Tuesday, December 16th

Emerging Technology Final Project

For my final project, I created a set of interview questions that I then gave to my parents, Kim and David. These interviews gave me information for the whole project, such as relatives that I didn't know, past locations and just general information that would help me complete my assignments.I also created a Persuasive Email that I sent out to my family for more information. With this information, I made a family tree with Family Echo that is easy to look at and gives lots of information quickly. I also had to complete another family tree, but instead, I used Prezi. This allowed me to be more creative, and put more information than the Family Echo family tree.



For part of the project, I had to make an Infographic. An Infographic is a creative way of putting down information that is easy to see and use. I created my about my family history and how they migrated to the United States.



Finally, I created a 5 Frame Story Board of my Grandfathers adventure to the United States.

Monday, December 2nd

Journal - Where are you right now on your "Who Do You Think You Are" project? What did you do over the break for the project? Did you interview anyone? Use the checklist below to figure out what you have finished, what you are still working on and what you still have to do.

With my Finals Project, I am on time, maybe even a little bit farther. I have been following the calendar, and I am all the way through with my prezi, and am starting my infographic.

Finished with

• Interview #1 – 25 question transcript on Google Docs 
• Interview #2 – 25 question transcript on Google Docs (opposite side of family) 
• Persuasive Letter/Email – typed in Google Docs (sending is optional) 
• Simple FamilyEcho Family Tree Outline 
• Creative Prezi Family Tree – At least 15 family members, do NOT use a template

Friday, November 15th

Top Three Best Stop Motion Animations


1. Katie Gemperlli
Drawing of Girl
Really cool, did a line at a time.
2. Matthew Farrahi
Sexy Peppermint
Thought it was creative, and funny.
3. Tyler Geiman
Shoe Adventure
Thought it was cool how it went up the stairs.

Wednesday, November 13th

Journal - How did you stop motion animation turn out? If you could give it a grade, what would you give it out of 60 points? What did you learn from creating this video?

So far, I think it is pretty good. I still need to put music in, so until then, its not complete. It hits all of the requirements about length, credits, title screen, so I like it. If I had to grade myself on this project, I think that I deserve a 95. The camera was not zoomed in right, and its a little out of focus in some places, which I could have changed.

Monday, November 11th

Journal - How far along are you on your stop motion animation? What did you do over the weekend to work on you stop motion animation? Do you have all your pictures today? Will you have all your pictures by the end of the hour? Give me a detailed updated.

I have all of my pictures in a CD. So all that I have to do is just download the pictures from the CD. I worked yesterday with my brothers friend on the project, which is involving skittles.

Friday, November 8th

Journal - What are you planning on doing for your stop-motion animation video? What story are you going to tell? How will your video be fun and different? Who is taking your photos? When are you taking your photos?

I am planning on doing a stop motion animation video of someone laying down on their side, and putting their foot on the curb so it looks like they're standing. They will walk around, and do random activities. Maybe I could draw things with chalk on the ground. I am not sure who will take the pictures, or how I will keep the camera steady.

Wednesday, November 6th

Journal - What story will your storyboard tell? Explain in detail.

My storyboard will tell the story of Tyler, who is going to his class, but realizes right before he enters his class, he does not have his backpack. He is immediately disappointed, and sets out to find his backpack. Eventually, he finds his backpack and is able to go to his class and is able to go to his class.