Progress Report Week #3

My...time does fly! So, how are things going with your project? Have you made strides to complete it by the final due date of May 25/26? I hope so! I am looking so forward to learning about you project and what you have learned through doing it. Please answer these few questions for week 3 progress check:

1. You name and if you are working alone or with a partner.
2. What is your project? Give it a name...
3. Explain what you did this week in class dealing with your project (be specific, this is your participation points, you know).
4. Describe some new knowledge you have gained from working on this project thus far.
5. What are you planning to do for the presentation part? Will you have a handout? Will you need the projector/laptop to demonstrate a PowerPoint or other? Be specific, please.

Remember, the project is technically due on May 25 and 26, but your presentations won't take place until May 30-June 2.

Mrs. Hoene

Progress Check #2--May 11 and 12

You should be half way through your project as of today...yes, that is right! I said halfway. Please be specific about what you have done thus far to make your project outstanding. If you are working in a pair, tell me what each of you have done. Lastly, what do you have left to complete?

I look forward to reading your comments!

Mrs. Hoene :-)

Computer Fun Day...May 2, 2006 (3A only)

Due to AP Testing, Mrs. Hoene's classes were moved to the media center...so, what did you work on today? Explain where you went on your Virtual Field Trip and the other activitiy you completed. Also, let Mrs. Hoene know if you plan to do the extra credit. It will be due by May 10/11, 2006.

Mrs. Hoene

What did I do today...???

In order for you to receive daily points for this Independent Study, you will need to check in with Mrs. Hoene from time to time. We will do this through the class blog. So...tell me...in detail...
1. What did you accomplish in class today?
2. What are your plans for next class?
3. What, if anything, do you need to do at home?

This is also your opportunity to communicate with Mrs. Hoene about your needs for this project. What do you need from me that will make this project a sucess for you?? Be specific!

Also, if you would rather me NOT post this comment...let me know.

Thanks and have fun!

Mrs. Hoene

Narnia...and beyond.

So, what did you think of the special effects from this movie? Take a few moments and respond to your overall impression of the "making of the film", not just what you saw, but what you think (or know) the directors, producers, etc. did to create such a film.

What other movies that you have recently seen can compare to the special effects and computer animation seen in Narnia? Make a list here.


Visit Weta Workshop: http://www.wetaworkshop.co.nz/
To learn more about some of their projects.

Narnia Websites: take a few moments to review some of the sites...see what others have to say about Narnia!
http://adisney.go.com/disneypictures/narnia/index.html
http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051207/REVIEWS/51203001/1023
http://www.narniaweb.com/
http://www.narniafans.com/

Thanks!
Mrs. Hoene

Spring Breaks OVER...

yes, it is...and like you, I am a bit sad :-( But the good news is we only have about 8 weeks of school left! And in that 8 weeks we have a lot to accomplish. In case you have forgotten, this week you will have some time to complete any/all desktop publishing activities. Please make sure you have saved them in the correct folder in your tech folder so I can find them easily. Thanks!

Remember, we will begin independent projects next week!!

So, what did you do last week? Mrs. Hoene was fortunate enough to get to spend the week in Florida with her family! The weather was great and I must say it was difficult to come back! Take a few moments to tell me what you did over the break. Did you see any good movies? I saw Inside Man. Did you spend some time with your family? Let me hear from you :-)

Mrs. Hoene

To iPod or not to iPod?

That is the question...
Have you noticed the various rules and regulations that are put in to place to manage all of the technology around you? Take for example, the iPod. Most of what I know about the iPod is that it plays downloaded music (and videos). Take a moment and read the article about how Georgia College and State University is using the iPod:

http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/showStoryts.cfm?ArticleID=6211
http://ipod.gcsu.edu/

As a part of the Oldham County Board of Education policy 9076: possesion of personal telecommunication devices, it states that students are not allowed to have/use these devices during the school day.

What do you think about this policy? In knowing what you do about how universitites and colleges are using "emerging technology", do you think this OCBE policy is out dated? After all, isn't high school suppose to prepare you for the future?

Tell what you think??

Mrs. Hoene