G8 Tech class #13

We don't have Tech class today as G8 students are on a Field Trip: How to Kill a Mockingbird. Therefore I have rescheduled our Presentation day for next class and Evaluate stage now is due the following class.
Please, check the updated G8 Due dates webpage

I wanted to let you know that Mrs Linan's daughter had a baby girl yesterday! Micaela :-)

 

G8 Tech Class #12

Based on our experience with the Create stage last class, we decided we will use this class to finish working on Create stage as well as your product.

I have updated the G8 Due dates webpage to reflect this change of dates.

By the end of today you will need to fully develop:

1. Process Journal

2. Include tools and techniques you used to create your game

3. Time management: Did you follow your time plan? How?

4. Changes made to your chosen design? Why? How?

You can always use the Design Folder Checklist to make sure your Create stage is complete. For more details in Create stage visit G8 Tech class #10 blog entry.

Your Create stage as well as your product are due by the end of today.

Remember you can make updates to those stages and re-submit the graded stages for a second assessment for that stage.

As stated in the Assignments Standards, if you make changes and/or updates to your documents please please please use the Track Changes feature (what is this?) so it is evident how you further developed the stage.

If you are working on The Cloud, you can read more about this feature in the Google Docs Blog entry on Tools for Viewing Docs Revisions.

You can also visit Google Docs Revision History with step by step instructions on how to use Revision History.

Resubmit again following the steps to submit and assignments posted in the MYP Technology website.

G8 Tech Class #11

Today we will finish working on Create stage. Please visit the G8 Due Dates webpage to stay on task. You Create stage needs to be submitted by the end of the day today!

Remember to include the following in this stage:

1. Your complete Process Journal

2. Explain what tools and techniques you used to create your car

3. How was your time management: Have you followed your original time plan? How?

4. Have you made any changes to your chosen design? Why? How?

For more details you can visit last class' blog post.

To submit your assignment today please make sure you follow the Steps to submit your assignments.

G8 Tech Class #10

Welcome to class #10!

Today we will start working on Create stage. Please visit the G8 Due Dates webpage to plan your time wisely.

For this stage it is super important to look into these:

1. Your complete Process Journal with :

• dated journal entries including Visual Evidence (designs, sketches, screen shots, pictures, etc that show how the steps you took to create the product)
• notes regarding any changes made: e.g. added a step, changed the order of tasks, changed the tools, used another resource, didn't need a resource, didn't finish what was planned etc.
• how did the group work? Did you have any issues? how did you overcome them, if any?

2. Explain what tools and techniques you used to create your product

3. How was your time management: Have you followed your original time plan? How?

4. Have you made any changes to your chosen design? Why? How?

You can always use the Design Folder Checklist to make sure your Create stage is complete.

G8 Tech Class #9

Today we will start working on Plan!

The main idea in the Plan stage is that you can organize yourselves on what will be done during Create, when and with what resources? The Plan stage needs to:

1. make a detailed step by step list of tasks/instructions on how the chose Design will be created/built (think as if someone else will built/create your product based on these instructions)
2. show a timeline of tasks and resources that will guide you through the next stage: Create. Use the Gantt and CPM (Critical Path Method usually used together with PERT) concepts we talked about in class: simultaneously, overlapping, sequencial
3. Include evidence of planning for materials and resources usage
4. Make any modifications you considered needed to your chosen design

A couple suggested tools for Plan stage can be the following:

• TODOIST :Todoist is a task manager that's useful, fast and easy to use. You can manage a lot of to-dos ... :-)
• EXCEL/G-Docs Spreadsheet: You can start by drawing a Gantt Chart / Timeline using G-Docs Spreadsheet :-)
• You can see an example here: Plan Stage Example done in G-Docs (Spreadsheet)

Remember that you can always use the Design Folder Checklist to make sure your stage is complete.

Don't forget to check the G8 Due Dates to stay on task. Plan is due today and record your progress in your Process Journal. Thanks!

G8 Tech Class #8

Good morning!

I have received your Investigation stage through the submitting process and I am thankful to ones that submitted on time and following the stated procedure. I will be replying to your submitted email your grade and comments today. I will post on the board a list of people who are missing the assignment.

Today your Design stage is due following the G8 Due Dates planned. Please work on that during class and submit it by the end of the day today. You can review the guidelines for this stage on last class' blog entry.

Remember that you can use Geometer's SketchPad for your designs/sketches.

Thanks Mr Aisthorpe for teaching us how to use this!!!! :-)

If you are using a school MacBook your can find it here:

• Finder
• Applications
• SketchPad folder
• Double click to launch GSP X 4.07

You can also use these other design tools: 6 Online Design Applications

Don't forget to make your journal entry of the day and today you should include in it the sketches of your designs as visual evidence!

G8 Tech Class #7

Good morning!!!
Last class you finished Investigation by completing your assignment (you could use the G8 Investigation Draft doc) and you submitted your work by following the Steps to submit your assignments.

Today please start working on Design.

• Include a variety of different designs/proposed solutions  (aprox 3)
• Explain every part of each ideas/product solution
• For explaining your designs, please use different techniques like story boards, sketches, labelled diagrams with explanations, etc.
• Evaluate each design critically against the design specifications (assess what design specs each design complies with or not)
• Choose one design to build
• Justify your choice
• Evaluate your performance in the design stage of the project.

You can use the Design Folder Checklist as a guide not to leave anything out of your Design Stage.

Remember to check the G8 Due Dates to stay on task.

Record what you accomplish today, what's your plan for next class, any issues you had to overcome, etc in your Process Journal.

Thank you!

G8 Tech Class #6

Good morning!

Today we will continue to work on the Investigation stage of Project 1.

Investigation will be due by the end of this class. Please work on completing this assignment as well as recording your entry in your Process Journal (will you will need to submit in Create stage)

The due dates for Project 1 are posted in the MYP Technology Website under G8 Due Dates.

• Remember to include the Assignment Standards we have talked about in class.
• You can use the Design Folder Checklist to make sure you don't leave anything out of your assignment.
• Take a look at Adapted Technology Criteria for Grade 8 (MYP Year 3) to know what is expected from you at this stage.
• You can visit our last class' post: G8 TechClass #5 and keep using the G8 Investigation Draft.
• Follow the steps to submit your assignment as posted in the MYP Technology Website.

G8 Tech Class #5

Last class we worked on learning about Shared Documents.
Please take a look at the main ideas / advantages / options regarding Documents Sharing as well as reflections on Digital Citizenship. Please take a look at:

• Mr Aisthorpe's G8 Shared Document
• Ms Maru's G8 Shared Document

Today we will continue working on Project 1:

Rubber Band Powered Car

I have set up a G8 Investigation Draft that you can use as a guiding structure to work with for your first assignment. Let's work together to list everything we need to include in our Investigation stage.

If you would like to work on this Shared document as your starting point for Investigation, please:

• Save a copy (File, Make a copy)
• Click OK to Copy Document
• Click on the name of the document (top left): Copy of ......
• Enter a new document name
• Change the Sharing settings for your group to be able to work collaboratively (Sharebutton at top right)

You can watch a step by step video tutorial on How to Rename and share your document in my YouTube Channel!

Check our previous class posting for revisiting the Intro to Project 1.

Elastic Car Project Part 1

You can also use the Design Folder Checklist as guidelines for your Investigation. Remember to use the Assignment Standards!!!!!

Remember today is the deadline to turn in your AUP. Thank you!