Sept. 17 -21: Media Literacy

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Homework: Complete the following online student information form (6 marks)
Paragraph Topics 

Fri. Sept. 21 DUE Today Scams Crossword and 4 paragraphs

• We're in the new K-Library computer lab today.
• The assignment is a creative writing/video captioning assignment.
• You will caption your uploaded video with narrative content that "puts you at the scene." Here's one writing idea: Winning a trip to _____________ was an amazing / unforgettable / disappointing experience.
• STEP 1: select a video (35 seconds or longer) from :
• Wikimedia Commons (Video Collection)
• Copy or save the video file (with extension such as .ogg) to your desktop. Upload the video to DotSub.com and caption the video with a paragraph (6 - 10 sentences long). ***Use your writing code as the title to identify your video.
• (completion mark  /6)

Thurs. Sept. 20
- 20 min. for silent reading, paragraph and crossword completion.
- Read the Social Smarts booklet (graphic novel style).
- In a group of 4 to 5 students, write a list of 10 evaluative or comprehension style questions to accompany the booklet.
- After the questions have been listed on one paper, create a list of ten possible responses to your questions.
10 Questions and Answers DUE THIS CLASS

Wed. Sept. 19 DUE Today A Tale of Two Media project
- 25 min. for silent reading and / or paragraph and crossword puzzle completion.
- View Avoiding Plagiarism DVD

Something for nothing from Red Magma

- Learn about Creative Commons 
- Wikimedia Commons is an example of a site where photo and video media are available for sharing.
- Remember that even if you are using Creative Commons licensed works in your assignments, these should be cited to avoid plagiarism.  Learn more about plagiarism:

 

Tues. Sept. 18

Blk. B: View second half of copyright documentary.
- Review terms: copyright, copyleft, public domain.
- View 45 min. of the NFB Documentary RIP: A Remix Manifesto
- Also available on YouTube.
Blk. D:
- This is your final computer lab class to complete A Tale of Two Media project 


Mon. Sept. 17

Blk. B: View first half of copyright documentary.
- Review terms: copyright, copyleft, public domain.
- View 45 min. of the NFB Documentary RIP: A Remix Manifesto
- Also available on YouTube.

Blk. D: View second half of copyright documentary.
- Review terms: copyright, copyleft, public domain.
- View 45 min. of the NFB Documentary RIP: A Remix Manifesto
- Also available on YouTube.