Contact

I'm told that some of you are trying to contact me. I've tried posting to some blogs, but either no one is watching (so why try?) or comments aren't working.

I am here! I WILL write back!

But maybe it's best to write it here.

I've looked in the Google Group and I'm not seeing any posts there either. I DID look.

Also... if you use the GG, you should be able to write directly to me.

So long... farewell...

Sorry, guys! I got a promotion at the end of June, which put me in a district office starting in July.
I will be training the new Teacher Librarian as soon as we know who he/she is.
I'm going to miss you!!!!

Assignment #12

Assignment #12 - Final Project

This is it. This is what it's all about! (and it's not the Hokey Pokey)

You will take all you've learned and make an AUTOBIOGRAPHY!

A 5-10 minute movie on iMovie.

Use title cards. Videotape yourself. Use pictures.

Birth, life, plans for the future, etc...

Details, details, details!!!

Each day as you work on your movie, either by planning it out on paper or by actually filming/editing it, you need to post a short blog (2-5 sentences) about what you "discovered", remembered, or thought about as you worked.

This is your final final final project and it's worth 300 points.

Now is not the time to get lazy.

It's due Wednesday, June 17th. No exceptions. No delays.

Assignment #11

Assignment #11

Pair Podcasts

Pick a partner.

Together, pick a topic. You can pick something you're doing for a class already or pick something new. Keep the topic CLEAN! No inappropriate topics, please. (If you wouldn't want grandma or the principal to see it, don't do it.)

Research your topic. Give the who, what, when, where, why, and how. Example: skateboarding - who does it, what can people do, when do they skate, where do they skate, why do they skate, and how do you learn all the tricks?

Use Garageband to record your podcast. Take turns so that both voices are heard. Feel free to use special effects, but make sure that your voices are clear throughout. If you use music, use only appropriate music with no cursing or inappropriate topics.

It should be 3-5 minutes long.

We WILL be sharing these!

Assignment #10

Assignment #10

Podcasts

What are Podcasts?

What are they used for?

What could YOU use them for?

What could your teachers use them for?

Assignment #8

Assignment #8

Bibliographies

Answer:

• What is Copyright?
• Why do we need bibliographies? (more than 1 correct answer)
• What are the most important items needed to create a citation for a bibliography?
• What are the top 4 formats for bibliographies and what is each primarily used for? (Ex: APA - The American Psychological Association format for citations in psychological, behavioral, and educational research papers.)

Post in your blog.

Assignment #6

Assignment #6

Finding a School

So you've planned what classes you need to take to get into college; now you need to decide which school will get you the best education. And remember, education isn't only about academics! You need extracurricular activities, as well.

Picking a high school can be just as important as picking a college. Sometimes it's even more important. Get into a bad school, and colleges may not even look at you.

You want a school that will help you achieve, while making you look good on your college applications. And don't forget clubs, sports, leadership, and other activities outside of the classroom.

Use School Finder to look over the schools that you can choose from. Create a table that lists at least 5 schools and at least 4 criteria that you want them to meet.

For example:

• If you're interested in music, does it have a band or choir department? If it does, are they any good?
• Are you a Gifted student? Do you want to take more advanced classes that can help get you college credit? Make sure the school has a good Advanced Placement program.
• Like sports? If you want to be on a team, make sure the school you choose has one.
• What about the location? Can you walk or do you have to arrange transportation?

The table needs to have the name of the school and a yes/no answer to each of the requirements that YOU have chosen.