Music Genome

1. Upload your movie to your blog. [If you have trouble with this, check to see that you exported it in the correct format. You can also upload it to YouTube and embed it into your posting to save time.]

2. A) Identify your chosen musical genre & B) say why you chose it.

A) I chose rap for my project

B) I chose it because it is my favorite type of music.

3. Describe your process...how did you go about finding your songs and information?

I tried to use songs that I already had in my iTunes and songs that were some of my personal favorites.

4. What different kinds of technology did you use to compile your project? [Web tools, Mac tools, etc...]

In Garageband I used the fading tool and in iMovie I used some different slide tools and transitions.

5. What are you good at...what went well for you in this project?

I think that I did good in finding the right videos for the music.

6. With what did you struggle on this project...what was difficult for you?

Matching the video with the music was the hardest part for me.
7. Did you decide to use still slides? Why or why not?  [If not, how did you convey your information?

No because I thought it would be more interesting if i didn't.
8. For what other classes, situations, uses could this type of project be adapted? 

You could use this for any subject instead of doing a powerpoint.

9. What new techniques or technology tools did you use in this project that you've never used before?  Be specific.

I learned how to merge Garageband into iMovie and know the process to match the audio with the video although I am not that good at it yet.

10. How did your project use the transformative property of borrowed images, music, and information to comply with the Copyright Law of 1976?[...not just that you cited the information, etc., but how did you transform the music, information, images, etc.?

I took the videos and music that I used and added to it. I added my voice and some words to the music and videos.

11. Would you do another project like this on your own? Why? Why not? 
Yes I would do this for another subject, but I would not just make a random one for fun on my own.

PND Culture Movies Reflection

A. To what degree did you work toward team goals? (Please explain your answer)
Superior, Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair, Needs Improvement

Very Good because I contributed to my team by doing things such as finding people to interview, I helped think of some interview questions, and I helped make some slides.

B. What specific tasks and duties did you perform as a member of this team?

I found people to interview, I helped think of some questions, and I helped make some slides.

C. To what degree did you offer your gifts, talents, and time as a member of the team?  (Please explain your answer) 
Superior, Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair, Needs Improvement

Very good because I used some of my research skills to find out what equipment you need to use for baseball and I used some of my social skills to find people to interview.

D. To what degree did you take action as a member of the team?  (Please explain your answer) 
Leader, Very Active, Somewhat Active, Had to Be Told What to Do

Somewhat active because I was trying to do what needed to be done and it is hard for me to stay on task all of the time.

E. What makes you most proud about your movie and why?

I like the fact that we made our movie funny yet got the point across about baseball.

F. If you were going to make any changes to your movie, what would they be?

I would make the camera stay more still and not have as much background noise.

1. Upload your slideshow as a movie to your blog posting. [If you have trouble with this, check to see that you exported it in the correct format. If it is still too big, re-export in a smaller format. You may also choose to upload it to YouTube and embed it on your blog.]

2. What tools and techniques did you use to create your podcast?
I used the fade tool.


3.  How could you use a project like this in other classes?
I could use this instead of doing a powerpoint and I wouldn't have to talk in front of the class. I would be able to record myself before.


4.  In the “real world,” how could podcast projects be used (In what careers/businesses, etc.)?
I could use this if I was showing my boss a product I think that a company should sell.


5.  In this project, what did you get good at doing?
I got good at getting the timing right.

6. What was the most difficult part of the assignment?

 Writing the script.

7. How did your project use the transformative property of borrowed images, music, and information to comply with the Copyright Law of 1976? 

[...not just that you cited the information - citing is not enough...tell me how you transformed what you've taken into something new, etc., How did you transform the music, information, images, etc.?

I added my voice to it.


8.  Would you do a project like this on your own?  

Yes, I would do this on my own.

9. If you were going to make any changes/improvements on your podcast what would it/they be?  ...and why?

I would improve my script and record my podcast again.

iPhoto Name

To find letters on the internet I used search words "the letter J" and just changed the letter if I wanted a different letter.

I learned how to make a slideshow on iPhoto.

I could use this if I was in a business and I wanted to show my boss and other workers the product that I think our business should sell.

I preferred this project more because it was more enjoyable.

I transformed the individual letter to make a whole word. I also took the music and added pictures to it.

Merged Charity Letter

My business is Caterpillar and my charity is Banking on Africa.

I told them that 300 million kids in Africa go to bed hungry everyday.

I learned how to make a letter merge so it will say the correct name of the person it is sent to so I don't have to type out every name on the letters.

The easiest part was making the contact list. The most difficult part was finding a charity.

A coach could use this to mail his players schedules.

I learned that 300 million kids in Africa go to bed hungry everyday.

M&M Reflection

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2. Anything that determines or serves as a pattern. http://dictionary.reference.com/

3. I used the 3D pie chart.

4. I learned how to use AutoSum. I also learned how to use the charts.

5. I used colors to represent the color of M&Ms in the bags.

6. Another thing I could use Excel for is a calendar. I could also use it to keep track of my homework for each week.

About Me

1. In this class I hope to learn how I can use my Mac for more productive uses.

2. I prefer for you to put my grades up on NetClassroom.

3. This is a picture of Lionel Messi who is the best soccer player in the world. I put a picture of him because I play soccer as well.