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Technology Concepts, Q2, 11-20-2023

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THIS VIDEO EXPLAINS TODAY'S EXPECTATIONS!

Today's to-do list includes the following items:

  1. Warm-Up: 
    1. Define the following words in Canvas:
      1. Positive Criticism
      2. Constructive Criticism
      3. Negative Criticism
    2. Warm-Ups are usually a 5 point Independent Work grade if a written response is expected, or a 5 point Assessment grade if the Warm-Up is a quiz. They are due at the start of class and not eligible for late submission or resubmission.
  2. Monthly Incentives
    1. Monthly Media Arts Incentive:
      1. "Arcade Day" at the end of the month.
        1. November's Arcade Day is scheduled for 11/29/2023.
      2. Students remain eligible unless a Notice of Concern has been earned that month for grades or behavior, though a student who missed out from low grades can earn back their Arcade Day privileges if they bring their grade back up.
        1. Check SchoolMax - if your avg is 70% or above, you're probably eligible.
  3. Q2 Project 1
    1. Due 11-17
    2. Critique Day: 11-20
      1. The work that's handed in will be shown to the rest of the class, and students will be asked to critique the work of their peers.
      2. Every student will be expected to critique a minimum of ten (10) student-submitted projects, with additional critiques scored as extra credit.
        1. Each critique can earn up to three (3) points.
          1. One point for meaningful positive feedback.
          2. One point for actionable constructive feedback.
          3. One point for the feedback being specific to the project being critiqued. ("Good job!" is not specific feedback!)
      3. Critiques are a 30 point Assessment grade and are not eligible for resubmission or late submission.
  4. Q2 Project 2
    1. Due 12-08
      1. 11-27: Pre-Production Due
      2. 11-29 (Arcade Day): Additional work day for students not eligible for Arcade Day
      3. 12-01: Production Due
      4. 12-05: Post-Production Due
      5. 12-07: "Put Out Fires" Day
    2. Critique Day: 12-11-2023
  5. Q2 Project 3
    1. Due 12-22
  6. Q2 Project 4
    1. Due 01-12
  7. Exit Ticket
    1. There are no Exit Tickets on Critique Days.
    2. Exit Tickets are always 10 point Classwork grades and not eligible for late submission or resubmission. They are due during the last 10 minutes of class.