Tech Concepts, 04-24-2026 – Intro Week

Objective:
1. Students will make a gif to learn how to edit video using free tools.
Warm-Up Quiz: 2026-04-24: Stages of Production
1. Complete this Google Form Quiz.
  1. You will be able to see your score after submitting the Quiz. If you do not earn a 5/5, EDIT YOUR ANSWERS until you earn a 5/5.
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.
Announcements:
1. BACK UP ALL WORK YOU VALUE TO GOOGLE DRIVE!
  1. "I couldn't work from home" is an admission of poor planning, not a viable excuse. Make sure everything you care to keep is where you can access it.
2. Computer Buying Guide | Camera Buying Guide | Project Suggestions | "Portable" Software | Shot List Template | WeVideo Class Link | Tutorials

Q4 Project Deadlines:

Intro Week
1. 04/20,Course Expectations
2. 04/22, Mini-Project: Cartoon Character
3. 04/24, Kdenlive GIF
  2. This video explains how to complete this assignment.
  3. Start with a short recording of yourself.
    1. You don't need more than a few seconds.
    2. On the lab computers, the fastest way to do this is with an app called "Cheese."
  4. The rest is explained in the video above.
  5. Use THIS LINK to hand the work in.
  6. Use THIS LINK to make sure you handed the work in correctly.
  7. Rubric:
    1. Format: Submitted file is an animated .gif that features the student.
    2. Text: Submitted file includes text that supports and/or adds context.
    3. Size: Submitted file is less than 10 MB in size.
    4. Copyright: Submitted file does not violate any copyrights.
  8. This 1-Day project is not eligible for late submission or re-submission without a Lawful Absence on file in the main office.
Week 1: Interland Review
1. 04/28, Work Day, Week 1 Exit Ticket Due
2. 04/29, ("Go To Your Major" Day)
3. 04/30, ("Go To Your Major" Day)
Week 2: Interland Review
1. 05/04, Work Day
2. 05/06: ALL MAJOR DAY
3. 05/07, Work Day, Week 2 Exit Ticket Due
4. Saturday, May 3rd: Week 2 Re-Submits Due
Week 3: Student Choice
1. 05/12, Critique Day for Week 2, Work Day
2. 05/14, Work Day, Week 3 Exit Ticket Due
Week 4: Student Choice
1. 05/18, Work Day
2. 05/20, Work Day
3. 05/22, Work Day, Week 4 Exit Ticket Due
4. Sunday, May 31st: Week 4 Re-Submits Due
Week 5: Student Choice
1. 05/27, Critique Day for Week 4, Work Day (Inclement Weather Make-Up Day)
2. 05/28, Work Day, Week 5 Exit Ticket Due
Week 6: Student Choice
1. 06/01, Work Day
2. 06/03, Work Day
3. 06/05, Work Day, Week 6 Exit Ticket Due
4. There is no opportunity to re-submit projects in June.
Mini-Projects
1. 06/09, Critique Day for Week 6
2. 06/11
3. 06/15 (Inclement Weather Make-Up Day)
4. 06/17 (Inclement Weather Make-Up Day)

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. 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 resubmitted using the same form as before, 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.