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Today everyone will continue working on the Digital Literacy Assessments.  In addition to that, everyone is encouraged to create an account on MAKEWAVE.ES!  Please see below for instructions: STEP 1:  Go to MAKEWAV.ES STEP 2:  Click on "I'M A STUDENT" STEP 3: Enter The Class Name Below: CCS 515 TECH LAB STEP 4:  Enter all the information required to create your account.  Make sure you use your CCS Gmail Address (@ccs.us).  Once completed, I will need to activate your account. Group: ALUMNI Class:  CSA(1-10) STEP 5:  Begin looking through the BADGE LIBRARY for interesting projects and badges to earn! These can be included in the project you can earn Badges for on MOZ://@ BACKPACK.   Let me know if you are having any trouble creating an account or signing in. YOU MUST REMEMBER YOUR ACCOUNT NAME AND PASSWORD, THERE IS NO WAY TO RECOVER IT ONCE YOU HAVE STARTED.  THESE BADGES WILL COUNT TOWARD THE FINAL CONTEST FOR MP2! Good Luck! - MR. S

moz://a Backpack: Store and Share your Open Badges Open Badges communicate skills and achievements by providing a visual representation of your accomplishments packed with verifiable data and evidence. Open Badges enable you to take your learning with you, wherever you go, building a rich picture of your lifelong learning journey. The Backpack lets you store the Open Badges you earn, and share them between platforms, anywhere on the web. It gives you complete control over your own achievements by allowing you to organize and display your badges in the places that matter to you. It's simple to use, just and upload or push the badges you have earned in other platforms into it. The Backpack is trusted worldwide, with over 1 million badges already stored. Click the link above and SIGN UP for an account using your CCS GMAIL ADDRESS.  You MUST Remember Your Password because you cannot recover it through Gmail! DIGITAL LITERACY ASSESSMENTS Today you will be working on Digital Literacy.  

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 three tasks: 1.  Create a Technology Journal Entry for today's date, with the topic Digital Animation Project.  2. Create and Email a Dvolver Animation Scene to Mr. S for credit. 3. 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. Technology Journal Entry 19 October 2017, Topic: Digital Animation Project Describe, in 3-4 Sentences, what type of animation/cartoon you are interested in creating.  Think about any topic you like, and try to imagine a cartoon that illustrates (and creates action and characters) your idea or subject.  Type this into the Technology Journal (Google Document) you already made and shared with me.  DO NOT

"There are many different definitions for a public service announcement (PSA) or public service ad, but the simplified version of PSAs are messages in the public interest disseminated by the media without charge, with the objective of raising awareness, changing public attitudes and behaviour towards a social issue."                                                                                                         - Wikipedia Definition Examples Of Student Public Service Announcement Topics (CLICK HERE) REVIEW THE VIDEO PSA'S AND CLICK HERE TO  FILL OUT A SURVEY FOR EACH ONE! Over the next few days you will be completing a Public Service Announcement in MS Movie Maker. CCS TECH PARTNER/TOPIC LIST MR. SCRIBNER'S EXAMPLE PSA (CCS ROCKS 2016) TODAY: You will work with your assigned partner to CHOOSE A TOPIC, COLLECT OR MAKE PHOTOS FOR CONTENT, DECIDE ON MUSIC, and RESEARCH AT LEAST 4 FACTS! "How To Create A PSA" Video by Girl Scouts Of America (Click Her

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 (JPEG) or video clips (MOV), and at least one music (WAV, MP3) file. Technology Journal Entry (As you enter the room) 09 October 2017, Topic:  My Movie/TV Production Company  Imagine you are the owner of a movie production studio.  Write the name of your studio and describe what kind of movies you want to make. Tell me how your logo shows off your personality, and the  personality of the studio you want to create. What emotions should your viewers see when they see your Video Logo (Movie Marquis)?  What kind of movies does your studio make?   Please write a full paragraph with Topic Sentence, 3 supporting sentences, and a conclusion/wrap-up sentence as a m

Today you will be given an opportunity to work on NoRedInk, Khan Academy, Typing.Com, or anything you might still owe me for credit.  Please take this time to get caught up with any work you might be missing, or incomplete!   Enjoy your autumn-like day in class to get something done today!    You may also work on anything you might have for another class. - Mr. S

Today we will take a short break from our Multi-Media endeavors.  I would like everyone to go to NoREDInk.com and take a short diagnostic quiz.  This site will allow you to work independently on becoming a better writer.  You will be able to learn, and practice, identifying and fixing grammatical mistakes in your writing.  It will also help you to become more articulate. Please sign up for the appropriate class using the passwords below: CSA Period 3 - Class Code:  safe ocean 26 CSA Period 7 - Class Code:   shiny cap 39 CSA Period 8 - Class Code:   melodic flag 33 CSA Period 9 - Class Code:   witty moose 82 CSA Period 10 - Class Code:   certain basket 63 Steps to Sign-Up and Complete Diagnostic Prior to starting:  Sign into your Google Account and open a new tab on your browser. (Chrome) Step 1:  Go to  https://www.noredink.com/ Step 2:  Click on SIGN UP (Button) Step 3:  Click on "I'm a Student" Step 4:  Enter CLASS CODE exactly as listed above for your CSA class. Step 5

As you enter the room today, go to your Technology Journal and create a new entry  (Today's Date, TOPIC: Effects of Music).  Please read the following article to yourself: https://www.blhsnews.com/opinion/2015/09/29/how-does-music-affect-our-lives/# Once you have read the article, please answer the following questions: How Does Music Affect You In Your Daily Life?  How Often Do You Listen To Music?  What Is Your Favorite Type Of Music, And Why?  What Was The Last Song You Listened To, And How Did It Make You Feel? We will be using Soundation to create unique, and customized pieces of music.  You must follow the directions below, and export your music as a .WAV-File so you can use it in an upcoming 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.  We will discuss the Essential Questions below in class prior to working on Soundation.com.  HAVE FUN WITH THIS P