Monday June 24

Good Morning TGJ4M!

I am looking forward to seeing your Unit 4: New Generation... Video Games and the Internet (ISU) final projects of the term!

You will begin by presenting your multimedia presentations to the class.  Once all presentations are complete, we will move onto your Photoshop component.

Once your ISU's are complete, I will hand back your Unit 3: Prime Time... Radio and Television rubrics.  On the back of your rubric, you will find your blog post marks.  These marks have been updated on Maplewood.

A final reminder, your FINAL EXAM is on Wednesday June 26 from 9:00-11:00 in room 202.  Please e-mail me if you have any questions.  Happy studying!

If you wish to come in on Thursday June 27 to see your exam, please set up an appointment with me today!

Finally, it has been a pleasure to teach all of you this term!  Good luck next year and all the best!

Enjoy the cupcakes :)

Friday June 21

Good Morning TGJ4M!

I hope you had a great time on yesterday's field trip at the farm.  Don't forget that your assignment is due today and is to be posted on your blog!  I will accept assignments posted tonight by 5pm.

Today you will be working on completing your Unit 4: New Generation... Video Games and the Internet (ISU).  Do not forget that you must submit and present a multimedia presentation and a Photoshop image on MONDAY MORNING!  Please be sure to refer to your project outline and the rubric that I will be handing out at the end of today's class to ensure you are on the right track.  You can e-mail me this weekend if you have any questions or concerns regarding any of the components.  Please do not e-mail me asking for an extension as Monday's deadline is absolute to ensure your success in the course.

Your TGJ4M: Communications Technology FINAL EXAM will be Wednesday June 26 from 9:00-11:00 in room 202!  You may come in on Thursday June 27 to view your exam, but you must set up an appointment in advance.  Please make sure you have your exam review sheet!

I have posted a few youtube videos to refresh your minds about Photoshop.  If you are looking for specific tutorials for Photoshop you can youtube them, ask me any questions in class or e-mail me.

I am looking forward to seeing your ISU/Final Presentations for this class on Monday!  There will be a sweet treat for Monday's class and it is no surprise what it will be.

Post a cat to your blog for a bonus mark on your ISU!

Thursday June 20

Good Morning TGJ4M!

Today is the day... our class field trip!  I hope you have all remembered to bring sunscreen, water, your lunch and clothes you don't mind getting dirty.

Again, here is the blog post assignment due at the beginning of tomorrow's class:
During your field trip to Everdale Farm, each of you will be observing the role food plays in your daily life.  As each of you have completed dozens of blog posts this term, you will reflect on the type of blog most commonly created outside of school.  You explored this at the beginning of the term and discovered that the majority of blogs were mother's blogging about food.  The majority of these blogs are also geared towards a healthy lifestyle and sustainability.
Your assignment is to post 400-500 works about the impact of what you have learned at the farm today and apply it to a healthy lifestyle.  Consider the following, what are the benefits of eating local food, knowing where your food comes from and sustainable farming?
From there you will find two blog sites that focus on food/health/sustainable living.  You will discuss why this blog appeals to you, who the blogger is and share two recipes/tips from the blog.

Wednesday June 19

Good Morning TGJ4M!

Please do not forget that TOMORROW is our class field trip.  I will be collecting the final permission forms and money today.  We will be leaving the school promptly at 8:45, therefore you must arrive to school before this time.  Remember that there is a mandatory assignment which must be submitted following the field trip.  Do not forget that you must bring a lunch tomorrow and it must be litter-less, meaning any garbage you bring must be carried out with you.  Be sure to bring water, sunscreen, sunglasses and old clothes and shoes that you don't mind getting dirty.

Today, you will be working on your Unit 4: New Generation... Video Games and the Internet (ISU).  Remember that your ISU is due on Monday and there are TWO components you must submit: a multimedia presentation and a Photoshop project.

I will also be handing out your Unit 4: New Generation... Video Games and the Internet (ISU) rubric, your field trip assignment and your exam review at the end of today's class!

Tuesday June 18

Good Morning TGJ4M!

I hope you all arrive to class ON TIME today!

You will each complete your self-assessment and group-assessment and will present your Unit 3: Prime Time... Radio and Television Major Project.  I am looking forward to seeing your edited and completed Satirical News Broadcast for NASH news.

Please don't forget to bring your FIELD TRIP permission form and money by tomorrow, absolute latest!  Our field trip is THIS Thursday!  Do not forget to bring your lunch and make it as garbage-less as possible.

Tomorrow I will be handing out your Unit 4: New Generation... Video Games and the Internet (ISU) rubric, your field trip assignment and your exam review.

Don't forget that your Unit 4: New Generation... Video Games and the Internet (ISU) is due in one week!

For the remainder of the class you will be work on your photoshop component and your presentation!  I will be handing back the marked drafts that I received last week.

Now let's watch your Satirical News Broadcast!

Monday June 17

Good Morning TGJ4M!

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend and enjoyed the beautiful weather!

You will have today's class to complete and finalize the editing on your Unit 3: Prime Time... Radio and Television Major Project.  All four of you will present as a group your final satirical news broadcast at the start of tomorrow's class.  It is VERY important that you arrive to class on time.  If you are late for Tuesday's class you will be deducted one point for every 15 minutes you are late from your final mark for this project.  This means wake up, set multiple alarms and/or leave earlier to avoid traffic- NO EXCUSES!

Please don't forget to bring your FIELD TRIP permission form and money by tomorrow, absolute latest!  Our field trip is THIS Thursday!

Don't forget that your Unit 4: New Generation... Video Games and the Internet (ISU) is due in one week!

Yes, it's true!  Expect cupcakes from me in one week to celebrate the end of term/start of your summer/graduation/ISU completion!

Friday June 14

Good Morning TGJ4M!

Don't forget that today is a shortened day and each class will only be one hour long.

Today's class is a work period to film or edit your Unit 3: Prime Time... Radio and Television Major Project or to work on your blog post, both of which are due on MONDAY!

Please don't forget to bring your FIELD TRIP permission form and money ASAP!

ConGRADulations to those of you graduating this afternoon!  Be prepared to be photographed :)

Have a great weekend and keep working on your filming and editing!