseum.com **(once there, scroll down and click the link for "Index/Site Map", or use this direct link: []).
 * Virtual Video Making Grading Rubric:**
 * __**Introduction to Wiki Website Creation**__
 * Springnote (online notetaking tool);
 * Wikispaces (website tool);
 * Glogster (an interactive online poster tool);
 * Blabberize (enhanced podcasting tool);
 * MyBrainShark (enhanced slideshow/podcast);
 * BigHugeLabs (magazine cover tool); AND
 * Noodletools (online bibliography-maker)
 * __**Virtual Video Making~**__
 * Springnote
 * Voki
 * Audacity
 * Photobooth
 * Windows Movie Maker || __**Project Description:**__

1. __**Write a one-paragraph introduction to your topic**__ **AND** __**clearly state your perspective or side of the issue**__. Your paragraph MUST include the following:
 * An explanation of why this issue is controversial--why do people have strong, differing opinions about this?
 * Briefly state the opposing (opposite) viewpoints;
 * Write a clear **topic sentence**, stating YOUR position or side of this issue, inlcuding at least 2 main points/reasons that you will use to defend your side of the issue)
 * See Teacher Examples paragraphs: [[file:Fast food causes obesity-Ex. Intro. paragraph.docx]][[file:Fast food does NOT= obesity-Ex. Intro. paragraph.docx]]

2. __**Write a script for your video:**__ Choose a scenario from the topic selection sheet and write a script for yourself and your partner to act out in order to defend your position. Scenarios may include: **I. Two-character skits:** **A)** News reporter--interview with an expert in your field OR with an eyewitness (person/animal) who is directly affected by this issue. Decide where the interview will take place ("on location"); **B)** Subject expert-Give a speech or teach a class to explain your perspective of side of the issue. **C)** You and your partner will have a debate on your issue. Each partner must have at least 3 clear reasons/points to support their side of the issue INCLUDING research-based evidence. You may create or use charts, graphs, posters, objects, demonstrations/experiments, etc. to make your points. **II. One-character skit:** You may choose to simply defend your side of the issue as a newsreporter (one-person report), a subject expert, a political "activist" or a "protestor."
 * OR...**

@http://safari.dpsk12.org/?p=24ee7a7d-6a2e-11e1-bb9c-782bcb25f016&school=d94dd643-a24d-11e0-9cc2-782bcb25f016&student=true
 * VIDEOS**--Click this link to see videos about several different global issues:

3. __**Video skit graphic organizers:**__ Click on the document for the type of video you would like to create. Once you have opened it, you will be able to type your script and re-save it in Microsoft Word to your own folder: **A)** **Graphic organizer ("T" chart) for a 2-character skit.** (i.e., interview, debate, discussion, teaching a class) **B)** **Graphic organizer for a 1 character skit** (reporter, subject expert, activist, protestor, etc.)

4. __**Example of Title Slide for Video:**__ **Your title slide MUST include:** ||
 * Your main topic (Main Title)--ex) Fast Food
 * The issue or debate surrounding this topic (Subtopic)--ex) Is it really the main cause of American obesity?
 * A quote (statement) from each partner presenting his/her side of the issue. Make sure to include the first name of the person who is taking that side. --ex) "Fast food is NOT a significant cause of American obesity."~Ms. Frachetti
 * At least one image that represents your topic (it CANNOT be in favor of either side of the issue--just repesents the topic in general);
 * A colored background and page border (optional).