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Name: Partner(if applicable): Issue: What I was trying to get across to the class about my issue? Production Elements Organization -research, -presentation, -creative process Participation. Comments about co-operation, diligence, support. To what degree partners contributed to the overall work and success of the project?(if applicable) What aspects were most successful? Least? What I would do differently? Theory: How did we use a variety of medias to get our point across? Why did we choose what we did? What worked? What didn't? How did we explore the use of technology/media concepts in relation to our issue? Analysis: How much of our presentation was based on research? On opinion? (whose?) INCLUDE A LIST OF RESOURCES, CITATIONS Depth of content: To what degree did we introduce new ways of looking at this issue, new information? Was this class 'educated' or just 'entertained'? How well did our examples reinforce and illustrate our points? What new skill...

Length:  30 minutes (in partners) 20 minutes (individual) Include:  history/background of topic (context), views of critics, participants, professionals in the field (with proper citation), visual/sound/media examples with back-up/illustrate your thesis(point of view...bias) about this issue. Including class participation to heighten interest and involvement You may choose to work alone or with a partner. You want to work with someone who is interested in the same subject and who has complementary skills. Evaluation: Organization of material and presentation Creative approach to subject/opportunity for class involvement Participation of team members Use of multi media Exploration of the role of technology/media in topic Evidence, citations of research, bibliography Depth of content/conclusions Effectiveness of examples Self/peer evaluation Remember, there is no exam in this class so this should be taken as such. No show, without pro...

In groups of 1 - 4 you are to create a video that you are going to post on You Tube. This video has to; be, at least, one minute have a purpose, be it as simple as "To make people laugh" Create a typed proposal that you will hand in, on November 10th, that includes: Group Members Each members role within the group Topic, outline and objective of the video Once your topic has been approved, you must then hand in a package that includes: timeline storyboard music used ~ remember that if you are going to use pre-recorded music you MUST have permission and go through the proper channels You will have 2 weeks to work on this in class. Each class you will have to fill out the Producer's Daily Log, which can be found in the file folders by my office door. Rubric is at the front of the class. Now, in addition to your role in the video,(if applicable), you must each choose a role to play in the production company: 1.  Art Director-  responsible for th...

Now remember the key to successfully debating an issue is coming up with strong evidence and ideas to support your side of the issue. Debate Questions: 1. Are Social Networks like Facebook real communities? Why/Why not? • Please construct a Thesis/Position for your Team’s side. • Present 2-4 pieces of supporting evidence to support your position. • Present a rebuttal against the other side. • Have a closing argument that explains how your examples proved your side 2. Are people who are on social networks entitled to privacy? Why/Why not? • Please construct a Thesis/Position for your Team’s side. • Present 2-4 pieces of supporting evidence to support your position. • Present a rebuttal against the other side. • Have a closing argument that explains how your examples proved your side 3. Do social networks encourage people to have good “interpersonal skills”? • Please construct a Thesis/Position for your Team’s side. • Present 2-4 pieces of supporting evidence to support...