Week+6


 * Personal Vodcast**
 * September 24-September 28**


 * Assignment 1 (September 24):** Make sure you have all text slides and images inserted in the correct order in iMovie. Check to ensure all timings are set to fit each slide.


 * Assignment 2 (September 24)**: Record your two narration clips. Make sure the clip is set to play in iMovie over the correct slide(s).


 * Assignment 3 (September 24):** Transfer your GarageBand Soundtrack from GarageBand to iTunes. For directions on how to do this--see the How To... page of the wiki. Add your soundtrack into your project making sure that the soundtrack is lowered for your voice overs so we can clearly hear your narration.


 * Assignment 4 (September 25):** Add the finishing touches to your iMovie. Preview your movie in full screen and as you view it, look at the rubric on the back of your packet. Make sure you have met all the criteria. If there is anything that needs to be fixed, do it now!!


 * Assignment 5 (September 26):** Export your movie. To do this, in iMovie, go to SHARE, and EXPORT USING QUICKTIME. You will then be asked to name your file and decide where to send the exported version. Name your movie Vodcast and select the desktop.
 * Exporting movies is a timely process and you must be patient! You cannot minimize the iMovie window, but you can open other windows on top of iMovie while it is exporting.**


 * Assignment 6 (September 26):** Save your Works Cited to a Word Document. Name the word document Works Cited Save the document to your desktop.


 * Assignment 7 (September 26):** On your desktop, create a new folder. Rename the folder username.vodcast. Place your exported movie and Works Cited into the folder and submit ONLY THE FOLDER to my hand-in folder for your period.


 * Assignment 8 (September 27):** Complete a "Try it Thursday" blog posting. Make sure your blog is 7-10 lines and PROOFREAD BEFORE YOU POST.

After reading the article, respond to the questions on your individual blog. Add a new post and title it "Sexting Article".
 * Assignment 9 (September 27):** Read the following article: "A Girl's Nude Photo and Altered Lives". Make sure you read the article thoroughly. I know it is lengthy, but it's an important article to read. __**//There may or may not be a follow-up assignment on the article tomorrow//** //hint hint//__

Questions to answer on your blog post: 1. Who is most at fault for the image being spread? EXPLAIN. 2. Do you blame Margarite for what happened? Why or why not? 3. Were the punishments fair? Explain. 4. Do you think Isaiah had any ill intentions? Do you think he knew that something like this could happen?

**Assignment 10 (September 27):** Google Reader silent reading.


 * Assignment 11 (September 28):** Complete a focused free write blog post.


 * Assignment 12 (September 28):** Catch up on your Google Reader feeds.

**Assignment 13 (September 28):** Click on the link to take the quiz and find out what you know about bullying.

**Assignment 14 (September 28):** While watching the "Bullied" video, comment in a blog posting your thoughts. (Think talking to the text, except talking to the movie.) You need 10-15 comments for the 40 minute video. Your comments should reflect your thoughts on the video. Do not tell me what the video is about.