Monday, September 27, 2010

GaragebandBlogPost

1. What tools and techniques did you use to create your podcast?
I used iTunes, jingles, and enhanced tuning.2.  How could you use a project like this in other classes?
I can use his to present other projects.3.  In the “real world,” how could podcast projects be used (In what careers/businesses, etc.)? 
A podcast can be used to present information at a business meeting or conference. 4.  In this project, what did you get good at doing?
I am good at cutting music now.5. What was the most difficult part of the assignment?

The most difficult part of this assignment was recording my podcast without messing up.6.  Would you do a project like this on your own?
No, I would not. I do not like to record what I am saying or listen to information presented with podcasts.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

StoryBoardBlogPost

1. Post a screenshot of your storyboard. 

2. State the TOPIC your team chose and TELL WHY you, as a group, decided to explore it. 
My group chose dance team because I am on it, and I was able to get the information quickly.3. What different images did you include in your storyboard & why did you chose them.
We used the school logos, old and new, a shamrock, dance supplies, and pictures of the team.4. What tools of collaboration helped you succeed as a team?
We shared our ideas for transitions, pictures, and colors.5. Describe HOW storyboarding helped you develop the idea for your movie.
Storyboarding helped us organize ourselves for our movie.

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

IPhoto Reflection

1. Which search terms did you use to find images (for the letters of your name and the images that describe you) and why?
When searching I looked for letters formed from or through nature because i thought they looked more interesting.
2. What skills did you use/learn in this project?
I learned how to Export and create slideshows through IPhoto.
3. Describe how you might use these skills and apply them to a real-world situation.
This would be useful for class presentations.
4. This was a more creative project than our first two. Did you prefer it or the more cut and dry assignments in Word and Excel?
Yes I think this one is more interesting, but it also takes more time.

Thursday, September 2, 2010

MAIL CHARITY LETTER

1. List the name of your business and its charity.
The business I represented was Forest Pharmaceutical. We held a charity event for the Alzheimer's Association.
2. What skills did you use/learn in this project?
In this project I learned how to use Mail Merge.
3. What was the easiest part of this project? What was the most difficult part of this project?
The easiest part of this project was creating my contact list. The most difficult part was learning how to Mail Merge; because, I had never done it before.
4. Describe how you might use these skills and apply them to a real-world situation other than writing a charity letter.
With this information I can now send, or print out, mass emails and/or invitations.
5. Did you learn something new during this project that you did not know before?  If so, what? 
Yes, I had not know how to Mail Merge. I was also not aware that Forest Pharmaceutical donated to the Alzheimer's Association.



M&M SPREADSHEET

1. What functions did your spreadsheet perform?
My spreadsheet added and averaged with the press of a button.
2. What skills did you use/learn in this project?
I learned aout dynamic cells.
3. Describe how you might use these skills and apply them to a real-world situation.
I can use this application to keep my information organized.