Ex#1
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.
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.
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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.
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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
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Total Score 37/40 points
Reflection of Digital Story #2
We go about our every day lives looking for someone or something to blame. Many world issues are connected with our activities or our past mistakes, and powerful leaders must take charge and correct our problems. The term "United Nations" has been used as a resource, to show the ways in which nations have joined together to solve world affairs. As a growing student I find it very interesting and uncommon that many people don't no the ways in which world affairs are taken into affect. We need to evaluate affairs not just within our country but outside of it as well. Many jobs require this sort of information, and schools need to begin teaching their students about this topic. Some already do but we need to make sure everyone is informed about debates between countries. Soon enough the world will decrease in size, due to all the communication that is available. We need to demonstrate class discussion between real events going on in the news, this will help improve our lack on certain topics. The United Nations has many different views on topics, and its time that we have our own as well.
My Reflection
This Creative topic of a "Digital Story", has helped improve many aspects of my educational beliefs. For starters this project has benefited me in both school work and long term projects I hope to begin. Things such as the "Graduate Portfolio" have been done using my digital story in mind. These two projects share quite the similarities. Including the thoughts of a better life which focuses highly on a better environment. The thought of going Green using our technology is highly recommended. The term "21st century Thinker" is something I want to discuss for a bit. Using the technology we are given at our disposal we are able to improve our learning environment. We include the following in mind. What long term benefits can this piece of computer allow. My digital story shares explains some of these topics, but at the same time keeps a fresh idea to attract a larger audience. Can we all benefit from going green and being a 21st century thinker? Well sure we could.
The term "Global Citizenship" can help explain many actions. Working on a better tomorrow, can be easily accomplished if different nations were to come together. The united nations is a perfect example for this topic. A focused group of world leaders, that aim to improve our world. Such powerful leaders, who use the term "21 century thinker" to maintain a better living environment. Just one question needs to be asked to be quite positive that things will work out. Can this group actually improve such a shattered and dysfunctional Nation that rest within the U.S.?
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.
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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.
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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
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Total Score 37 out of 40 points