March 28

Let's start the term right! The MYP Technology Department units of work follow the Design Cycle. It consists of 5 stages: Investigate, Design, Plan, Create, Evaluate. Let's create a chart depicting the Design Cycle and upload it to your blogs as a constant reminder.

It's easy, all you have to do is follow these few steps:

1)Open Word 2007
2)Click the Insert Tab
3)Click on Smart Art (in the Illustrations group)
4)In the left-hand column Click on Cycle
5)Experiment with the different options available. Change colors, make it 3-D.
6)Choose your favorite
7)Insert the 5 steps of the Design Cycle
8)Right click on your mouse and Copy
9)Open Paint (All Programs, Accessories)
10)Right Click and Paste
11)File, Save As
12)Name your chart and save it as a JPEG file
13)Open your blog and insert the image into your March 28 Posting

Wow! You did it! Way to go Year 9 - you are indeed smart kids!

Let's do some research! Save all URL's that you visit.

1) What is "digital storytelling"? Explain (in your own words).
2) What is a "newsletter"? Explain (in your own words).