Windows Live Movie Maker is a free video editing program included with Windows 7 that allows users to combine video, photos, music and text to create movies. Key features include adding multimedia files, customizing movies with transitions and effects, previewing projects, and saving finished movies to a computer or burning to a DVD. The program provides various tools for formatting text, editing video and audio clips, and adding animations or visual effects.
The document provides an overview of activities at Clarksburg High School's (CHS) Media Center during the first quarter of fiscal year 2014 (August-October 2013). It summarizes that the Media Specialist's roles are primarily as a teacher (70%) and instructional partner (5%), with other duties including information specialist, program administrator, and technology support. It introduces the new Media Assistant Martha Mossberg and highlights instructional focuses in the Media Center, materials circulation and usage statistics, professional development opportunities for staff, and support for the CHS Book Club.
1) The Clarksburg High School Media Center is now selling snacks and drinks to raise funds for special purchases, books for the book club, and a reading incentive program.
2) The Media Center staff received training on new features like citation creation using ISBN numbers and attended professional development on topics like Photostory.
3) During the second quarter, over 12,000 student visits were made to the Media Center, materials circulated to faculty and students topped 2,000, and the book club read two titles.
The document provides information about the roles and responsibilities of media specialists at Clarksburg Media Center for the first quarter of FY13 (August-October 2012). It discusses the transition to a new library management system called Destiny Quest and highlights that all 9th graders received instruction on the system. It also summarizes some of the instructional sessions, books circulated, programs, and meetings that occurred in the Media Center during this time period.
During the third quarter of FY13:
- A parent-child reunification training video was created featuring footage from CHS drills.
- Several staff participated in webinars and conferences focused on circulation systems and library technologies.
- Small groups used the media center daily for instruction and assessment.
- 145 videos were borrowed by faculty to supplement instruction.
This document provides a check-list and rubric for grading a research paper. It lists basic requirements for the paper such as using correct documentation style, citing sources, and meeting minimum length standards. It also requires students to complete preliminary work like an issue proposal, note cards, and outline. The rubric evaluates preliminary work, use of sources, content and organization, mechanics, and information literacy, awarding points in each category. The total possible grade is 100 points.
Creative Commons is a non-profit organization that provides free copyright licenses to allow for the legal sharing and use of creative works. They offer standardized licenses that allow creators to choose how their work can be shared and used, from completely open to allowing only non-commercial uses. Major companies, universities, and artists use Creative Commons licenses to make their works more openly available while still maintaining some control over how they are used.
Windows Live Movie Maker is a free video editing program included with Windows 7 that allows users to combine video, photos, music and text to create movies. Key features include adding multimedia files, customizing movies with transitions and effects, previewing projects, and saving finished movies to a computer or burning to a DVD. The program provides various tools for formatting text, editing video and audio clips, and adding animations or visual effects.
The document provides an overview of activities at Clarksburg High School's (CHS) Media Center during the first quarter of fiscal year 2014 (August-October 2013). It summarizes that the Media Specialist's roles are primarily as a teacher (70%) and instructional partner (5%), with other duties including information specialist, program administrator, and technology support. It introduces the new Media Assistant Martha Mossberg and highlights instructional focuses in the Media Center, materials circulation and usage statistics, professional development opportunities for staff, and support for the CHS Book Club.
1) The Clarksburg High School Media Center is now selling snacks and drinks to raise funds for special purchases, books for the book club, and a reading incentive program.
2) The Media Center staff received training on new features like citation creation using ISBN numbers and attended professional development on topics like Photostory.
3) During the second quarter, over 12,000 student visits were made to the Media Center, materials circulated to faculty and students topped 2,000, and the book club read two titles.
The document provides information about the roles and responsibilities of media specialists at Clarksburg Media Center for the first quarter of FY13 (August-October 2012). It discusses the transition to a new library management system called Destiny Quest and highlights that all 9th graders received instruction on the system. It also summarizes some of the instructional sessions, books circulated, programs, and meetings that occurred in the Media Center during this time period.
During the third quarter of FY13:
- A parent-child reunification training video was created featuring footage from CHS drills.
- Several staff participated in webinars and conferences focused on circulation systems and library technologies.
- Small groups used the media center daily for instruction and assessment.
- 145 videos were borrowed by faculty to supplement instruction.
This document provides a check-list and rubric for grading a research paper. It lists basic requirements for the paper such as using correct documentation style, citing sources, and meeting minimum length standards. It also requires students to complete preliminary work like an issue proposal, note cards, and outline. The rubric evaluates preliminary work, use of sources, content and organization, mechanics, and information literacy, awarding points in each category. The total possible grade is 100 points.
Creative Commons is a non-profit organization that provides free copyright licenses to allow for the legal sharing and use of creative works. They offer standardized licenses that allow creators to choose how their work can be shared and used, from completely open to allowing only non-commercial uses. Major companies, universities, and artists use Creative Commons licenses to make their works more openly available while still maintaining some control over how they are used.
The document provides instructions for a group project where students will research and present on a group of people who have been historically persecuted. It outlines that in the novel To Kill a Mockingbird, mockingbirds represent innocent people who are persecuted. Students will choose a persecuted group, research them using at least 3 sources to answer questions about who they were, when and where they were persecuted, what type of persecution occurred and why, and the results. They will create a PowerPoint presentation and turn in materials including a bibliography and multiple choice questions.
The Clarksburg Media Center hosted its first Islamic Culture Fair during lunch on March 21. Students organized displays about Islamic history, religion, and culture. A presenter spoke about Islamic women's issues. Community members contributed traditional Islamic foods. The event aimed to increase cultural awareness. The Media Center staff was pleased to host. Student usage of the Media Center during the quarter totaled over 14,000 visits.
Students will create a fictional newspaper from the 1930s setting of To Kill a Mockingbird. Working in pairs, students must write four news stories - two about events from the novel and two about real historical events from the 1930s. The newspaper should have a front page with two major stories and photos, and a second page with two additional stories. Research from multiple sources is required, and stories must have headlines, bylines, and follow basic news writing principles. A works cited page is also required to cite all sources.
This document contains a rubric for evaluating student group presentations. It assesses students on preparation, organization of content, depth of subject knowledge, quality of visual aids, mechanics, presentation skills, verbal techniques, and group work. The rubric includes spaces to provide point values and percentage grades for each group's performance on the various criteria.
The document outlines an assignment to create a newsletter reporting on events from the book "To Kill a Mockingbird" and real-world news from the 1930s. Students must write two articles: one summarizing an important event from the book, and another on a real-world event researched using at least two sources. A checklist reminds students to turn in note cards, a works cited page listing at least two sources, and a completed newsletter with both articles in their own words and graphics.
This document provides instructions for a final humanities paper assignment. Students must write a two-page paper selecting a non-US country or region and a subject area to research. They are provided time in the computer lab and media center to conduct research using at least 3 print or database sources and 2 internet sources. The typed paper and documentation page are due on Turnitin.com by the end of lunch on the specified date. Late papers will be lowered 10 points per day.
This document contains a rubric for evaluating student group presentations. It assesses students on preparation, organization of content, depth of subject knowledge, quality of visual aids, mechanics, presentation skills, verbal techniques, and group work. The rubric includes spaces to provide point values and percentage grades for each group's performance on the various criteria.
The document outlines an assignment to create a newsletter reporting on events from the book "To Kill a Mockingbird" and real-world news from the 1930s. Students must write two articles: one summarizing an important event from the book, and another on a real-world event researched using at least two sources. A checklist reminds students to turn in note cards, a works cited page listing at least two sources, and a completed newsletter with both articles in their own words and graphics.
The summary discusses the novel To Kill a Mockingbird and explains that in the novel, Atticus Finch tells his children that it is wrong to kill mockingbirds because they are innocent and simply create music for others to enjoy. The summary states that several characters in the story represent metaphorical mockingbirds in that they are innocent individuals who are persecuted based on rumors and false impressions. It concludes by saying that students will research and present on a group of people who have been historically persecuted.
This document provides instructions and grading criteria for a research project on To Kill a Mockingbird. Students will research a topic related to the novel's setting and plot, take notes, create a 4-6 slide PowerPoint presentation, and answer questions about the class presentations. Students will receive two grades - one for their presentation materials and one for their worksheet based on the class slides. Presentations are due by a specified deadline.
Glogster is an online tool that allows users to create digital posters called "glogs." Glogs can include text, images, videos, and other multimedia elements. To create a glog, users register for a free account and then add elements like backgrounds, graphics, images and text using the provided tools. Glogs can be kept private or shared publicly by copying the glog's unique URL. Users are referred to as "gloggers" when creating and sharing their glogs online.
This document provides instructions for creating a digital story using Microsoft Photostory 3. It outlines the 5 main steps:
1. Import and arrange pictures by adding images from files and reordering them in the timeline.
2. Add titles to pictures by typing text over slides and formatting fonts.
3. Record narration by speaking into a microphone to add audio descriptions to each slide.
4. Customize motion by adding transitions between slides like pans and zooms, and setting the display time.
5. Add background music by selecting or creating music files and adjusting the volume level.
The instructions provide details on tools within each step to edit, preview, and save the progress on the
Clarksburg HS Media Center - 2010-2011 Quater 2 Newsletterchsmediacenter
The document provides an overview of activities and statistics from the Clarksburg Media Center for the second quarter of FY11 from November 2010 to January 2011. It summarizes that National Gaming Day was celebrated where students played board games during lunch to promote learning skills. It also lists the roles of the Media Specialist and time spent on each duty. Usage statistics are presented on classes using the center, books circulated, and student visits during different times of day.
The document provides instructions for a group project where students will research and present on a group of people who have been historically persecuted. It outlines that in the novel To Kill a Mockingbird, mockingbirds represent innocent people who are persecuted. Students will choose a persecuted group, research them using at least 3 sources to answer questions about who they were, when and where they were persecuted, what type of persecution occurred and why, and the results. They will create a PowerPoint presentation and turn in materials including a bibliography and multiple choice questions.
The Clarksburg Media Center hosted its first Islamic Culture Fair during lunch on March 21. Students organized displays about Islamic history, religion, and culture. A presenter spoke about Islamic women's issues. Community members contributed traditional Islamic foods. The event aimed to increase cultural awareness. The Media Center staff was pleased to host. Student usage of the Media Center during the quarter totaled over 14,000 visits.
Students will create a fictional newspaper from the 1930s setting of To Kill a Mockingbird. Working in pairs, students must write four news stories - two about events from the novel and two about real historical events from the 1930s. The newspaper should have a front page with two major stories and photos, and a second page with two additional stories. Research from multiple sources is required, and stories must have headlines, bylines, and follow basic news writing principles. A works cited page is also required to cite all sources.
This document contains a rubric for evaluating student group presentations. It assesses students on preparation, organization of content, depth of subject knowledge, quality of visual aids, mechanics, presentation skills, verbal techniques, and group work. The rubric includes spaces to provide point values and percentage grades for each group's performance on the various criteria.
The document outlines an assignment to create a newsletter reporting on events from the book "To Kill a Mockingbird" and real-world news from the 1930s. Students must write two articles: one summarizing an important event from the book, and another on a real-world event researched using at least two sources. A checklist reminds students to turn in note cards, a works cited page listing at least two sources, and a completed newsletter with both articles in their own words and graphics.
This document provides instructions for a final humanities paper assignment. Students must write a two-page paper selecting a non-US country or region and a subject area to research. They are provided time in the computer lab and media center to conduct research using at least 3 print or database sources and 2 internet sources. The typed paper and documentation page are due on Turnitin.com by the end of lunch on the specified date. Late papers will be lowered 10 points per day.
This document contains a rubric for evaluating student group presentations. It assesses students on preparation, organization of content, depth of subject knowledge, quality of visual aids, mechanics, presentation skills, verbal techniques, and group work. The rubric includes spaces to provide point values and percentage grades for each group's performance on the various criteria.
The document outlines an assignment to create a newsletter reporting on events from the book "To Kill a Mockingbird" and real-world news from the 1930s. Students must write two articles: one summarizing an important event from the book, and another on a real-world event researched using at least two sources. A checklist reminds students to turn in note cards, a works cited page listing at least two sources, and a completed newsletter with both articles in their own words and graphics.
The summary discusses the novel To Kill a Mockingbird and explains that in the novel, Atticus Finch tells his children that it is wrong to kill mockingbirds because they are innocent and simply create music for others to enjoy. The summary states that several characters in the story represent metaphorical mockingbirds in that they are innocent individuals who are persecuted based on rumors and false impressions. It concludes by saying that students will research and present on a group of people who have been historically persecuted.
This document provides instructions and grading criteria for a research project on To Kill a Mockingbird. Students will research a topic related to the novel's setting and plot, take notes, create a 4-6 slide PowerPoint presentation, and answer questions about the class presentations. Students will receive two grades - one for their presentation materials and one for their worksheet based on the class slides. Presentations are due by a specified deadline.
Glogster is an online tool that allows users to create digital posters called "glogs." Glogs can include text, images, videos, and other multimedia elements. To create a glog, users register for a free account and then add elements like backgrounds, graphics, images and text using the provided tools. Glogs can be kept private or shared publicly by copying the glog's unique URL. Users are referred to as "gloggers" when creating and sharing their glogs online.
This document provides instructions for creating a digital story using Microsoft Photostory 3. It outlines the 5 main steps:
1. Import and arrange pictures by adding images from files and reordering them in the timeline.
2. Add titles to pictures by typing text over slides and formatting fonts.
3. Record narration by speaking into a microphone to add audio descriptions to each slide.
4. Customize motion by adding transitions between slides like pans and zooms, and setting the display time.
5. Add background music by selecting or creating music files and adjusting the volume level.
The instructions provide details on tools within each step to edit, preview, and save the progress on the
Clarksburg HS Media Center - 2010-2011 Quater 2 Newsletterchsmediacenter
The document provides an overview of activities and statistics from the Clarksburg Media Center for the second quarter of FY11 from November 2010 to January 2011. It summarizes that National Gaming Day was celebrated where students played board games during lunch to promote learning skills. It also lists the roles of the Media Specialist and time spent on each duty. Usage statistics are presented on classes using the center, books circulated, and student visits during different times of day.