Etiquette: A person with good manners is most likely to have better etiquette online.
Conduct: In class, we are expected to gave proper conduct everyday.
Courtesy: Out of courtesy, I brought Ms.Garza a gift on Teacher Appreciation Week.
Flame: Most of the times, flames are sent between enemies.
Troll: A troll post can hurt a person forever because it will be in the Internet forever fore everyone to see.
Anonymous: The election votes are anonymous.
Emoticon: I always use emoticons when I text so that my friends will know my emotions at that moment.
Obvious: It was so obvious they were talking about me because they were pointing at me.
Tone: My mom always uses a harsh tone when I don't do what she tells me to.
SMS: The SMS allows me to be connected to the Roadrunner Internet.
Ethical: I always practice ethical actions when I say thank-you.
Unethical: Going through someone else's personal information is unethical.
Legal: It is legal to own arms but with a permit.
Boolean Search: I used boolean search to look for "Inca" and "culture."
URL: Everyday the URL for this class is myp.dtp.blogspot.com
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Evaluation
Investigate: I rated myself a 5 on this stage because I went in depth to discover what program was best to present the Design Cycle to the 6th graders. After really revieweing several options including Prezi and imovie, I chose Prezi and evaluated it against the specifications. This was done by creating two table rating each special function from 1 to 5. I went more in depth on each of Prezi's special functions like music, fonts, images, shapes and themes to get the most out of the program. I felt this stage was well done because the results were effective.
Design: On this stage I rated myself a 6. I created 3 designs to help me start my project. Each design met the design specifications. I really tried making each design very similar to each other but the difference was the layout. They included an explanation of the Design Cycle stage and a picture to support it. I decided to use the 3rd design because it had the most adequate layout. It is also easy to follow and understand. I feel I did good on this stage because I took my time to consider each design and evaluate it against the requirements. Without this step, I think the final product wouldn't be as successful as it is now because it's important to plan out and think about what exactly is best.
Plan: On my planning I rated myself a 4 because I didn't really put all my effort and thought into it. In order to manage my time and stay on track with the project as a whole, I created a gantt chart and timeline. This helped me stay organized and complete my project on time. I followed the plan and it ended up being very useful. Without it, I would've probably not have completed each step of the Design Cycle. Next time, I think it will be more helpful to create a visual timeline and check off each stage as I make progress. This will help me keep track of how much I advanced for that stage and what I still need to finish.
Create: On the creation stage I rated myself a 5. Over all this part was well done because I followed my plan. While creating the product, I also looked back on my design. Even though I had some trouble with the program I was using, I was able to figure out how to solve the problem. This is why I rated myself a 5. Looking back on my progress, I was able to elaborate part of it every day.
Evaluate: Finally, on the evaluation I rated my self a 3 becasue I haven't yet gotten the chance to test it out on a 6th grader. Based on the evaluation of my peers, I did everything that was required, so I will continue to put effort into it. I made a self-reflection on my whole project. This last time I made the plan when I was already halfways through the project. It was not as effective as I planned because I was rushing through it. Next time I will make sure I make it from the beginning of the project so that I can follow it and not fall behind. I need to make sure that I not wait till the lastminute to finish up instead I have to planout every step.
Design: On this stage I rated myself a 6. I created 3 designs to help me start my project. Each design met the design specifications. I really tried making each design very similar to each other but the difference was the layout. They included an explanation of the Design Cycle stage and a picture to support it. I decided to use the 3rd design because it had the most adequate layout. It is also easy to follow and understand. I feel I did good on this stage because I took my time to consider each design and evaluate it against the requirements. Without this step, I think the final product wouldn't be as successful as it is now because it's important to plan out and think about what exactly is best.
Plan: On my planning I rated myself a 4 because I didn't really put all my effort and thought into it. In order to manage my time and stay on track with the project as a whole, I created a gantt chart and timeline. This helped me stay organized and complete my project on time. I followed the plan and it ended up being very useful. Without it, I would've probably not have completed each step of the Design Cycle. Next time, I think it will be more helpful to create a visual timeline and check off each stage as I make progress. This will help me keep track of how much I advanced for that stage and what I still need to finish.
Create: On the creation stage I rated myself a 5. Over all this part was well done because I followed my plan. While creating the product, I also looked back on my design. Even though I had some trouble with the program I was using, I was able to figure out how to solve the problem. This is why I rated myself a 5. Looking back on my progress, I was able to elaborate part of it every day.
Evaluate: Finally, on the evaluation I rated my self a 3 becasue I haven't yet gotten the chance to test it out on a 6th grader. Based on the evaluation of my peers, I did everything that was required, so I will continue to put effort into it. I made a self-reflection on my whole project. This last time I made the plan when I was already halfways through the project. It was not as effective as I planned because I was rushing through it. Next time I will make sure I make it from the beginning of the project so that I can follow it and not fall behind. I need to make sure that I not wait till the lastminute to finish up instead I have to planout every step.
PLAN Reflection
In order to manage my time and stay on track with the project as a whole, I created a gantt chart and timeline. This helped me stay organized and complete my project on time. I followed the plan and it ended up being very useful. Without it, I would've probably not have completed each step of the Design Cycle. Next time, I think it will be more helpful to create a visual timeline and check off each stage as I make progress. This will help me keep track of how much I advanced for that stage and what I still need to finish.
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I created 3 designs to help me start my project. Each design met the design specifications. I really tried making each design very similar to each other but the difference was the layout. They included an explanation of the Design Cycle stage and a picture to support it. I decided to use the 3rd design because it had the most adequate layout. It is also easy to follow and understand. I feel I did good on this stage because I took my time to consider each design and evaluate it against the requirements. Without this step, I think the final product wouldn't be as successful as it is now because it's important to plan out and think about what exactly is best.
Monday, October 17, 2011
Evaluate-IA PART 2
Through learning and experiencing new things I am able to apply it and teach it to others. I can apply the steps of the Design Cycle not only in technology but in other class projects too. For example, it is helping my partner and I do our IB Personal project. Also, since I learned to use the Design Cycle, I was able to teach the 6th graders all about it. This is very essential for them to know becasue they will be using the Design Cycle all the way to 10th grade. The way it will be applied in the community is when we become adults and apply to our jobs or careers. Whether they become a doctor, engineer, teacher or a counselor they will need to follow this process. Once the whole community applies this to their lives, they will be more successful.
My future projects can become better by evaluating my final product. I critically evaluated myself by creating a self rubric. This helps me see what was not as effective as other parts of the project. A lot has to do with how a person manages their time and how well the project is planned out. A good formulated plan leads to a better outcome and product. Another way for the projects to become better is by taking the create stage more in depth. Making feasible designs and improving the final design makes it easier to create the product. In the future I can be more successful by following the requirements strictly.
From this project, I learned that I need to be more aware of each stage of the Design Cycle. I felt that I started off strongly in the investigate and design stage, but then ended up more poorly in the plan, create and evaluate. I will continue to compare two ideas in the investigation step and create a rubric to see which one is more effective. This was very helpful because it's a fast way to find out what product will be better. Also, I will continue to make 3 feasible designs to compare and see which is best. On the contrary I will not continue to waste time when creating the project. I felt that I could've been more productive if I followed my plan exaclty how I wrote it. There were times that I stayed behind and the work doubled so I had to make it up quickly.
I feel that my final product was well done but it wasn't fantastic. Overall I rate it a 5. The investigate stage I rate it a 5 becasue I made a rubric for the two programs I was comparing. I rated myself a 4 on the plan becasue I made a timeline to follow hen I was already halfways through the project. On the design stage I rated myself a 5 becasue I made 3 designs that were specific and detailed. On creating the product I rated myself a 5 because I thought it was helpful for a 6th grader to learn about the Design Cycle. Finally, on the evaluation I rated my self a 3 becasue I haven't yet gotten the chance to test it out on a 6th grader.
In the future my goal will be to create a better plan. This last time I made the plan when I was already halfways through the project. It was not as effective as I planned because I was rushing through it. Next time I will make sure I make it from the beginning of the project so that I can follow it and not fall behind. I need to make sure that I not wait till the lastminute to finish up instead I have to planout every step.
My future projects can become better by evaluating my final product. I critically evaluated myself by creating a self rubric. This helps me see what was not as effective as other parts of the project. A lot has to do with how a person manages their time and how well the project is planned out. A good formulated plan leads to a better outcome and product. Another way for the projects to become better is by taking the create stage more in depth. Making feasible designs and improving the final design makes it easier to create the product. In the future I can be more successful by following the requirements strictly.
From this project, I learned that I need to be more aware of each stage of the Design Cycle. I felt that I started off strongly in the investigate and design stage, but then ended up more poorly in the plan, create and evaluate. I will continue to compare two ideas in the investigation step and create a rubric to see which one is more effective. This was very helpful because it's a fast way to find out what product will be better. Also, I will continue to make 3 feasible designs to compare and see which is best. On the contrary I will not continue to waste time when creating the project. I felt that I could've been more productive if I followed my plan exaclty how I wrote it. There were times that I stayed behind and the work doubled so I had to make it up quickly.
I feel that my final product was well done but it wasn't fantastic. Overall I rate it a 5. The investigate stage I rate it a 5 becasue I made a rubric for the two programs I was comparing. I rated myself a 4 on the plan becasue I made a timeline to follow hen I was already halfways through the project. On the design stage I rated myself a 5 becasue I made 3 designs that were specific and detailed. On creating the product I rated myself a 5 because I thought it was helpful for a 6th grader to learn about the Design Cycle. Finally, on the evaluation I rated my self a 3 becasue I haven't yet gotten the chance to test it out on a 6th grader.
In the future my goal will be to create a better plan. This last time I made the plan when I was already halfways through the project. It was not as effective as I planned because I was rushing through it. Next time I will make sure I make it from the beginning of the project so that I can follow it and not fall behind. I need to make sure that I not wait till the lastminute to finish up instead I have to planout every step.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Create Progress
This is my link to my final product. I was able to finish today after I edited some minor things on it. It was supposed to be published since yesterday, but I had some trouble with the program. I had difficulties making the prezi zoom out. It took me about an hour and a half to finally get it to capture the right view.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
create Progress and Reflection
This is my progress. I have successfully included the investigate, design, plan, create and evaluate. Now all I have to do is go back and do last minute touch ups. I also have to find a better way to display the pictures. Based on my progress from today, I rate myself a 5. It was a very productive work time today, so I feel I did a pretty good job on the create stage. The reason I didn't give myself a 6 is because I had planned to be finished with my product today, but I wasn't able to. I need to make accommodations to finish it up and also go into the evaluate stage.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
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