Sunday, February 28, 2016

"Mentor" presentations


As you continue to work on your own presentations,  it's a great opportunity to take a step back and critically examine some mentor text presentations. 

Presentations created by professions for an audience and purpose. 

View each of the presentations with a partner (s) discuss the following:-

1. What strategies did the creators use to capture the interest of the audience?

2. What commonalities are evident in all three presentations?

3. How can you enhance your presentation to engage the audience? 









GM


Friday, February 19, 2016

Welcome to Gr 8 I.T. Exploration!




Have you always wanted to have the chance to simply explore, play and uncover tech. tools and gadgets? Well, this trimester you will have the chance, from Sketchup - Up, to 360% Ricoh Theta Cameras, to Google Cardboard, Google street view videos, fun with quadcopters, Game Salad and add a small hint of 3d printing ( if time) .  If yes, well you are in the right class.

As a starting point, it's time to uncover information about you - wow us with your expertise.

In a well-organised presentation, share the following :-

1. How would you describe the purpose of technology? How does it help (or hinder) you in the classroom?

2. What tools do you use to help you to effectively use technology?

3. What is the "downside" of technology?

4. Provide information about your experience and tech skills -Reflect upon what programs you are familiar with, have you had any experience with any of the suggested tools that we might explore. As much information as possible would be appreciated. 

5.  Are there any tech tools that are not listed that you would like to learn about?

6. List the tools that you would like to work with in order of preference (1 being most want to learn....) 

7. What do you hope to gain in joining this class this trimester?

8. If you had one person (famous for technology)  that you would like to aspire to be, who is this? Why? Provide detailed explanations. _ embed, graphics and videos to support your ideas. 

9. Lastly, choose a graphic that clearly illustrates your tech. expertise. 


Graphics
Info. Tech Exploration