Part #1 Google To The Max

Ex#1

 When completing the steps for the following, I was able to determine that Google Page Rank is a very useful device. It helps keep track of the views on certain "key phrases". This pretty much sums up the amount of views on certain subjects and or letter sequences. 
Ex. Words such as "world wide web".  

Digital Story 3 Link

This is the link to my Digital Story #3 Rubric 

Digital Story 3

Digital Story #3 Narrative

The concept of my story will revolve around the idea of health care, and its benefits. I want to supply my own personal thoughts on the subject, but at the same time keep the viewers opinion in mind. The story will start out by applying the reasons in which health care must be addressed. A typical American family not being able to supply for their children will cause great harm, and ruin a household. Showing the families expenses, and seeing the lack in health benefits will provide reasoning for the "Obama health care system". I will then continue with how the health care system can potentially change the way we view the logic of the United States. The next step in my story, will be to show the different perspectives on the topic. Are you for or against the system? This will all wrap up with a final statement asking the viewer on what he/she believes is the right decision. My main focus with this story is to question the viewer, by applying different sides of the story. A topic in which many people have many different reasons to go for or it or against it. A story that will hopefully make people question their views on the topic.

Digital Storytelling Rubric

Digital Storytelling Rubric


Project by: Alex Garcia


Graded by: Myself 


CATEGORY

4

3

2

1

FOCUS

Point of View - Purpose

Establishes a purpose early on and maintains a clear focus throughout.

Establishes a purpose early on and maintains focus for most of the presentation.

There are a few lapses in focus, but the purpose is fairly clear.

It is difficult to figure out the purpose of the presentation.

FOCUS

Point of View - Awareness of Audience

Strong awareness of audience in the design. Students can clearly explain why they felt the vocabulary, audio and graphics chosen fit the target audience.

Some awareness of audience in the design. Students can partially explain why they felt the vocabulary, audio and graphics chosen fit the target audience.

Some awareness of audience in the design. Students find it difficult to explain how the vocabulary, audio and graphics chosen fit the target audience.

 

Limited awareness of the needs and interests of the target audience.

 

CONTENT

General

Photostory contains 10+ pictures and appropriate music/narration

Photostory contains 8-9 pictures and appropriate music/narration

Photostory contains 6-7 pictures and music/narration may or may not be appropriate

Photostory contains 5 or fewer pictures and music/narration may or may not be appropriate

CONTENT

Images

Images create a distinct atmosphere or tone that matches different parts of the story. The images may communicate symbolism/metaphors

Images create an atmosphere or tone that matches some parts of the story. The images may communicate symbolism/ metaphors.

An attempt was made to use images to create an atmosphere/tone but it needed more work. Image choice is logical.

Little or no attempt to use images to create an appropriate atmosphere/tone.

ORGANIZATION

Sequencing of Information

Graphics & story line are organized in a clear, logical way. The story is easy to follow.

Most information is organized in a clear, logical way.  One picture seems to be out of place.

Two or more pictures seem to be out of place making the story difficult to follow.

There is no clear story.  Pictures seem to be sequenced randomly.

STYLE

Voice - Consistency

Voice quality is clear and consistently audible throughout the presentation.

Voice quality is clear and consistently audible throughout the majority (85-95%) of the presentation.

Voice quality is clear and consistently audible through some (70-84%)of the presentation.

Voice quality needs more attention.

STYLE

Voice - Pacing

The pace (rhythm and voice punctuation) fits the story line and helps the audience really "get into" the story.

Occasionally speaks too fast or too slowly for the story line. The pacing (rhythm and voice punctuation) is relatively engaging for the audience.

Tries to use pacing (rhythm and voice punctuation), but it is often noticeable that the pacing does not fit the story line. Audience is not consistently engaged.

No attempt to match the pace of the storytelling to the story line or the audience.

STYLE

Layout

Layout is exceptionally creative and visually appealing.  The fonts, color, and background all work together to provide a consistent theme and a presentation that is easy to view/read. 

 

Layout is creative and visually appealing.  The fonts, colors, and background almost provide a clear theme. It is generally an easy presentation to read and follow.

 

Layout is visually appealing although some slides may be too cluttered or too empty.  The fonts, colors, and background do not necessarily provide a theme and there may be parts that are difficult to view/read.

 

Layout lacks visual appeal and is sometimes too cluttered or too empty.  It may be confusing at times.  The fonts, color, and background do not work well together  in the presentation making it difficult to view/read. There may be too many types of fonts, etc.

 

CONVENTIONS

Grammar

Grammar and usage were correct. 

Grammar and usage were typically correct, and errors did not detract from the story.

Grammar and usage were typically correct, but errors detracted from story.

Repeated errors in grammar and usage distracted greatly from the story.

CONVENTIONS

Pictures/Graphics

Images are clear and in focus and cropped if necessary

 

Most pictures are clear and in focus and cropped if necessary

 

Some pictures are clear and in focus and cropped if necessary

 

Most pictures are not clear and are not in focus

 

 

 

Total Score  37/40 points



Reflection of Digital Story #2

Reflection of Digital Story #2

 My second digital story was a mixture of different topics and pictures concerning the United Nations. It expressed a neutral perspective view on the topic to keep things clean and fresh. It contained different amounts of pictures to bring in a large audience, attract students who have no knowledge on the topic. A digital story that expressed a overview of the united nations. What this means is that the story showed pictures of office buildings, flags, meetings, etc. This helps bring in a larger audience, but at the same time provides details and little facts to experts on this topic. 

~ Never the less enjoy the video.

Digital Story 2