Eisenhower Middle School

Wyckoff, NJ

 

 

Mr. Bonavitacola

Mr. DeBlock

Mr. Olejarz

 

Computer Technology 7-2

 

Click Here To Login To Eisenhower Google Apps

 

Click here to learn more about Google Apps

 

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1. Social Networking

 

What is a social network? 

 

Facebook Safety 

 

Posting Pictures Public Service Announcement  

 

Kate's Reputation Problem

 

 

 

Fox 8 News I-Team Report: MySpace Safety Investigation

Click here to see the video.

 

SafeSocialNetworking Videos and Information

 

View and discuss the following Social Networking Sample Profile (MSNBC) as a class. 

 

Click here to download the SOCIAL NETWORKING RADIO TALK SHOW PROJECT.doc

 

Social Networking Tips, if you already have a social networking account, here are some safety tips. 

Facebook Safety

Setting your MySpace to Private

MySpace Safety Tips  

Wired Safety - The world's largest Internet safety, help and education resource.

 

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2. Podcasting

 

 

 

Steve Job's Introduces Garage Band

 

Podcasting sites:

Learning in Hand - http://learninginhand.com/podcasting/index.html

 

EPN - Educational Podcast Network - http://epnweb.org/index.php

Willow Web - http://www.mpsomaha.org/willow/Radio/

Apple Podcast Information -  http://edcommunity.apple.com/ali/story.php?itemID=16507&version=4473&pageID=11269

 

People make podcasts on things that they are passionate about. What do you find interesting and exciting? What would you like to broadcast to the world?

 Topics may include:

• Book, movie or music review Apple Podcasting project -

• Social Issues

• Inspirational quote

• Technology product review

• Sports Talk

• Educational

• Travel

• How to.......

 

 

2.1 - NEWS RADIO SHOW PROJECT

Create your own news radio podcast in garageband.

Using the New York Times website choose 1 story from each of these six categories.

NYTIMES.com

1. World News

2. US News

3. Technology

4. Science

5. Sports

6. Art

 

Click here to hear student news show podcasts.

 

2.2 - SOCIAL NETWORKING RADIO TALK SHOW PROJECT

Imagine that you are the host of a radio talk show and your guest is an expert on Social Networking Websites. You will ask your guest several questions about Social Networking sites and then invite your listeners to call in with questions. Your questions and the questions of your callers should cover:

1. What is a Social Networking Site?

2. What are some examples of Social Networking Sites?

3. What are the benefits of joining a Social Networking Site?

4. What are the potential dangers of being a member of a Social Networking Site?

5. How can members of Social Networking Sites protect their privacy and be safe?

6. What kinds of things can be shared on Social Networking Sites?

7. What kinds of things should NOT be shared on Social Networking Sites?

 

Social Networking Evaluation

 

Click here to hear student social networking podcasts.

 

2.3 - HERO INTERVIEW PROJECT

1. Select a hero from the www.myhero.com website.

2. Write 6 questions you would like to ask your hero.

3. Research your hero on these links: MyHero.com, Wikipedia.org, WorldBook.com,Factmonster.com

4. Record your interview in garageband.

5. Your project must include seperate tracks for the person asking questions and the person answering questions.

6. Your project must include an introduction to the interview.  The intro must include a music track.

7. Your project must include a conclusion with a music track.

 

Click here to hear student podcasts.

 

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO A SAMPLE HERO INTERVIEW on Bethany Hamilton.

 

Hero Podcast Evaluation

 

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3. Video Production

Produce a Public Service Announcement 

 

 Download PSA project rubric here.

 

TOPICS & LINKS:

1.    Cyber bullying Prevention

2.    Energy Efficiency

3.    Environmental Involvement

4.    Global Warming

5.    Nutrition Education

6.    Hunger Prevention

7.    Ocean Awareness

8.    Underage Drinking

9.    Smoking -tobacco

           American Heart Association

           American Cancer Society

10. Recycling and Environement

           Earth911

           Energy Information Administration

           EPA

           Keep America Beautiful

11. Medical/Health Topics

          Mayo Clinic

          Medline Plus

12. Above The Influence - Videos and information about depression, drugs and other topics

13. Other? (see your teacher) 

 

PART 1

Pre-Production:

-Break into groups of 3-4

-Research your topic at the links above.

-Your scipt should include:

A) a set up to the problem

B) 3 - 5 facts

C) 3 - 5 tips

D) a resolution to the problem or call to action

 

-Assign roles within group. (On-camera talent, director, etc...)

 

PART 2

Production

-Groups will videotape projects.

-You will have 2 class periods to videotape projects.  

 

PART 3

Post-Production

-Imovie Editing

-Adding Music, Graphics and Effects to Projects.

 

Final projects will be shared with the class.

Exemplary projects will be aired on ETV and posted on the school's website.

 

• CLICK HERE FOR A SAMPLE PSA on Environmental Awareness. 
• Partnership for a Drug Free NJ - Sample Videos
• Apple Lesson Link and Examples

 

Videotaping Tips