Christmas Creativity Project Description

MYP Technology Mrs. Carter Unit: Christmas Creativity AOI: Human ingenuity

Duration: 2 weeks (4 class periods) Due date: Grade 6 - End of class Wednesday Dec. 12th Unit Question: How can I use online animation software to create an animation to share with someone for Christmas?

Tasks Task 1: Decide who you are going to create the Animation for my parents_______________ Task 2: Create a new document in Google Docs (or on your desktop) and name it initials_ChristmasCreativity Task 3: Copy and paste the steps of the Design Cycle into your new document. You will use one (1) document for the whole assignment. Answer the questions in PURPLE or BLUE text. Task 4: Begin your work! Task 5: Have fun! Task 6: Share your project with the person you created it for and wish them a Merry Christmas. Task 7: When you are complete (during the 4th class period), you must complete the Evaluate stage and embed your Google Doc and your animation into your TECHNOLOGY BLOG. Task 8: Add categories: Your grade/Animation/Creativity/AOI: Human ingenuity Task 9: Email Mrs. Carter with the link to your blog post so she can evaluate your Design Cycle and Product!

DESIGN CYCLE A. Investigate Maximum 6 points

(Must be complete by the end of the 1st period) For the investigate stage, you will: 1) Explore the different options of online animation software to choose from to create your Christmas animation. Dvolver Stupeflix (Google App Store)
Xtranormal GoAnimate Animoto (Google App Store) JibJab Voki Muvizo Windows Movie Maker (FREE Download) Glogster (Google App Store)

2) Explain which online animation software you will use and why you chose to use this online application to complete your project? (Explain in detail) I have chosen jibjab because it is a simple way to make an effective piece. I think it is also good because there are many christmas themes you can choose from. I think that e-cards are good because they are usually funny and project a very good feeling to the watcher. 3) For whom will you make your project for? I will make the project for both my parents as a happy online christmas present. 4) How will you share this project with them? I will send it to them via email. I will choose my mom to email because she checks it often. If they do not read it on time I will maybe show it to them on my computer but that is a backup plan. B. Design Maximum 6 points (Must be complete by the end of the 2nd period) For the design stage, you will: 1) Make yourself a list of desirable items for your Christmas Creativity Project: 1. A clear project not to muddled or cramped. 2. It projects a very good image to the watcher. 3. It is christmasy not off topic.
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C. Plan Maximum 6 points (Must be complete by the end of the 2nd period) For the plan stage, you will: 1) Present in detail what resources (materials, tools, equipment, etc.) you will need: Computer,Internet,A browser,A JibJab account, Photos of some of my family members,An email to send the final product to them,

2) Present clear steps on how you will create your Christmas Creativity Project. Add time needed, planned dates and when each step will be accomplished.
Time Plan: (Estimate time in minutes, approximately, needed for each step.) Steps to do: 1.Get out computer 2.Log onto an internet browser then log onto JibJab. 3.Get onto my E-card(or choose it for the first time) 4.Add the faces of the selected persons for the video(or choose pictures for them). 5.Add text and what else you want on your video. 6.Save publish and share your final product 7. 8. 9. (Add steps or have less depending on your design). Time in min. 2 3 Date due: Every time I work on it Every time I work on it

1-7

Every time I work on it

5-10

20-30m 15

11/12/12 11/12/12

D. Create Maximum 6 points (Suggestion: be complete by the end of the 3rd period) For the create stage, you will: 1) Now create your Christmas Creativity Project. 2) After completing it, insert the link to your project here:_https://vimeo.com/home/myvideos 3) Take a screenshot of your project and insert it here:

4) Share your project with the person you created it for and wish them a Merry Christmas. E. Evaluate Maximum 6 points (Suggestion: Must be complete by the end of the 4th period) For the evaluate stage, you will: 1. Take a look at the specifications that you wrote in the Investigate stage. A) Are you happy with the outcome? Explain in detail. I am very happy with my final piece. It takes not much work but it is funny and is a good present for your family. I like using JibJab and I will use it again. I can't wait to make another. B) Did anything change? What changed? Why did it change? Nothing really changed in my project. I used JibJab and all of the tools i thought I would. The only thing I changed was my theme that I used. I started one and then halfway through I did not like it so I changed. C) Was something left out from the original plan? Why? One thing I changed was the characters. I was thinking of making it for my parents and not having them in it and having other friends and family. Then I thought it would not be as fun if they were not in it. They would probably not enjoy it as much if they had not been in it. D) Is there anything you would change about your final product (invention) if you had more time or could rewind and do things over? What & why? There is actually not much I can change. The only thing I would change would be the theme and the character. I would change either I have chosen appropriate and good characters for this project.

2. What are 3 things you learned from this project? I learned how to use jibjab. I also learned how to avoid getting membership for an account. I also learned how to use Screen Castomatic. 3. How would you rate your performance and involvement? (Place an x in the box that corresponds) Rarely Sometimes Often Always
I participated fully and contributed to each step of the design cycle INVESTIGATE: Brainstorming Ideas; Asking Questions; Writing the Design Brief DESIGN: Sketching /Drawing out ideas; All according to Design Brief. PLAN: Specifying & preparing materials & tools; Identifying Steps and time CREATE: Working diligently; Use tools appropriately. EVALUATE: Identify parts that need improvement; Come up with solutions to change, make better. I used my time x

wisely in class. I did not need reminders from the teacher to get to work. I worked cooperatively, helped, communicated and offered ideas and suggestions. I worked safely & responsibly with tools provided, following instructions. I gave the best effort I am capable of in each class.

4. Embed this Google Doc and your animation into your TECHNOLOGY BLOG. 5. Add categories: Your grade Animation Creativity AOI: Human ingenuity 6. Email Mrs. Carter with the link to your blog post so that she can evaluate your Design Cycle and Product! F. Attitude and Effort Maximum 6 points (Every class, every task) *Do your best at every task, every class. *Be cooperative with your classmates, group members as well as others around. *Clean up without reminders. *Come to class prepared. *Complete all tasks on time! IMPORTANT! Evidence of your work should be presented at each stage of the project.
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