Monday, December 1st

We're past the midpoint for our "Passion Projects." Students have created wiki pages outlining their projects and goals. Criteria are available on the passion project wikispace. Here are some projects:
1. Poetry narration video and website
2. Short feature film (humour and drama)
3. Reality TV show series, trailer, website, and business card for production company
4. BMX video, magazine, business card, and website
5. Fashion video, business card, website
6. Self-authored CD compilation and CD promotional jacket
7. Golf video (10 minutes)
8. Claymation script, video.
9. Animation short films
The project deadline is December 17th, before Christmas break. Additional time will be granted if necessary, but on a per need basis.

Frontpage Webdesign Tutorial

Here are some links to online tutorials for Frontpage:
beginner tutorial
webworks.com
developingwebs.net

Animation Using Movie Maker Part 2

Animating in Movie Maker Part 1

Step by step on how to animate using paint, part one.

Windows Movie Maker Tutorial (11 mins)

Shows you how to do basic editing, including pictures, video, and audio.

BTC Using Movie Maker

Sept. 30th: Blogs and Google Docs

We've just finished an exploration of blogs and the blogosphere. The core activities are:

1. set up your own blog

2. publish a post

3. additional: embed a widget, subscribe to a group, create a group, etc.

Blogging is a way to post and share your interests--a way to "learn" informally.

We're working on our GoogleDocs module. So far, we've created an iGoogle page, and will be subscribing to blogs, websites, news etc. using GoogleReader, and RSS aggregator. Next up: GoogleDocs and GoogleNotebook.

Tuesday, September 23

You should be finished with your wikispace assignment now.
Did you submit a rubric to go with your wikispace assignment?
Now we're moving on to blogs.
This module will take about 2-3 classes.
Use the "blawging" wiki to help you move through your tasks!

Monday September 15th

We've been working off the Web 2.0 wiki this past week. I expect that we'll have the last assignment, PLE (personal learning environment) complete by the end of the week. This past week we've looked at technology, the evolution of learning, and the challenges we face as we head into the 21st century.

Tasks:
1. Set up your own wikispace
2. Task #1: Lifelong Learner
3. Task #2: Web 2.0 Toolbox
4. Task #3: My PLE

Wiki Assignment

We're reflecting about technology and its uses. So far we've:
a) taken a class poll on technology
b) took a look at a wiki and its functions
b) joined a wikispace and contributed to a discussion on technology
c) reviewed our netiquette skills for posting and replying
d) created our own page, and experimented with the editing tools*
e) commented/gave feedback to another person's page via private message

*Assignment:
1. Create your own page on the DigLit10 wikispace.
2. Create a title, add text, and one or two graphics.
3. Topics: technology impacts... or netiquette rules
--> I'll be assessing this assignment for your skills

Welcome to Digital Literacy 10!

Hi, and welcome to Digital Literacy 10! I hope you've had a great/restful/exciting summer (whatever worked for you!) and that now you're ready to explore the wonderful world of Web 2.0. Here's a course outline link for you to preview. Essentially, the goals of DigLit 10 are the following:

1. To Empower Students to be Responsible and Ethical Digital Citizens
2. To Understand and Use Web 2.0/Software Tools Socially and Academically.
3. To Create and Maintain an E-Portfolio in Conjunction with Plan10.

This blog will be your course schedule and feedback form. See you online (and in person),

Ms. Tamara Malloff
PS/ Take the poll below and find out who's comfortable with technology!