G8 Tech Class #29

Following our Introductory games to giving instructions last class, we are moving forward with Project 3: Scratch-ing!!!

Today we will start investigating the basic concepts of this specific programming language: Scratch. But let's start at the beginning and think about: how do we give efficient (step by step) instructions? 

Let's see this example: Making Smores 

Next ideas to explore: 

• what is programming? 
• what is a programming language?

Some context info regarding Scratch:  Scratch is a programming language that makes it easy to create your own interactive stories, animations, games, music, and art -- and share your creations on the web. As young people create and share Scratch projects, they learn important mathematical and computational ideas, while also learning to think creatively, reason systematically, and work collaboratively.

Scratch Developing Team, MIT. "About Scratch." Scratch | Home | Imagine, Program, Share. MIT, Spring 2007. Web. 10 Nov. 2011. <http://scratch.mit.edu/>.

You can visit the official Scratch Site to get started. Look for the following historic information:

• Who created Scratch?
• What for?
• When was Scratch first released?
• How many versions have been released?

Please get started focusing on these listed 7 questions (in red) as an introduction to Project 3: Investigation stage. When starting your Investigation stage  document, please remember to: 

• include the Assignment Standards
• check the  Design Folder Checklist to make sure your Investigation stage will be complete.

G8 Tech Class #28

Today we go by Monday schedule: 3rd Period: 11.10am - 12.30pm


At 11.11am today We will stand for a moment of silence and reflection honoring Veteran's Day today.


Last class Evaluate stage was due. Visit the Design Folder Checklist to make sure your Evaluate stage is complete.

If you have not submitted it, please turn it today for 50% grade following the steps to submit assignments posted in the MYP Tech Website.


Welcome to Project 3: Scratch-ing!!!

Today we will start investigating the basic concepts of this specific programming language: Scratch. But let's start at the beginning and think about: how do we give (step by step) instructions? 


Play Taboo and Give the teacher- Robot instructions.

What are your thoughts on these two activities?

G8 Tech Class #27

Today we will continue working on your Presentations.
Please visit last class' blog post to review the expectations for your Presentations for Project 2.

You can use today's class time to catch up if you have missing assignments and submit them for 50% of the grade.

Second part of the class we will begin working on Evaluate stage which is due today. Visit the Design Folder Checklist to make sure your Evaluate stage is complete.

Please turn it in following the steps to submit assignments posted in the MYP Tech Website.

G8 Tech Class #26

Presentation day!

You will have some time to fine tune details and retouches to your Presentation before we start with the presentations.

Each group will have 5 minutes to explain to the audience:

• present you presentation, 
• talk about the element of Digital Citizenship that you are addressing.
• what makes the presentation "efficient"
• why did you choose your Web 2.0 presentation tool?
• talk about the process of creation
• issues you had to overcome
• What design specifications does the Presentation meet? Essential? Desirable?
• reflect on timeline/time management
• Group work/collaboration

G8 Tech Class #25

Welcome to class #25!! wow!


Today please continue working on Create stage.
Visit last class' blog post to review

• project details
• due dates 
• stage specifications
• and more!

Following the G8 project 2 Due dates, Create stage is due today!

Please make sure you follow the Steps to submit your assignments posted in the MYP Technology website.

G8 Tech Class #24

Good morning!
Today we will continue moving forward on Project 2 and work on Create. 
Keep an eye on the G8 project 2 Due dates to stay on task.


Create includes: 

• tools and techniques showing how you made your product
• journal entries of all your progress in your process Journal, specially step by step visual evidence!
• any changes needed? why?

The video below displays how you worked in class for Project 1. You can visit my YouTube Channel to watch other students' work as well.






Hope you had a Happy Halloween!

G8 Tech Class #23

Following our short last class due to half day schedule, we will continue working on Plan today.

Please visit last class blog spot for details on Plan stage. You can also use the Design Folder Checklist to make sure you don't leave anything out. Remember that details are a must! :-)

To break down your tasks during our next stage: Create, list them, follow up with them, graph them as GANTTs or CPMs and the resources used, you can use Zoho projects to plan, track and collaborate on your Project 2.

You can also use a spreadsheet again, as in Project 1.


I came across this Explanation of Plagiarism that I thought may be interesting to share:

Plagiarism, Explained by Common Craft

An introduction of the basics of plagiarism and how to avoid it, told via a story of a student completing an assignment

Add the Due Dates for Project 2 to your planner to stay on task.
Last but not least: Process Journal of the day!!!!