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Today everyone will log into the LifeJourney website and start to discover possible jobs in the field of cyber-security.  Please go to the following website, and use the Class Code below to sign-up.  ​This is a website sponsored by the   NSA   to help students learn about possible future careers there.  You can sign in anytime and complete the levels on your own, outside class.  You will participate in the  NSA  Day Of Cyber ​.  The  NSA  Day of CYBER is a free online program that allows students to experience a day in the life of the nation's top cyber-security experts - in just a short amount of time. https://prod.lifejourney.us LifeJourney™ is an online career simulation experience that empowers students and individuals to test-drive future career opportunities relating to STEM and gain exposure to the skills they'll need to achieve the future they want. The Class Code is   k1j9rar Have fun with this program, and use the res...

Today I want you to think about your goals in life. Please review the following video in class: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ja-n5qUNRi8  and participate in the discussion afterwards. We will spend time reviewing the Essential "55" by Ron Clark. Please follow the directions on the worksheet you received in class to complete this project for credit. MAKE SURE YOUR READ ALL OF THE "55" RULES PRIOR TO CHOOSING THREE (3) TO WRITE ABOUT ON THE WORKSHEET. If you do not get a worksheet in class, or you want to complete this at home for any reason, I am providing links to a Google Document copy of the worksheet. You will need to Click the Link to the "Essential 55 Goal Worksheet" and it will open in your Google Drive. Click FILE and MAKE A COPY to create a copy of the worksheet in your own Google Drive. Complete the worksheet and then SHARE it with Mr. S (hscribner@ccs,us) for credit. NOTE: IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO MAKE UP A "RULE", YOU MAY INCLUDE ONE IN...

Today you will learn about the History of Digital Animation.  Please enter class and sign into your Google Accounts (If you are in the Technology Lab).  Begin the class by viewing the following website about  PIXAR ANIMATION (Click Here) .  Please watch the video on the bottom of the main page ("25 Years of Pixar Animation") .  If you do not have access to technology, you may sit quietly and review the following video:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sfzy05M-nzY   Make sure you take some notes while you watch. When you are done viewing the video you will discuss, as a class, some of the videos and movies you are familiar with, and how they were made.  Please be specific about the techniques and animation used in the video you just watched.  How has animation changed over the course of history, and where could it be going?  What are some of the technologies used that are new, and how are we using these technologies in class to create ou...

Today you will begin to create a Digital Animation Video Clip. There are many resources for creating digital movies, as listed below. Before class is over, read all directions in this post and complete two tasks: 1. Create and Email a Dvolver Animation Scene to Mr. S for credit. 2. Open Google Slides/PowerPoint on Computer and begin to create a "stick-figure" background scene for your longer digital animation using the draw tools found in each of those programs/applications. Tomorrow you will be using your scene to create a 25-slide (minimum) animated scene. Eventually you will EXPORT your slides as Images (JPEG) and using MS Movie Maker to create a Digital Animation with Music, Titles, and Credits. Digital Animation Using Powerpoint Youtube Video When you make animation you have to create each picture on the film. There are normally 25 pictures per second. When animating we recreate the laws of nature as we are able to relate to the action. However, with ...

Have you ever wanted to make a video to post on YouTube, Twitter, or Facebook? With this tutorial, you will be able to add music, transitions and effects to images and video clips in order to make fun videos to share with your friends. You will need to have a Windows computer, and it will helpful to already have a folder with images or video clips, and at least one music file. WINDOWS MOVIE MAKER TUTORIAL VIDEO WINDOWS MOVIE MAKER STEP BY STEP PRESENTATION MR. SCRIBNER'S EXAMPLE - BIG DADDY PRODUCTIONS 2016  WINDOWS MOVIE MAKER INTRODUCTION You will be making a number of movies as you get older and create presentations for class, family and friends.  Movie Maker is a free program that allows you to upload, edit, add titles and effects, and then publish a movie to send to people.  The more organized you are, the easier it will be to follow the steps below and use this software.  Watch the following clip on your own to get an idea of what a Movie Marquis is.  You ...

SOUNDATION PROJECT:   Please follow the directions below to begin creating music with Soundation.com. If you have already used this program, it is your obligation in class to help others.  ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Why Does Music Make Us Feel? Why Does Music Move Us? (PBS) The Power Of Music! The Power of Music (Funny) YOU MAY ONLY USE SOUNDATION. YOU MAY NOT LISTEN TO MP3's OR OTHER COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE MUSIC . Today is your day to familiarize yourself with how the program works, and how to navigate around the different toolboxes. Save anything that you want to keep by uploading files to your Google Drive or save them to your desktop. Because other students use these computers, there is no guarantee that your work will be here tomorrow. MR S MIXDOWN SAMPLE 21SEP16 (CLICK HERE) SOUNDATION.COM INTRODUCTION:   Open the Soundation.com Application. I have included a short VIDEO from YouTube to help you work independently. Once I have finished the demonstration in class, use ...