Information on TED talks and THURSDAY's Assignment

On TED Talks

Reread the information in the 20Time Information Packet.

Read this article from the Chicago Tribune: What TED talk speakers teach us about presenting

Then from this website. TED talk Topics, choose three talks.

Take notes:
Make sure you summarize at least 2 things from their talk.
Answer the following:
1. What was the end product?
2. What was goal of the project?
3. What did the speaker learn about their project?
4. Describe the format of the TED talk.
5. In what ways can you imitate this talk for your TED talk?

Turn your notes in!!! 

Workday 12 5/9/16

OBJECTIVE: 

Analyze questions you have and be able to locate answers.     

BELL WORK: 

Write down the objective. What is your final exam in this class?

Agenda for 5/9/16

• Post blog #12 
• This is your next to last day in the computer lab to work on your #PVhasPassion project. You need to review the RUBRIC you were given on Friday in class, and evaluating your progress. Revise ANYTHING that needs revision!! Blog about this review and your progress this week. 
• You should begin this week working on your final PRESENTATION aka: TED-style TALK!! It must be done by MONDAY!! If you have not done so, search google for TED Talks or 20time videos and watch them. BLOG ABOUT THEM!
• If you have any questions, NOW is the time to ask. POST a comment on the Q & A tab at the top! 

1 week left until TED talk Presentations!!

Workday 11 5/2/16

WELCOME TO MAY 2016

OBJECTIVE: 

Evaluate what You need to complete in order to have your PRODUCT complete next week.    

BELL WORK: 

Write down the objective. List all of the things did this week that kept you from completing your #PVhasPassion assignments.

ITINERARY 5/2/16

1. Post your weekly blog #11 
2. Make sure you Post your interview reflection. This is a 2-page/4 paragraph assignment. (See your packet for the requirements!) 
3. Review TED talks videos. You can search GOOGLE for examples. Also, make sure you review the packet for the TED-style Talk REQUIREMENTS. *** 2 weeks left until TED talks***
4. Your focus right now should be: 

• Finishing the last few things you need to do to complete your project. 
• Ensuring that you have your four static pages. 
• Working on your final TED-Style talk. 
• A YouTube and Google search can lead you to other samples of 20Time Project Talks/ TED-Talks. 

Finish the CLOSURE HERE

Note: Things are progressing quickly. Graduation is just around the corner (3 weeks and 1 day of school!) This is a big project and as stated in the beginning I AM GRADING you on the PROCESS not necessarily on the end product. Your TED-style presentation (which is your SENIOR ENGLISH FINAL EXAM) will need to be complete by MAY 16th!!You need to practice!!

  

Work Day 10 4/25/16

OBJECTIVE: 

Evaluate what you have learned through your interview and what is needed to complete your project.   

BELL WORK: 

Write down the objective. List all of the things you need to do for your project, and another list for your TED-style Talk.

Agenda 4/25/16

• Post blog #10 
•  Post your interview reflection. (See your packet for the requirements!) 
•  Review TED talks videos. Do a Youtube search. 

Your focus right now should be: 

• Finishing the last few things you need to do to complete your project. 
• Beginning to work on your final TED-Style talk. 

• A YouTube search can lead you to other samples of 20Time Project Talks. 

• Ensuring that you have your four static pages. 

1. You should have a project proposal/elevator talk page. 
2. You should have an interview page. 

You might consider pages for:

1. Background information on your project. 
2. Evidence of completion of your project. 
3. A final formal reflection. 
4. A Works Cited Page

Note: Things are progressing quickly. 3 WEEKS Left for this project. Graduation is just around the corner and responsibilities are going to start piling up. Please be sure to look back at your blog, and your packet, to determine your best plan of action! This is a big project and as stated in the beginning I AM GRADING you on the PROCESS not necessarily on the end product. Your TED-style presentation will need to be complete by MAY 16th!!You can do this!

Complete the closure below

Workday #9 4/18/16

OBJECTIVE: 

Evaluate TED talk format through other videos and continue to work on your #PVhasPassion Project

BELL WORK: 

Write down the objective. What is one thing you learned from your interview?

Agenda for Workday 9

1. Students will post blog #9

2. Post your interview and interview reflection. (See your packet for the requirements!)

3. Review TED-talk videos (See post for week of 4/11)

4. Complete the Pre-Assessment for the next unit CLICK HERE 

Note: Things are progressing quickly. Graduation is just around the corner and things are going to start piling on fast. Please be sure to look back at your blog, and your packet, to determine your best plan of action! This is a big project and as stated in the beginning I AM GRADING you on the PROCESS not necessarily on the end product. Your TED-style presentation will need to be complete by MAY 16th!!You can do this!

4 weeks left until TED talks 

4/11 Workday 8

Workday 8:

Objective: Work on your #PVhasPassion project.
Bellwork: Write down the objective. Of all the requirements for this project, what do you still need to do?


Note:
We have been working on this project for a few weeks now. Your TED-talk Presentations and Products are due in 5 weeks. So you are behind. Now is the time to pick yourself up and overcome those challenges. Demonstrate your 212 attitude and shine bright. Use this time in class to catch up, organize your next step, and/or get help/guidance from Mrs. Walker.

You need to believe, as I do, that YOU CAN DO THIS!!  

I believe in YOU! 

Agenda: 

• Post your weekly reflection. You should have 8 (which is 16 paragraphs and 8 pictures). Remember that these weekly reflections need to discuss any challenges you are having, problems, issues, thoughts, annoyances, etc. POST SOMETHING!! 
• Have Mrs. Walker evaluate your interview questions. I have pushed the due date for the actual interview to next week. Remember the interview should be done with the person you chose as your MENTOR! See your brainstorming worksheet in the packet. 
•    For the interview you need to have: 7-10 questions approved by ME the teacher, have a meeting with your expert and OBTAIN PERMISSION TO RECORD THE INTERVIEW, Post a 1-page reflection about the interview and what you learned. (This should be on its own separate blog page), and post the recording. 
• If you are having trouble posting your videos let me know. Also search the blogger help area for assistance in posting. 

http://quotesgram.com/overcoming-obstacles-quotes-by-women/#lZhuzpAHGB

4/4 Workday #7

Objective: Evaluate other TED talks and their format in order to begin to plan yours.

Bellwork:   Write down the objective. What do you need to do in order to complete your interview by 4/11

Workday # 7 Agenda for 4/4/16

A. Post blog REFLECTION #7 
B. Complete a pitch evaluation form ON your OWN pitch and 1 other student’s.
C.  Post your Interview questions for approval before interviewing mentor – Meet with MRs. Walker to make sure you have  
D. Review TED talks videos.

Review this website. TED talk Topics
Make sure you summarize at least 2 things from their talk.
Answer the following:
1. What was the end product?
2. What was goal of the project?
3. What did the speaker learn about their project?
4. Describe the format of the TED talk.
5. In what ways can you imitate this talk for your TED talk?

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