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Welcome to 8th Grade Technology
Today in Tech
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Tuesday 09/26
- Completed Bell Work 230926 in Google Classroom.
- Analyzed an audio file produced by a former Lincoln student for their HS ELA class.
- Discussed the key elements when reading to record.
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Friday 09/22
- Grandparents Day
- Discussed the purpose of background music.
- Examined the difference between background music and audio ducking.
- Created an Audio Ducking example in WeVideo.
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Wednesday 09/20
- Completed Bell Work 230920 - Best and Worst in Google Classroom.
- Developed About Me Podcast
- Record script and music
- Edit in WeVideo
- Turned in About Me Final.mp3 file in to Google Classroom.
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Monday 09/18
- Developed About Me Podcast
- Record script and music
- Edit in WeVideo
- Due on Wednesday, 09/20
- Developed About Me Podcast
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Thursday 09/14
- Completed About Me planning sheet and turned in to Google Classroom.
- Discussed requirements for About Me Podcast project.
- Developed the About Me Podcast project.
- Recorded script
- Recorded intro/outro music
- Edited audio files in WeVideo
- Instruction video available in Google Classroom.
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Tuesday 09/12
- Completed Bell Work 230912 - Brain Teaser in Google Classroom.
- Worked with multi-audio tracks in WeVideo to create smooth transitions between audio clips.
- Started the All About Me planning sheet. Turned into Google Classroom if completed.
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Friday 09/08
- Examined the voice recordings to determine which method creates the best quality recording.
- Edited instrumental music audio file in WeVideo to create a 15 sec music intro with a fade in/out.
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Wednesday 09/06
- Completed Bell Work 230906 - Brain Teaser in Google Classroom.
- Recorded short voice recording on either student's phone or Chromebook.
- Examined the voice recordings to determine which method creates the best quality recording.
- Class instruction video available in Google Classroom.
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Friday 09/01
- Discussed the fundamentals of voice recording.
- Introduced the Vocaroo.com website to use for voice recording.
- Discussed the use of external mics to create the best possible recording.
- Started the voice recording process by writing out a script with the following:
- Hello Lincoln Academy, my name is:
- Tell your age and grade
- Tell something interesting about you
- Record on phone or chromebook.
- Class instruction video available in Google Classroom.
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Wednesday 08/30
- Completed Bell Work 230830 - This Year in Google Classroom.
- Reviewed and discussed the use of the Chrome Audio Capture extension.
- Recorded a 20+ second instrumental audio file using Chrome Audio Capture.
- Class instruction video available in Google Classroom.
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Monday 08/28
- Discussed the Standard Response Protocol (SRP).
- Reviewed the new WeVideo layout.
- Discussed the importance of upload and project folders.
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Thursday 08/24
- Completed and discussed the Gumdrop 3D Model Build
- Discussed the Structure (parts) of Communication: Sender-Message-Receiver
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Tuesday 08/22
- Joined Google Classroom
- Discussed the Tech documents:
- Class Syllabus
- A/V Equipment Contract
- Tech Lab Expectations
- Digital Signature form must be submitted by 08/28.
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Friday 08/18
- Discussed Chromebook processes and introduced the new Chromeboxes.
- Discussed expectations about cell phones and food/water.
- Participated in Tower of Power collaboration activity.
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Contact Info:
martin.nishida@jeffco.k12.co.us
303.467.5363 x7292 (Tech Lab)
303.514.4787 (Cell)
LOOK HERE!!!
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About Me Podcast due on Wednesday, September 20th.
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After School Help (ASH):
Wed & Thu, 3:15-3:45 pm
**Schedule in advance with Mr. Nishida
