Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Friday, May 21, 2010

Digital Story Three !

This is a digital story about 9/11 .

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Global Leadership Performance Outcomes

Global Leadership Performance Outcomes 



Investigate the World: Produce New Global Knowledge 



X Generate and explain the personal and societal significance of locally, regionally, or globally focused researchable topics or questions. 



 Investigate approaches and actions that have been taken to address this question in the past, analyze the context in which they occurred, and evaluate proposed or enacted solutions. 



X Use a variety of international sources, media, methods, and languages to identify, collect and analyze the knowledge and evidence required to answer a specific research question. 



X Develop an argument/position based on compelling evidence that considers multiple perspectives and draws defensible conclusions. 



Recognize Perspectives: Apply Cross-Cultural Understanding 



 Recognize and articulate one’s own perspective on situations, events, issues and phenomena and identify the influences that shape one’s own perspective. 



X Recognize and articulate the perspectives of other people, groups, or schools of thought and identify the influences that shape those perspectives. 



X Analyze similarities and differences in the behaviors, attitudes and values of people from different cultures to develop an understanding of multiple cultural perspectives. 



X Seek deeper understanding about situations, events, issues and phenomena by synthesizing evidence, interpretations, and implications from varied cultural perspectives. 



 Articulate how different perspectives interact to influence local, regional, or global situations, events, issues, or phenomena. 



Communicate Ideas: Connect and Collaborate Across Boundaries 



X Recognize that diverse audiences may perceive different meanings from the same information. 



X Use appropriate language, behavior and strategies to effectively communicate, both verbally and non-verbally, with diverse audiences. 



X Select and effectively use appropriate media and technology to creatively foster communication and collaboration with diverse audiences. 



 Identify, participate in, or build networks with organizations, groups, or individuals from around the world who share common interests and goals. 



 Present findings, interpretations and implications of investigations to diverse audiences in ways that recognize and accommodate different perspectives. 



Take Action: Enact Global Solutions 



X Identify opportunities for personal and collaborative action to address situations, events, issues or phenomena in ways that will contribute to a globally interconnected, environmentally sustainable and diverse society. 



X Assess and adjust options for action based on evidence and the potential for impact, taking into account varied perspectives and potential consequences for individuals, cultures, and ecosystems. 



 Contribute to the development of the local and global community based on an understanding of and respect for human needs and human dignity across cultures. 



X Act creatively and innovatively to raise awareness and advocate action among groups of peers and/or community members to contribute to improvement locally, regionally, or globally. 

Thursday, May 13, 2010

Digital Story 3 Narrative

Nine eleven was a tragedy , killing many in New York City , but it devastated people all over the world . There are still a lot of questions never answered from that terrible day . There are many people never found , but assumed dead . That day of 9/11 , I was in 1st grade . The phone rang to my classroom & instantly , the look changed on my teachers face . From that moment on , multiple other calls were made to my class with news of students getting picked up . This day changed many lives , both young & matured . There were over 2 , ooo people killed when a plane crashed into main attraction buildings called the Twin Towers , known for being two similar sized building standing next to each other & built at the same time . But , not only one plane hit , there was another . This other plane crashed into the parts of the towers that the first plane failed to hit .  Instantly after the crash , smoke filled New York . Everyone couldn't see , couldn't breathe . Debri was falling from the towers , crashing down on everything around . The worst thing though , was the jumpers . Yes , the people who couldn't get out of the building that just decided to jump . People have stated that the only smell that day , was the smell of dead bodies & smoke . There were about 5 hijackers on each plane , each related to Al-Qaeda . Since this day , we celebrate the lives of those whom we've lost on 9/11 . People have created art , movies , & books . Since then , a yellow ribbon represents our respect for those lost & the troops that George W Bush sent to " keep Iraq in check . I believe the day Bush sent the troops , is the day he lost the rest of the people who believed in him & their respect . Specially since claims were made that Bush had warnings , but did not act on it . Did this day bring the US apart or closer together ? I think closer , because we all unite as one to show appreciation for troops , loved ones , & those who aren't with us anymore .

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Digital Story Two Grade

This is my grade from myself on the Digital Story Two video . Click here for my rubric : (:

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Digital Story Two !

This is a video about how technology has helped or hurt people . So . . . positive & negative effects .

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Story Two Narrative

     Many people would disagree with my opinions on technology , but maybe if you know why I feel this way , your thoughts could change . Throughout the years , technology has become more & more a part of people's everyday life . People have become so consumed with technology , that most of my generation doesn't know the meaning of true work . Although people can list many positive reasons technology should be available to the everyday people , I can list a lot of negative as well . One main reason you can say that it is mostly negative could be how many have been harassed , cyber stalked , and cyber bullied online . Not a lot of us know how to have manners apparently . Behind the screen , most think it's easier to say what you want , say how you feel , & act how you wish you could have the guts to in real life . Thinking that nothing you say or do would get back to you from the internet & so on , is a big part of why I am against some technology . If you don't know how to use it , you should not be allowed . Many children have been pursued by older men or women due to online chat rooms as well . Everyone seems to want to pretend they are another age , until they get kidnapped , raped , or killed . Using technology has opened a door to more than the population can handle . Scams have been a big part of technology today as well , because it's so easy to make fake websites , fake businesses & more . Even things like rumors about celebrities have shown up through the internet , which can ruin their careers & even though it may sound dramatic , their lives . A big part of my opinion comes from the car accidents leading to serious injury or death from texting . There are studies that actually show accident rates have gone up . Also , most of the time , it is shown that texting while driving or talking on the phone while driving , could be worse than driving drunk . A small portion of negative thoughts come from the little fact that most people pretend to listen to you while being on the phone , but they don't . On top of that , most people have gotten so use to using social networks such as Facebook , myspace , & Xanga , that they don't have proper social skills in person . Now most people think " hanging out " with their friends , can be considered as talking through networks like these . Even Aim , Yahoo , & Skype have been used to connect to friends too . A couple positives could be how doctors use technology , scientists use technology , & even dentists . Research has benefitted many . Also , relatives who were " long lost " could find each other easier to re - connect . Tracking devices have helped find kids or cars as well . Other than those , technology has not helped in many ways other than to mass produce creating pollution from factories , & to make our lives too simple , yet too complicated at the same time . It's funny how technology could bring a person closer to death , & save someone's life .

Friday, April 16, 2010

Mapping Worksheet: Story Plan

Mapping Worksheet: Story Plan
 
Topic/Theme:
How technology effects the daily lives of people .
 
Story Summary:
Many people would disagree with my opinion of technology because they are already stuck in the trend . Me , I've had a cell phone for maybe a month or two when I was younger , & I do not see the point , which would be why I don't posses one right now . I don't believe every day people should be allowed to use most technology , due to the fact that most are not capable of using it correctly . Many people have been harassed , " cyber bullied " , & usually hurt through the internet . There has been times where on social networks , people are made fun of , such as someone who dislikes them , created a myspace or facebook in their name , talking badly about them . Some people also don't know how to use the internet properly because they will expose themselves or others , &/or start rumors , which later on in life , comes back to them since many jobs & colleges do background checks now . Not only have people been hurt emotionally , by texting or talking on the phone while driving , the accident rates have sky rocketed . On top of that , I know plenty of people who pretend they're listening while paying attention to something like texting or the computer . Also , many people have lost social skills because they are so used to saying what they want on the internet , even asking people out or finding a mate , has been done through technology . Since people think using technology to socialize is easier , they don't know exactly how to act in person because they aren't use to it anymore . Most people's idea now of socializing or being with friends is by being in chats , on social websites , texting , or IM . No one seems to know how to go out & do something with their lives anymore because like I say , so many people are already consumed by technology . Examples like the ones I have given , are what makes me believe that technology should only be available to those who know what they're doing , or need it for a good reason . Maybe doctors , those who work in the medical field , & scientists are the ONLY intelligent people in this world , since they know how to use technology for other people's advantages .  
 
 
What images relate to this story that you want to capture?
Car accidents from technology , computers , cell phones , ipods , logos from famous social networks , conversations where someone gets hurt , celebrities that have obtained rumors created about them , doctors , scientists , etc .
 
 
 
 
 
 
Who are the characters for this story? Identify potential people you could interview and
what those people will add to the story.
The people who use technology daily , for the right or wrong reasons . Which is almost everyone who can be put into one group or another . I can interview different age groups just to get their opinion on how much technology should be used , for what , & what they think about technology hurting people physically & emotionally . I'd also like to know if they've ever purposely hurt someone through technology & if they've been hurt through it too .
 
 
 
 
 
 
What sounds do you hear when thinking about this story?
Cell phones , dial tones , crashing , maybe music .
 
 
 
 
 
 
What questions will be raised by your story? Or, what traditions will be documented?
I'm thinking a lot of people will ask me why I despise technology so much , & what technology do I use / why . Maybe they will want to know how much exactly the accident rates have gone up , or what's the rate of technology used now compared to the past . 
 
 
 
 
 
Why will this story be interesting to others?

This story might be interesting to others because I am one of the only people who has this opinion . On top of that , everyone should be pretty familiar to this subject & understand what I'm talking about . For all I know , I could change someone's opinion & maybe they'd want to give me a chance to do that . But , I doubt it .

Thursday, April 15, 2010

Digitales Evaluation

Each video connects to Skilled for Success in a Global Environment because some of the content was used to make the videos . The content includes :

Skilled for Success in a Global Environment. They:

  • Are “literate for the 21st century” – proficient in reading, writing, viewing, listening, and speaking in English and in one or more other world languages
  • Demonstrate creative and complex thinking and problem solving skills by analyzing and producing viable solutions to problems with no known or single right answer
  • Use digital media and technology to access and evaluate information from around the world and effectively communicate, synthesize, and create new knowledge
  • Make healthy decisions that enhance their physical, mental, and emotional well-being

The highlighted sentences show which tools they used . This device is from the ISSN Graduate Portfolio . It's easy for any videos/power points to relate to this subject due to the mention of technology & being literate . To be technologically intelligent , you need to know how to create , & hot to have control over what you're doing . Obviously , by creating something on the computer , shows you know what you're doing .

Digitales Story Rubric

Here's the rubric (:

Monday, April 12, 2010

Digital Story Pre - Writing Worksheet

Name:                                                                                            21st century Technology
4/12                                                                                               Digital Story 2
 
 
Introduction to Digital Story 2
 
 
1) What is your Topic:
How technology effects the daily lives of people .
 
 
2) What is the time period of story:
Now .
 
 
3)List the major points, facts, events, people, and/or ideas of your story:
People use it too much for entertainment . I don't think technology if needed for ordinary people . I believe on people who are using technology for useful reasons such as medical practice or scientific work should be allowed to use it . As kids are now growing up with technology as a daily aspect , they are losing some social skills by going on the computer or texting as a way of interaction . Texting & cell phones in general have caused accident rates to go up . People have been " cyber bullied " & sexually harassed on the internet as well . On top of that " social networks " such as facebook , myspace , or vampirefreaks , have consumed people's time & have had people socialize from behind a screen .
 
 
 
 
4)Why do you feel this story is important to tell?
 I believe this story is important to tell so that maybe some people could see that technology isn't always a positive subject , in many ways it could be harmful . I think that only people who know how to handle technology should be allowed to use it .
 
 
 
5) What are some challenges of telling this story? (hard to find information, personal, etc)
 The main challenges of telling this story are : I am required to use technology to show my work , & that there are a lot of different points to look at ( many pro's & con's . )
 


 
6) List some images that come to mind when you think about this story?
Computers , cell phones , scientists , doctors , facebook ; myspace ; & vampirefreaks logos , car accidents from technology , bullying conversations , etc.



7) How does your project relate to our CSI Graduate Portfolio?
This project can relate to Literate Skills Of The 21st Century & Effective Users Of Technology .

Friday, April 9, 2010

Graduate Portfolio / Video Reflection .

There are many subjects from the graduate portfolio essay that can connect to our digital story - telling video . One subject is being Academically Prepared . Being Academically Prepared includes having a life - long desire to learn & strive which can connect to what our goals in life may be & was present in the video . Another subject that I can connect to is being Culturally Aware only because I mentioned the Iraq War , Korean War , & my goal to one day visit Paris . The Iraq War would go with Aware of World Events & Global Dynamics . It just shows I know important issues going on today . Being Literate For The 21st Century also connects because we are learning about technology & by knowing technology we know one of the main ways to communicate . This video helps us learn how to make presentations for the future as well . Lastly , this obviously relates to Effective Users of technology for reasons I don't have to mention but will . By doing this video , we learn how to use technology properly & more effectively .

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Edited Identity Video



My original video had some grammar errors so here is the edited version (:

Identity Video

Click here to see my grade on my Identity Video (:

Friday, March 26, 2010

Digital Storytelling ~ Identity Video .

This is a video about my life , my goals , my family , & things I care about . I put two songs that to me , mean something . Landslide by Smashing Pumpkins & Loose lips by Kimya Dawson . Any noises you hear out of the ordinary in the song is probably because the song has something you shouldn't be hearing . I hope you enjoy my video (:

Friday, March 5, 2010

24 work

Name: Angelia Lewis                                                                                                                                                                                                           Block: A

 

CHOOSE ONLY 10 of the 12 below and complete the following with the appropriate information:

 

              Geography (area you live, where extended family lives, places you visited that influenced you, landscape of where you live - urban, rural, etc):

               I live in an urban environment . We have catskills & plains in our environment .


               Gender:

Female .

            

              Religion:

Agnostic .

              

               Economic Class (Upper, Middle, Lower):

Middle class .

 

              Abilities:

Write , draw , sing .

 

               Likes/Dislikes (music, books, arts, sports, etc)

I like music , art , books , poetry , writing . I dislike sports & most technology .

 

               Special Groups (Volunteer, etc.):

None , yet . I want to volunteer at a veterinarian office .

 

               Issues You Care About:

Global warming , animal abuse , war .

 

               Family Characteristics (size, occupations, family traditions, stories, etc):

Large in size , we get together at my grandparents every holiday . A story is how my grandfather was in war & for adding flavor to food , they would put ketchup on everything . When he came back from war , he put ketchup on all my grandma’s food & she was offended thinking she had gross food , but it was just that he was used to it .

 

               Dreams & Future Plans (careers, places you want to explore, etc):

I want to become a veterinarian & get married young . I want kids & hopefully a nice house . After high school , I want to visit all the states .

 


                                                                                    1st Draft of Script :
    My name is Angelia Lewis . I live in an urban environment with buildings & not much of the country feel . When I'm older , want to live in a rural environment with more landscaping than just catskills & plains which we have now . I am a 15 year old & I go into the bathroom with a sign of a person in a dress , yes , I am female . I consider myself agnostic , I do not appose religions . Agnostic means I'm just saying that I don't know anything for sure , I don't know if anyone does . Although , I was baptized , I don't think of myself as Catholic . I am in a middle class family . We struggle sometimes & we're not able to always get what we want or need , but we get by . I enjoy writing , drawing , & singing . I have since I was younger because it helped me get away from anything . When I have problems , I resort to my hobbies . I was in chorus & performing arts since I was in 1st grade until I got to CSIHSIS . I like music , which is another way for me to escape from reality . I like art , books , & poetry as well . My favorite poets are Shel Silverstein & Edgar Allan Poe . I don't like sports because I was never good at them & I felt uncomfortable when I would play . I also dislike technology because it's taking over everyone's lives & changing the way things used to be , which I liked . As of right now , I haven't volunteered . I hope to help at an animal shelter or Veterinarian's office during the summer . Some issues I think need to be dealt with better are global warming , war , & animal abuse . Everyone needs to learn how to not litter & use less items that pollute the atmosphere & ruin the Ozone Layer . I don't think there's a need for us to be in Iraq anymore , but the president wont bring them home to their families . I also do not believe there is a need for animal abuse , it's just a way to take out anger on someone who's helpless & incapable of hurting you back . They don't deserve it . Even though my mom was adopted , we have a large family . I have my mom's side , my dad's side , & my step - dad's side . We are closest to my mom's side & usually gather around holidays . I also see my cousins Corey & Courtney from my dad's side . We are very close to them too . Most stories in my family come from when I was little , & from my grandfather when he fought in the Korean War . Lastly , my future goals , hopes , & dreams are to get married & have kids young . I want to have a stable career being a veterinarian , & not have to struggle with money like my family does now . I hope to visit all the states on a road trip & someday go to Paris . I would love for my goals to happen , but I also love not knowing what comes with my future . I can only wish for the best .