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Tech Concepts, 04-10-2026 – Week 8

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No video for today, but this is not our first Critique Day. The expectations have not changed.

  1. Objective:
    1. Students will critique the work of their peers to share learning opportunities.
  2. Warm-Up: 2026-04-10: Critique Prep
    1. This is our 3rd and final critique of the course, you should be able to jump right into it using the links below.
      1. This is the form for submitting your FIVE (5) Critiques!
      2. This is the link to your PERSONALIZED list of whose work you need to critique.
    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 re-submission.
  3. Announcements:
    1. BACK UP ALL WORK YOU VALUE TO GOOGLE DRIVE!
      1. This course will be ending soon. Make sure everything you care to keep is where you can access it.
    2. March's Arcade Day is today, April 8th.
      1. You will need to have a 70% OR HIGHER in this class to be eligible. (Check StudentVue.)
      2. This does not change any deadlines.
    3. Computer Buying Guide | Camera Buying Guide | Project Suggestions | "Portable" Software | Shot List Template | WeVideo Class Link | Tutorials
  4. Q3 Project Deadlines:
    1. 03/27, Mini-Project 1: Logo Stinger
      1. This 1-Day project is not eligible for late submission or re-submission without a Lawful Absence on file in the main office.
    2. 04/08, Mini-Project: Inkscape Rooms (Arcade Day)
    3. 04/10, Critique Day for Week 6 Exit Ticket (Project 3)
      1. This is the form for submitting your FIVE (5) Critiques!
      2. This is the link to your PERSONALIZED list of whose work you need to critique.
      3. Critiques are a 15 point Assessment grade and are not eligible for re-submission or late submission.
    4. FILM FESTIVAL PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS
      1. Vote for your favorites! (Voting closes on April 17th.)
      2. EVERYONE may vote once per category per email.
        1. Yes, EVERYONE. Share this link with friends and family.
        2. (Previous years allowed daily votes. That is not allowed this year.)
      3. We have entries in the Narrative, Animation, and We The People categories.
    5. 04/14, Mini-Project: TBD
      1. This 1-Day project is not eligible for late submission or re-submission without a Lawful Absence on file in the main office.
    6. 04/16, Mini-Project: TBD
      1. This 1-Day project is not eligible for late submission or re-submission without a Lawful Absence on file in the main office.
  5. Odd Numbered Exit Ticket Rubric:
    4 pts Student has shared their plan for their current project.
    3 pts It is clear which project has been selected.
    3 pts It is clear that the student is following the rubric for their chosen project, even if they have not yet met all of the criteria.
    1. Even numbered Exit Ticket Rubrics will vary, and are included with the project information.
    2. NOTE: Links that do not show any content and files that cannot be opened do not count towards the completion of this assignment. Sharing the work with the rest of the class is ESSENTIAL for getting a grade above a zero.
    3. Feedback from the critiques is provided in the Canvas assignment for that project.
    4. Projects are eligible for re-submission, but only once. They must be re-submitted via Canvas, and no later than 10 days after feedback has been shared with them in Canvas. The last project of each Quarter is not eligible for re-submission due to its proximity to the end of the Quarter!
    5. Deadlines for future projects are not adjusted. Students are encouraged to not put off starting Project 4 because they've decided to work on redoing Project 3 from scratch.