Thursday, April 22, 2010

Digital Story 2 Narrative

           Since middle school I have vouleentered to help raise money for march of dimes. March of dimes is an organization to help raise money for pre mature babies. All he money raised goes to hospitals to help save premature babies. Not a lot of premature babies survive because they need medical attention. Premature babies are so tiny they can fit inside the doctors palm. They need treatments done in order to survive. I support premature babies because my brother was born slightly premature. He weighed 5 pounds. My mom was so nervous to change his diaper because she was afraid to hurt him. A pre mature baby is born before the 37th week of pregnancy. Premature births happen within 8-10 percent of pregnancies, in the United States. Premature babies weigh a lot less then a healthy baby because their organs did not have enough time to develop. Premature babies need medical treatments, they get these treatments until their organs can work on their own. My high school is raising money for the march of dimes. They are selling bracelets and a piece of paper you can out our name on to show you help support. We will sign up to walk in the March of Dimes. It is usually a beautiful day out where everyone comes and raises money to put towards the march of dimes. With the help of everyone premature babies should have no problem surviving and living a healthy life. Come help support premature babies, and show that you care. You can save a babies LIFE and help them live a long healthy life.

Thursday, April 15, 2010

Graduate Portfolio Reflection Story 1

My project relates to the graduate portfolio. This reason is because it is all about me. 
It shows my identity. My project shows pictures that symbolize my identity. At the end of the year 
we have to make a portfolio showing our goals and achivements. My project made me an effective 
user of technology. It helped me improve my use of technology. We had to make a powerpoint
on our identity. We put in our favorite song, that played along with our powerpoint. I learned how to 
look at picture from google and not take them illegaly. I also learned how to create a powerpoint and
decorate it the way I want it. I found 12 pictures that symbolized my life. We had to reflect our Digital story,
in a paragraph description. I learned a lot from this and will be better the next time I make a powerpoint in Mr. Mianos class.


Wednesday, April 14, 2010

CLICK HERE to see the three stories I grade, my evaluation.
My topic: Ralph's Italian Ice

Monday, April 12, 2010

Name:                                ...

Name:                                                                                            21st century Technology
4/12                                                                                               Digital Story 2
 
 
Introduction to Digital Story 2
 
 
1) What is your Topic:
 Ralph's Italian Ices
 
2) What is the time period of story:
 2009-now
 
3)List the major points, facts, events, people, and/or ideas of your story:
 I wok at Ralph's Ice. All of the girls we wrk together to service ice. 
 
 
 
 
4)Why do you feel this story is important to tell?
 This story is important to tell because it shows team work and ow close we are. Ralph's is like my second home.
 
 
 
5) What are some challenges of telling this story? (hard to find information, personal, etc)
 It will be hard to explain it, I can take pictures.
 


 
6) List some images that come to mind when you think about this story?
I can show pictures of us working together. 



7) How does your project relate to our CSI Graduate Portfolio?
 Collabrative team work
 

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Digital Story Rubric 1

Digital Storytelling Rubric

CLICK HERE to see my rubric

CATEGORY

4

3

2

1

FOCUS

Point of View - Purpose

Establishes a purpose early on and maintains a clear focus throughout.

Establishes a purpose early on and maintains focus for most of the presentation.

There are a few lapses in focus, but the purpose is fairly clear.

It is difficult to figure out the purpose of the presentation.

FOCUS

Point of View - Awareness of Audience

Strong awareness of audience in the design. Students can clearly explain why they felt the vocabulary, audio and graphics chosen fit the target audience.

Some awareness of audience in the design. Students can partially explain why they felt the vocabulary, audio and graphics chosen fit the target audience.

Some awareness of audience in the design. Students find it difficult to explain how the vocabulary, audio and graphics chosen fit the target audience.

 

Limited awareness of the needs and interests of the target audience.

 

CONTENT

General

Photostory contains 10+ pictures and appropriate music/narration

Photostory contains 8-9 pictures and appropriate music/narration

Photostory contains 6-7 pictures and music/narration may or may not be appropriate

Photostory contains 5 or fewer pictures and music/narration may or may not be appropriate

CONTENT

Images

Images create a distinct atmosphere or tone that matches different parts of the story. The images may communicate symbolism/metaphors

Images create an atmosphere or tone that matches some parts of the story. The images may communicate symbolism/ metaphors.

An attempt was made to use images to create an atmosphere/tone but it needed more work. Image choice is logical.

Little or no attempt to use images to create an appropriate atmosphere/tone.

ORGANIZATION

Sequencing of Information

Graphics & story line are organized in a clear, logical way. The story is easy to follow.

Most information is organized in a clear, logical way.  One picture seems to be out of place.

Two or more pictures seem to be out of place making the story difficult to follow.

There is no clear story.  Pictures seem to be sequenced randomly.

STYLE

Voice - Consistency

Voice quality is clear and consistently audible throughout the presentation.

Voice quality is clear and consistently audible throughout the majority (85-95%) of the presentation.

Voice quality is clear and consistently audible through some (70-84%)of the presentation.

Voice quality needs more attention.

STYLE

Voice - Pacing

The pace (rhythm and voice punctuation) fits the story line and helps the audience really "get into" the story.

Occasionally speaks too fast or too slowly for the story line. The pacing (rhythm and voice punctuation) is relatively engaging for the audience.

Tries to use pacing (rhythm and voice punctuation), but it is often noticeable that the pacing does not fit the story line. Audience is not consistently engaged.

No attempt to match the pace of the storytelling to the story line or the audience.

STYLE

Layout

Layout is exceptionally creative and visually appealing.  The fonts, color, and background all work together to provide a consistent theme and a presentation that is easy to view/read. 

 

Layout is creative and visually appealing.  The fonts, colors, and background almost provide a clear theme. It is generally an easy presentation to read and follow.

 

Layout is visually appealing although some slides may be too cluttered or too empty.  The fonts, colors, and background do not necessarily provide a theme and there may be parts that are difficult to view/read.

 

Layout lacks visual appeal and is sometimes too cluttered or too empty.  It may be confusing at times.  The fonts, color, and background do not work well together  in the presentation making it difficult to view/read. There may be too many types of fonts, etc.

 

CONVENTIONS

Grammar

Grammar and usage were correct. 

Grammar and usage were typically correct, and errors did not detract from the story.

Grammar and usage were typically correct, but errors detracted from story.

Repeated errors in grammar and usage distracted greatly from the story.

CONVENTIONS

Pictures/Graphics

Images are clear and in focus and cropped if necessary

 

Most pictures are clear and in focus and cropped if necessary

 

Some pictures are clear and in focus and cropped if necessary

 

Most pictures are not clear and are not in focus

 

 

 

Total Score  __38__40 points