Sample Works
Quarter 1
Fiction Destiny Collection |
SIRS Discoverer: How-To |
When in need of a fiction collection, I knew how to make and refine a search. I knew how to find the author and genre. I now know how to find books that are similar to those I search for, and where to locate them in the DSA library. When looking for eBooks and audio-books, I knew they could be included in a search filter. I now know that they appear when a search is made for a book (That is if that book has an eBook or audio-book form). When looking in NoveList Plus, I knew that you could search for fiction and nonfiction titles of any theme. I now know that you can add an age group to your search, if your book has a specific one.During this project, I improved on refining my searches, finding read-alikes, finding audio-books, and finding book trailers. Now I am able to narrow down my searches, to find exactly where a resource is found in the Library.
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Before this assignment, I knew all databases could be found in the Destiny Discoverer home page. I already knew how to log into the databases I needed. I now know how to log into the rest of the data bases, and understand what they provide. I already knew how to navigate, search, and cite in all databases. I now know that age group is a new addition to the filter when researching. I knew how to apply the CRAAP test to resources I found. I knew that a website has to pass at least ⅗ parts of it to be credible. I now know how to refine my searches, so that I get accurate and credible information. Recently I learned how to change the year limit, in order to get more recent results when searching. With this knowledge, I can find resources that are recent, and up to date.
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Quarter 2
I knew a lot about google slides before this project. I have previously made many presentations, slideshows, one pagers, and more. I know how to navigate my way through it to find anything. I improved on making my information look more presentable. I also have been working on making things look appealing to the eye. I have known only a little bit about screencastify. I have learned how to edit my videos. I didn’t really have a lot of time to explore it, the last time I used it.
I have learned a lot about diversity in literature. It is important to mix up the norm in any form of writing. It should come from any point of view/ opinion. I have learned that the power of a single story is dangerous. Books written as mirrors and windows are very important. Mirror books let us know that we are not alone. It makes us feel less stressed. Window books help us stand in someone else’s shoes. Hopefully we could help someone in the future with a problem by learning that type of empathy. Five Feet Apart has reflected upon me greatly. When I was younger, I was diagnosed with serious asthma. I was constantly in a hospital. It felt like my whole life was going to be spent there. I wasn’t actually getting to “live”, as reflected in Five Feet Apart. These technology skills will help me stand out in interviews and presentations. It will also show in any type of literature.
I have learned a lot about diversity in literature. It is important to mix up the norm in any form of writing. It should come from any point of view/ opinion. I have learned that the power of a single story is dangerous. Books written as mirrors and windows are very important. Mirror books let us know that we are not alone. It makes us feel less stressed. Window books help us stand in someone else’s shoes. Hopefully we could help someone in the future with a problem by learning that type of empathy. Five Feet Apart has reflected upon me greatly. When I was younger, I was diagnosed with serious asthma. I was constantly in a hospital. It felt like my whole life was going to be spent there. I wasn’t actually getting to “live”, as reflected in Five Feet Apart. These technology skills will help me stand out in interviews and presentations. It will also show in any type of literature.
Quarter 3
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By making a psa video, I have improved in several skills. I have been able to sift through real and fake news. I checked information to see how relevant it is. In general, I have been able to search for content I am looking for. If I had to do something differently to improve my psa, I would pick a different music selection and make it much shorter. I feel like my music was a bit monotone, and needed something more uplifting. I would change the length of my psa, because watchers lose interest if a video is long. I would also like to learn how to make a good attention grabber/hook. My big understanding of Checkology is to consume and produce media carefully. Make sure to filter real news from fake, and distribute accurate information. Taking the information I have on Checkology, I will thoroughly search the sources of news to find accuracy. Most media online is probably fake, and you would have to dig for reliable information. Retaining the knowledge I have, it would be easier to find accurate media.
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