Investigate Template



Investigate Template 

Name (first and last)

Investigate

Identify the Problem   (minimum of 6 sentences )


1 sentence - State the problem that you are going to solve.  *
1 sentence - Restate (say again in your own words) the problem
2-3 sentences - Say why we are doing this project - develop your ideas
1 sentence – Say how you will solve the problem
1 sentence - Say who your "target audience" is (teenagers)
6 sentences – Say how the area of interaction, Environments,  connects to your project

*Example:
The problem I'm going to solve in CT class this term is, "How can I help change the world?"

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Term 2 
Identify the Problem  (minimum of 6 sentences)

1 sentence - State the problem that you are going to solve.  *
1 sentence - Restate (say again in your own words) the problem
1-2 sentences - Say why we are doing this project - develop your ideas
1-2 Sentences – Say how you will solve the problem
1-2 sentences – Say how Human Ingenuity connects to your project

*Example:
The problem I am going to solve in IT class this term is, “How can I use Computer Technology to promote my culture?”

Develop a Design Brief   (ask questions that will help solve your problem)

Answer these questions and write in complete sentences:
1.What is digital story-telling? Explain in your own words.
2. Which programs can we use for digital storytelling? Name 2 programs that can be used: include print screens, URL's and other important information.
3. Are either of these tools freeware ( Freeware: Legally obtainable software that you may use at no cost, monetary or otherwise, for as long as you wish . ) ? If, yes, name that program. If no, continue searching until you find one that is freeware .
4. Find 2 educational dig ital stories online. Supply each URL and give a small summary of each of the stories. (http://digitalstorytelling.coe.uh.edu/ )
5. What is a tutorial? Explain in your own words.
6. What is video hosting? (Explain in your own words. Give details.).
7. Name 3 free video hosting sites. (Include the url for each).

8. Which video hosting site would you use and why (Explain and give details)?
9. What is a storyboard? Explain in your own words.
 *REMEMBER:
  • Use bullet points
  • Collect text and images to support your point of view (save images in a folder)
  • Use in-text referencing
  • Include a bibliography

Formulate a Design Specification

your digital story must include the following 
·         a minimum of 15 photos/images,
·         at least 2 photos should include text/title,
·         at least 2 photos should have an “transition/motion”,
·         background music,
·         narration (voice overlay) appropriate to topic,
·         time length - approximately 2 minutes,
·         each student presentation should creatively display relative information.


1)My digital story must have the following characteristics:
    List 4 design specifications    

2) Create a test to evaluate your product.  Make a questionnaire that will ask 1 question for each item in your Design Specification

Example:  I will create a Questionnaire to test my product.  I will use a scale of 1-5 (1= awful and 5=awesome)

Design