MYP Technology Mrs.

Carter Unit: Christmas Creativity AOI: Human ingenuity

Duration: 2 weeks (4 class periods) Due date: Grade 6 - End of class Wednesday Dec. 12th Grade 7 - End of class Wednesday Dec. 12th Grade 9C - End of class Tuesday Dec. 11th Grade 9S - End of class Thursday Dec. 13th Unit Question: How can I use online animation software to create an animation to share with someone for Christmas?

Tasks Task 1: Decide who you are going to create the Animation for. Task 2: Create a new document in Google Docs (or on your desktop) and name it initials_ChristmasCreativity Task 3: Copy and paste the steps of the Design Cycle into your new document. You will use one (1) document for the whole assignment. Answer the questions in PURPLE or BLUE text. Task 4: Begin your work! Task 5: Have fun! Task 6: Share your project with the person you created it for and wish them a Merry Christmas. Task 7: When you are complete (during the 4th class period), you must complete the Evaluate stage and embed your Google Doc and your animation into your TECHNOLOGY BLOG. Task 8: Add categories: Your grade/Animation/Creativity/AOI: Human ingenuity

Task 9: Email Mrs. Carter with the link to your blog post so she can evaluate your Design Cycle and Product!

DESIGN CYCLE A. Investigate Maximum 6 points (Must be complete by the end of the 1st period) For the investigate stage, you will: 1) Explore the different options of online animation software to choose from to create your Christmas animation. Dvolver Stupeflix (Google App Store)
Xtranormal GoAnimate Animoto (Google App Store) JibJab Voki Muvizo Windows Movie Maker (FREE Download) Glogster (Google App Store)

2) Explain which online animation software you will use and why you chose to use this online application to complete your project? (Explain in detail) I think I will use JibJab for my project since it seems to be a very amusing site judging from the amount of people who have recommended it to me. I have watched my friends play videos they have made and it looks very exciting. JibJab cuts a picture and puts it into a cartoon so it looks like you! 3) For whom will you make your project for? My project is for my dad and mom. 4) How will you share this project with them?
I will share it with my mom and dad through their email accounts.

B. Design Maximum 6 points (Must be complete by the end of the 2nd period) For the design stage, you will: 1) Make yourself a list of desirable items for your Christmas Creativity Project:

1. JibJab account 2. Pictures and Videos

C. Plan Maximum 6 points (Must be complete by the end of the 2nd period) For the plan stage, you will: 1) Present in detail what resources (materials, tools, equipment, etc.) you will need: 1. Laptop and internet 2. Camera and SD 2) Present clear steps on how you will create your Christmas Creativity Project. Add time needed, planned dates and when each step will be accomplished.
Time Plan: (Estimate time in minutes, approximately, needed for each step.) Steps to do: 1. Do Investigate A 3. Do Design B 2. Get JibJab account 2. Login 3. Choose cartoon 6. Get Started 7. Finish Video 8. Tweak video 9. Present Time in min. 5-15 5-15 2880 2 3-9 1 20-60 5-20 1-3 Date due: 4/12/12 5/12/12 6/12/12 11/12/2012 11/12/12 11/12/12 11/12/12 12/12/12 12/12/12

D. Create Maximum 6 points (Suggestion: be complete by the end of the 3rd period) For the create stage, you will: 1) Now create your Christmas Creativity Project.

2) After completing it, insert the link to your project here: http://www.jibjab.com/view/QxuQCTGrRmqDL4bCS8YEkw 3) Take a screenshot of your project and insert it here:

4) Share your project with the person you created it for and wish them a Merry Christmas. E. Evaluate Maximum 6 points (Suggestion: Must be complete by the end of the 4th period) For the evaluate stage, you will: 1. Take a look at the specifications that you wrote in the Investigate stage. A) Are you happy with the outcome? Explain in detail. Yes, I am very happy with my outcome but I think if I had more time so I could play around with JibJab more my outcome would be better. B) Did anything change? What changed? Why did it change? C) Was something left out from the original plan? Why? D) Is there anything you would change about your final product (invention) if you had more time or could rewind and do things over? What & why?I If I had more time to complete my product in I would firstly take images for the project. Secondly in JibJab I would take my time to fix the images in place and 2. What are 3 things you learned from this project? 3. How would you rate your performance and involvement? (Place an x in the box that corresponds) Rarely Sometimes Often Always
I participated fully and contributed to each step of the design cycle INVESTIGATE: Brainstorming Ideas; Asking Questions; Writing the Design Brief DESIGN: Sketching /Drawing out

ideas; All according to Design Brief. PLAN: Specifying & preparing materials & tools; Identifying Steps and time CREATE: Working diligently; Use tools appropriately. EVALUATE: Identify parts that need improvement; Come up with solutions to change, make better. I used my time wisely in class. I did not need reminders from the teacher to get to work. I worked cooperatively, helped, communicated and offered ideas and suggestions. I worked safely & responsibly with tools provided, following instructions. I gave the best effort I am capable of in each class.

4. Embed this Google Doc and your animation into your TECHNOLOGY BLOG. 5. Add categories: Your grade Animation Creativity AOI: Human ingenuity 6. Email Mrs. Carter with the link to your blog post so that she can evaluate your Design Cycle and Product! F. Attitude and Effort Maximum 6 points (Every class, every task) *Do your best at every task, every class. *Be cooperative with your classmates, group members as well as others around. *Clean up without reminders. *Come to class prepared. *Complete all tasks on time! IMPORTANT! Evidence of your work should be presented at each stage of the project.
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