Final PSA

http://vimeo.com/34864736

Design Specifications-12/13/11

1. Minimum of 2 minutes.
2. Serious attitude.
3. Imovie
4. Creative and original
5. Attention grabbing
6. Contains 10 facts
7. Contains phone numbers and websites for more information
8. Transitions
9. Quotes

Design

The three design for the PSA are similar. The first design has a news theme. It includes a live introduction by Andrea and I. We will be saying what the purpose of the PSA is. Next we will present a chart or graph with information about Digital Access in the United States. Then, to appeal to the emotions, a picture of low technology communities will show up. A text below it will say a statistic of how many homes do not have access to the Internet. Also, the video will have another part with a quick list of interesting facts. The second video sample is more informative than the first because it will have more pictures and facts than the first. The background music is suspenseful, so that in the end the last scene will compare how China is way ahead of us technology wise. Our final design is the one that we have chosen.

Plan

We have created a Gantt chart to stay organized and on track. It show that on the first two days we were to dedicate our time to research on our topic. By the end of hthe two days, we should have gathered all ten facts for the PSA. This information was useful to create a brochure on the next two days. During the break, we planned to design the video by completing a storyboard. The story board too about two days also to finish. The remainder days up to December 16 we will be working on the create part. Creating the PSA will take more time because it will have to meet every single requirement on the rubric. The day that we come back from Christmas Break we will be ready to evaluate our product. Our goal is to be on schedule so that we will have completed our PSA before we leave for the Break.

12/1/11

OBJECTIVE; Today I will create the WORD document that I will print as my

process journal at the end of this project.

Plan Reflection-11/29/11

     Today, Andrea and I plan to set up the different sections from iMovie. We will choose the theme for the project and de decide what facts and pictures we will include in the video. Our goal is to have the facts and statistics ready to go for next class.
     We discussed what theme fit best to our topic and decided to use the News theme. It will be easier to put in the pictures and include a voiceover. We were able to evaluate our choice against the specifications and gave reason to why it's best.
     For next class, we planned to come prepared to actually begin collecting the pictures we will use and put in order the facts, statistics and quotes. We also agreed to split the work and bring in a portion of the facts and statistics we will use.
     I gave myself a grade of 5 on criterion F because it includes the information and pictures that are necessary. It also meets all the requirements presented in the rubric.

Design Brief 11/17/11

Problem:
The problem presented is about digital access. To solve the problem, I will create a PSA and poster to raise awareness on how and why to improve digital access.
Concept:
The message is going to be to everyone in the world with and without digital access. The point is to make the viewer realize what they are missing out technology wise.
Sources:
Several sites I used are
http://www.internetworldstats.com/links10.htm
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1560660/
http://www.esa.doc.gov/Reports/exploring-digital-nation-home-broadband-internet-adoption-united-states
To make the PSA I will be using iMovie or vimeo.com. The music will most likely be calm and suspenseful.
Format:

PSA Plan worksheet

1.            What issue/ topic did you choose?

I chose Digital Access.

2.            Why is this important?

It’s important because digital access is dominating the world and without it we will have difficulties.

3.            Who do you want to reach? (target audience)

The targeted audience is the class.

4.            What is the behavior your looking to change?

5.            Why doesn’t the audience already engage in this behavior?

6.            What emotional appeal can you make?

7.            Belonging; Power/Control; Fun: Safety;

8.            Put your audience in a situation/scenario where the issue would come up in their lives.

9.            Where are they? (setting)

10.        Who is there? (characters)

11.        What’s’ going on around them?  ( ambient sound)

12.        What are they saying? (dialogue)

13.        Who is message brought to you by? ( Station; organization)

Day 3-Research

How does digital security impact future digital footprint?

Digital Security- is the protection of your digital identity

Digital security is very important since many tasks are now done online. These are some facts about digital security:

1. Recently, with the growth of DSL and cable connection technologies, millions of small to medium size companies and businesses are wide open to the ravages of the Internet. It is a very simple task for anyone to have full access to all the data contained in the hard drive of anyone connected to a DSL or cable modem line.

http://www.digitalsecurity.com/

2. As much as 60% of corporate data resides unprotected on PC desktops and laptops.

(IDC analyst Cynthia Doyle, Business Continuity in 2002: It's Not
Business as Usual, April 2002)

http://www.de.connected.com/downloads/Items%20for%20Downloads/Facts%20and%20Figures%20on%20data%20protection_Q4_02.pdf

3. 
Practical Consequences
1. The merchant is always responsible for security of the Internet-connected PC where customer details are handled. Virus protection and a firewall are the minimum requirement. To be absolutely safe, store sensitive information and customer details on zip-disks, a physically separate PC or with a commercial file storage service. Always keep multiple back-ups of essential information, and ensure they are stored safely off-site.
2. Where customers order by email, information should be encrypted with PGP or similar software. Or payment should be made by specially encrypted checks and ordering software.
3. Where credit cards are taken online and processed later, it's the merchant's responsibility to check the security of the hosting company's webserver. Use a reputable company and demand detailed replies to your queries.
http://www.ecommerce-digest.com/ecommerce-security-issues.html

Investigation-Topic

My topic is "Digital Security." Something important that I discovered is that "there are individuals who steal, deface, or disrupt other people." That is why we need to take precautions.

Digital Access

1.Many low income homes in the United States are America offline because they don't have internet access.
2.Due to digital divide, higher class communities receive better online services than the lower class.
3.Some minority groups are being deprived from learning the most they can because of unequal access to the internet.
4.Bill Gates was the innovator of Microsoft.
5. For better access the government should create better incentives to network builders, treat broadband as a public utility and federal rules should be established to ensure universal access and user choice.
6. The Final recommendations explain how the government should step it up and ensure that the whole nation has internet access because it is essential for everyone, especially in education.
7. The people should demand and explain the importance of internet access to the government.
8. The government should pass a law that limits the cost of the internet and make it available to everyone, and encourage more competition among providers and more options for users.

Vocabulary 10/25/11

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

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.

Create Reflection

Design Cycle on Prezi

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.

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.

Evaluate

Today I created a quiz for 6th graders

Create Progress

my project

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.

create Progress and Reflection

project

     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.

Create

10/4/11- I began to create the Prezi video.