Sunday, September 25, 2016

Blabberize and Avatars For Fun! FBI SOS Round II

Everyone should sign into Google and OPEN your Google Drive and Gmail.  Check to make sure that you are all signed-in to the Google Classroom.  There are some posts on Google Classroom that students have not finished.  Please check your progress on all assignments.  When I return on Tuesday I will be presenting a new unit, and I will be able to speak to anyone about grades or missing assignments during lunch periods. 


In the next few weeks we will be completing an important quiz on the information found on the website: https://sos.fbi.gov/  Each student will only get once chance to take the quiz for a grade.  Everyone must spend time reviewing the 7th & 8th Grade Levels on this site.   When you have had a chance to review the SOS.FBI.GOV website, enjoy the project below (Hopefully these sites are not blocked):

Create a Blabberize project.  Take any picture of an historical figure from music, sports or another genre and add some text (A Famous Quote) and have fun with this...Create an account on Blabberize and use a picture and audio to create a mini-speech by your historical figure.


Spend some time finding out what an Avatar is.  Use the website below to create your own avatar and show it to me before class ends today! (USE YOUR @CCS.US EMAIL TO CREATE ACCOUNT)



When you are finished with Blabberize and Voki, please open an email to Mr. S (hscribner@ccs.us) and email me the links to the projects you create. 

We will be working on the following lesson Tuesday when Mr. S returns if Voki.Com is working ok:

TITLE:  Media in the Digital Age
GRADE:   6, 7, 8
SUBJECT:   Technology
AUTHOR:  Rebecca Posner (http://www.voki.com/teach/projects)
DURATION:  1-2 Days or Teacher Discretion

STANDARDS:

ISTE:  http://www.iste.org/standards/iste-standards/standards- for-students http://www.iste.org/standards/iste-standards/standards- for-teachers

OBJECTIVES:

Students will: 1. Learn how to combine digital skills like multi tasking into their class work. 2. Learn what ownership means in the Digital Age. 3. Learn how to avoid plagiarism. 4. Learn how to properly cite internet information. 5. Use technology to present what they have learned and created.

MATERIALS:

1. YouTube video on copyright and the band Girl Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8_kxaWJlR8&feature=fvst 
2. Pencils or pens and paper. 
3. Computer lab, computers, laptops or iPads.

VOKI TOOLS:

1. Voki.com: (http://www.voki.com), Voki app, Voki Classroom, Voki Presenter 
2. How to Make a Voki Support Guide: http://www.voki.com/site/support 
3. How to use Voki Presenter Support Guide: http://www.voki.com/site/support

PROCEDURES:

1. Begin with a class discussion of plagiarism. Ask students the following questions? a) What is plagiarism? b) When is plagiarism wrong? c) Is plagiarism ever okay or good? 
 
 
3. Tell students that before they discuss they are going to do a “free write” in response to the video. Instruct students to keep writing whatever comes to mind without stopping. They can go back and edit later. Ask students to put their pencils and pens to the paper and begin writing in response to the question “Who do you think owns the Girl Talk music-the mash up artist, or all the original artists?” 
 
4. After 3 minutes, tell students to put their pens and pencils down. Instruct them to re-read their free write and underline all of the important lines and points that stand out to them.

ACTIVITIES:

1. Have each student create an original Voki that represents them. It may look like them, or just express some important part of their personality. 
 
2. Each student should have their Voki give a short speech (2-3 slides) about the topic of plagiarism. The Voki should give their opinion on the question, “Is plagiarism ever art?” and describe their thoughts about the video the class viewed. 
 
3. Have each student present their Voki in small groups or to the class.

Academic/Learning Objectives
SWBAT continue to work on levels on the SOS.FBI.GOV website to learn more about Internet Safety & Security.  Students should work on Grade-Appropriate levels to prepare for an upcoming online QUIZ.  Students will also spend time creating online graphic cartoons for use on informational websites.  Students will use blabberize.com and voki.com to complete projects.

STUDENTS WILL ENTER THE CLASS QUIETLY AND BEGIN WORKING!

Project:  Scholars will use class time productively to review Grade-Specific levels on SOS.FBI.GOV.  Students will then follow directions to complete graphic, audio projects on both blabberize.com and voki.com.

IF WEBSITES DO NOT WORK, USE THE BALANCE OF TIME TO COMPLETE ANY OTHER WORK YOU OWE FOR THIS CLASS OR GO TO KHAN ACADEMY
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Integrity (13 Characteristics)

13 Characteristics of People Who Have Integrity

1. They Value Other People's Time: They value their own time so they also value the time of other people. They know you have plenty of other places you need to be and won’t hold you up. If you spend time with them, it is likely they will thank you for that as well.

2. They Give Credit Where It Is Due: They do not take credit for things they did not do. They will always credit those who deserve it. If you help this person with a project he or she will likely mention your name so you can take credit for your work.

3. They Are Authentic: They are their truest forms. You won’t catch them in a lie or being fake.

4. They Are Always Honest: They are honest people that feel no need to lie as it is important for them to get to where they need to get in life honestly.

5. They Never Take Advantage Of Others: They are not the kind of people who will take advantage of someone else. They love to build people up and help them get where they need to be. Taking too much from someone else will never be an issue with someone who has a lot of integrity.

6. The Do Not Argue Over Disagreements: They will talk through things in a civil manner or not talk at all. You cannot and will not force this person into arguing over something completely ridiculous. I find this to be a very respectable trait.

7. They Give Most People The Benefit Of The Doubt: They try to see the good in everyone. I think this is because they feel like maybe there are more people in this world that also have integrity. That being said, if you take advantage of them too much they will get rid of you.

8. They Know When Something Is Bothering Someone: They have a great intuition that lets them know when something is going on. If someone is down in the dumps they will notice. Chances are they will actually do what they can to cheer you up.

9. They Believe In Others: They accept your word as truth until it is dis-proven. That being said, they do not take lying well. And once you lie to them, it is unlikely that they will ever take your word again.

10. They Apologize First: If they have done something wrong they will come to you and apologize. This is just how they are. They own up to their mistake and try to make things right.

11. They Are Humble: They do not quite know their own worth. While they are very important and do so much good they don’t quite see it. You should remind them of it.

12. They Do Good When They Can: They are always helping other people. They love to know that they have improved someone’s life. It gives their lives meaning.

13. They Are Always Kind To Those Who Need It: Giving kindness can go a long way. When someone looks like they need a little pick me up these people deliver. They can brighten up almost anyone’s day.

If you are someone who has true integrity, thank you for being who you are and thank you for all that you do. You really do actually make a difference in society, please keep up the good work. If you feel no one else is proud of you, know that I am.

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