Thursday, September 8

Today we have homeroom from 8:30 – 8:50 followed by double blocks.

Block A – Video and Film

  • Review Filming Expectations
  • Complete 1.0 – Camera Use Lab
  • Complete 1.1 – Video Production Journal Response
  • Complete 1.2 – Script Writing Practice (Activity 1)

Block B – Computers 8

  • Technology use survey
  • Log in / get familiar with the class Moodle
  • Create an entry in the Avatar Compendium
  • Assign/ meet in your guilds
  • Complete Guild Quest – Fireworks Cartography

Wednesday, September 7

Looking forward to our first full block rotation.

Block A – Video & Film

  • Teacher Introduction
  • Icebreakers / Get to Know You Activity
  • Course Outline / Computer Lab Policy
  • Favourite Movies discussion
  • Watch some video clips (as time allows)

Block B – Computers 8

  • Teacher Introduction
  • Icebreakers / Get to Know You Activity
  • Course Outline / Computer Lab Policy
  • Mind Map exercise (What is a Computer?)

Block C – Video & Film

  • Teacher Introduction
  • Icebreakers / Get to Know You Activity
  • Course Outline / Computer Lab Policy
  • Favourite Movies discussion
  • Watch some video clips (as time allows)

Moodle Online

I am going to try out Moodle for the first time with my upcoming Computers 8 class. This is the first of many exciting things that I will be doing with this group. If it is successful and the students enjoy using it, I will consider opening it up to all of my classes.