8th+Grade

8th Grade 2013 - 2014

=Virtual Keyboarding=


 * Virtual Keyboarding Login Here:**

Digital Arts Students use the feed below to complete assignments!

=**Digital Arts Students**=

WELCOME TO DIGITAL ARTS!!

3/10/14
If you have received email responses, then you may start drafting a speech about the interview. This will be used in your PodCast. Then you will create a powerpoint or google presentation to go along with it. Lastly we will record your speech while running the presentation to make one final video. We will incorporate your pictures in the final video editing.

3/6/14
Once you start receiving emails and reading the answers to you questions, it is time to start thinking about how you are going to present this information to your peers. I would like us to do a podcast, where we record our voices and have images project. There are examples of this here. These were completed by last years eighth grade students.

2/25/14 & 2/26/14
Welcome back to normal!

Using your interests that you chose on the poppet, research people that are using those in a successful career. Example - One of my interests/hobbies is photography. There are several successful photographers right here in Myrtle Beach, like Gene Ho. He is based here in Myrtle beach and has satellite offices in Charleston, Atlanta, Wilmington, Reno, Charlotte, Dallas and Raleigh. This also allows him to travel, which is another interest of mine. I would probably email him questions about how he got started, what training he has and continues to do and so forth. I would introduce yourself and talk about this class and the project we are working on. Please compose this email in a google doc first and let me proof read it with you before we send it! ***You must choose 2 of your interests and find 2 people in those fields for a total of 4 emails***

= 2/10/14 = Today you are going to create a Popplet brainstorm for three of your main interests. I have an example below. These do not necessarily have to be careers, just interests. For instance, if Art is an interests, its not necessarily a career.

AFTER ALL OTHER ASSIGNMENTS ARE COMPLETE, Watch this video: media type="custom" key="25077154" We will be taking our own Virtual Road Trip to explore our interests and people who may have the same interests and are successful in making it their career. Please use your top three interests to start exploring people who have done this. We will make an attempt to "interview" these people through email and see how they did it, were there any struggles, etc.

These folks can be local (at least 1) or not.

Please complete past due assignments first. There is a new assignment posted in Edmodo. When finished with all assignments, then go to TypingMaster or Ignition.
Tasks: Please complete in order!


 * 1.** Creating Google/Bridgewater Account and Password


 * 2.** Take a tour of Google Apps and Chromebooks

3. Digital Portfolio
We will start with creating our own Digital Portfolio! This is a great place for you to store and share your work. I started creating a portfolio to help you begin this process! This tutorial was made for 6th grade, but you can change your to 8th!

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Use this link to create your own portfolio. I would open it in a new tab so you can go between the video and creating your site, step by step. The Pause and Rewind button will be your friend! @https://sites.google.com/a/bridgewateracademy.org?tab=w3

**5.** Create something to post in your Portfolio:
= ** Read this: ** "You Matter" Manifesto =
 * How will YOU make a difference in the world? What kind of mark will you leave?
 * Why are these people on the cover of a magazine?
 * Create an avatar using Bitstrips (be sure to keep it school friendly)
 * Demonstration - Example & how to create a magazine cover with your Avatar.


 * Use **Sumo Paint** to create your Cover. Start a Blank document, then go to File - New Image. Change the settings to 400 Width by 475 Height. Click OK. Then you can begin designing. I would use different layers for text, pictures, backgrounds. To import your avatar go to File - Import to Layer. Move the Avatar so that it is not a floating head on the cover. I would add a new layer for Text as well. This way if you make a mistake you will not damage your background or avatar.When finished take a screen shot and save as 6_yourname_matter. Then import into a google doc and share with me. Lastly, post it in your Google Site (portfolio).
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=6. EDMODO=

We will use Edmodo again this year. If you do not have an account please click on I'm A Student and create an account.

In order to join my 8th grade class you will need this group code: ceiz23 If you already have an account, use the link below and log in. The link below may work for users new to Edmodo, but I am not sure. Click Here



Once registered, or signed in, please create an avatar for your account or you may use the one created for the Magazine cover.

=7. Complete the Assignment in Edmodo (WPM1)=

= 8. Use the information below to sign in and start Ignition. =

Click the SIGN UP link in the top right corner, then fill in the form as seen below: Then you may begin navigating through the modules. We will complete this course during our quarter together.