Friday, April 23, 2010

Bola Azeez Taiwo

Bola Azeez Taiwo 
04/19/10
C-Block
Music has many different affects on the world we are in.Music also has done many positive and negative ideas and events.Music is a big part in many different peoples lives and have reached all corners of the world. There are many different kinds of music in a region and a greater diversities in the world.Many music artist have taken their fame and musical talent to under privileged countries to help out ,and give the people joy. People also use music to escape the problem they are facing in their life. Other people also use music to actually become a musical artist. Music up lifts many people days when they a bad one. Even though there is music that isn't positive,there is even more that does positive then bad.Music is an art form that has many different styles and ways of being presented.Music has helped so many lives that we cant even count it. We cant explain how music lifts peoples souls and what it does.Music helps in every ones life whatever genre you listen to heavy metal ,rap ,hip-hop,soft rock anything.If you can sum music up and its effects in one word it would be amazing it has done so much,and it will continue to do

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

This is my grading of of digitales storys CLICK HERE

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

The topic that I picked for the second digital story is how music shapes the world.


Music shapes the world in many different ways.It helps many people with the problems that they are having in life.

Monday, April 12, 2010

Name: Bola Taiwo                     ...

Name: Bola Taiwo                                                                                          21st century Technology
4/12                                                                                                                  Digital Story 2
 
 
Introduction to Digital Story 2
 
 
1) What is your Topic: The way music shapes the world
 
 
2) What is the time period of story: since music was created
 
 
3)List the major points, facts, events, people, and/or ideas of your story: Different music artist and major hit records. Also big music concerts 
 
 
 
 
 
4)Why do you feel this story is important to tell? because music has a big part in a lot of different peoples lives 
 
 
 
 
5) What are some challenges of telling this story? (hard to find information, personal, etc) Its going to be hard to research all the different music genres.Also its going to be hard  to find different hit records before my time 
 
 


 
6) List some images that come to mind when you think about this story? Famous artist and album covers




7) How does your project relate to our CSI Graduate Portfolio? It show that I am aware of my surroundings 
 
 
 
 

 

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Digital Storytelling Rubric

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Digital Storytelling Rubric


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CATEGORY

4

3

2

1

FOCUS

Point of View - Purpose

Establishes a purpose early on and maintains a clear focus throughout.

Establishes a purpose early on and maintains focus for most of the presentation.

There are a few lapses in focus, but the purpose is fairly clear.

It is difficult to figure out the purpose of the presentation.

FOCUS

Point of View - Awareness of Audience

Strong awareness of audience in the design. Students can clearly explain why they felt the vocabulary, audio and graphics chosen fit the target audience.

Some awareness of audience in the design. Students can partially explain why they felt the vocabulary, audio and graphics chosen fit the target audience.

Some awareness of audience in the design. Students find it difficult to explain how the vocabulary, audio and graphics chosen fit the target audience.

 

Limited awareness of the needs and interests of the target audience.

 

CONTENT

General

Photostory contains 10+ pictures and appropriate music/narration

Photostory contains 8-9 pictures and appropriate music/narration

Photostory contains 6-7 pictures and music/narration may or may not be appropriate

Photostory contains 5 or fewer pictures and music/narration may or may not be appropriate

CONTENT

Images

Images create a distinct atmosphere or tone that matches different parts of the story. The images may communicate symbolism/metaphors

Images create an atmosphere or tone that matches some parts of the story. The images may communicate symbolism/ metaphors.

An attempt was made to use images to create an atmosphere/tone but it needed more work. Image choice is logical.

Little or no attempt to use images to create an appropriate atmosphere/tone.

ORGANIZATION

Sequencing of Information

Graphics & story line are organized in a clear, logical way. The story is easy to follow.

Most information is organized in a clear, logical way.  One picture seems to be out of place.

Two or more pictures seem to be out of place making the story difficult to follow.

There is no clear story.  Pictures seem to be sequenced randomly.

STYLE

Voice - Consistency

Voice quality is clear and consistently audible throughout the presentation.

Voice quality is clear and consistently audible throughout the majority (85-95%) of the presentation.

Voice quality is clear and consistently audible through some (70-84%)of the presentation.

Voice quality needs more attention.

STYLE

Voice - Pacing

The pace (rhythm and voice punctuation) fits the story line and helps the audience really "get into" the story.

Occasionally speaks too fast or too slowly for the story line. The pacing (rhythm and voice punctuation) is relatively engaging for the audience.

Tries to use pacing (rhythm and voice punctuation), but it is often noticeable that the pacing does not fit the story line. Audience is not consistently engaged.

No attempt to match the pace of the storytelling to the story line or the audience.

STYLE

Layout

Layout is exceptionally creative and visually appealing.  The fonts, color, and background all work together to provide a consistent theme and a presentation that is easy to view/read. 

 

Layout is creative and visually appealing.  The fonts, colors, and background almost provide a clear theme. It is generally an easy presentation to read and follow.

 

Layout is visually appealing although some slides may be too cluttered or too empty.  The fonts, colors, and background do not necessarily provide a theme and there may be parts that are difficult to view/read.

 

Layout lacks visual appeal and is sometimes too cluttered or too empty.  It may be confusing at times.  The fonts, color, and background do not work well together  in the presentation making it difficult to view/read. There may be too many types of fonts, etc.

 

CONVENTIONS

Grammar

Grammar and usage were correct. 

Grammar and usage were typically correct, and errors did not detract from the story.

Grammar and usage were typically correct, but errors detracted from story.

Repeated errors in grammar and usage distracted greatly from the story.

CONVENTIONS

Pictures/Graphics

Images are clear and in focus and cropped if necessary

 

Most pictures are clear and in focus and cropped if necessary

 

Some pictures are clear and in focus and cropped if necessary

 

Most pictures are not clear and are not in focus

 

 

 

Total Score  ______40 points

Wednesday, April 7, 2010