This lesson requires the review of the previous modules, and an essay.
This module will last 3 weeks.
Objective
To reflect on the experiences obtained from completed modules for this course, and the acquisition of self-awareness and renewed perspective.
Instructions
1. For the first week of this final module, review the photos of the completed projects of the other students in the class. Examine each one, seeking out any new perspectives of self-awareness. Make a list of thoughts that you experience as you study other students work, thinking about any influences their process has made on your process.
2. Once you have made your list of thoughts, write a 3-4 page essay describing what you see in other students projects, what you think about each project, whether they have provided any new insights into your own self-awareness, and connections you made to the projects. Include any emotions that you feel during this time as you continue the process of identifying self through critical thinking and awareness. Reflect on your own experiences while seeking connections to others experiences and how this process has transformed your own self-awareness. Properly cite all materials used using APA style.
3. Post your essay to your blog, and respond to at least two other students essays sharing any additional final thoughts on self-awareness, and how it affects the learning process.
Assessment
The assessment
for this lesson is based on the culminated understanding of self-awareness and its role in learning. In addition, construction and length of the essay, along with substantive discussion posts are an integral portion of the final grade.
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Inquiring into Identity
This lesson requires the creation of Wordles, and a short essay.
This module will last 2 weeks.
Objective
To inquire into the meaning of existence and its application to self-awareness.
Instructions
1. Think about and inquire into the meaning of existence, and make a list of words that you feel are relevant to describe your existence. This list can include words that represent your likes, dislikes, values, interests, occupations, personality, family, etc..
2. In addition to the first list, create a second list with words that you feel describes the existence of what it means to be human. These lists can take time, so spend the first week writing down what comes to mind. Feel free to discuss with others outside of class what words they think of to describe existence.
3.Once you have your lists completed, go to www.wordle.com. Choose the words from your lists that you feel are representative of yourself and the human being. Feel free to experiment with options and the layout of your Wordle, again choosing the format you feel best represents your perspective and understanding of existence. Take a screenshot of your Wordles, edit them in Photoshop, save as JPEG's, and upload them both to your blog.
4. Write a 2-3 page essay discussing your project, and what existence means to you as an individual and as part of the human species. Discuss who you spoke with and their perspective on existence and how this altered your own. Include how and why you chose the words and layout, and how they have further enlightened your self-awareness. Properly cite all materials used using APA style.
5. Respond to at least two other students posts providing constructive criticism and feedback.
Assessment
The assessment for this lesson is based on active participation in the inquiry into the meaning of existence and how it applies to self-awareness.The discussion serves to share understanding, while the essay and project show individual knowledge of the objective.
This module will last 2 weeks.
Objective
To inquire into the meaning of existence and its application to self-awareness.
Instructions
1. Think about and inquire into the meaning of existence, and make a list of words that you feel are relevant to describe your existence. This list can include words that represent your likes, dislikes, values, interests, occupations, personality, family, etc..
2. In addition to the first list, create a second list with words that you feel describes the existence of what it means to be human. These lists can take time, so spend the first week writing down what comes to mind. Feel free to discuss with others outside of class what words they think of to describe existence.
3.Once you have your lists completed, go to www.wordle.com. Choose the words from your lists that you feel are representative of yourself and the human being. Feel free to experiment with options and the layout of your Wordle, again choosing the format you feel best represents your perspective and understanding of existence. Take a screenshot of your Wordles, edit them in Photoshop, save as JPEG's, and upload them both to your blog.
4. Write a 2-3 page essay discussing your project, and what existence means to you as an individual and as part of the human species. Discuss who you spoke with and their perspective on existence and how this altered your own. Include how and why you chose the words and layout, and how they have further enlightened your self-awareness. Properly cite all materials used using APA style.
5. Respond to at least two other students posts providing constructive criticism and feedback.
Assessment
The assessment for this lesson is based on active participation in the inquiry into the meaning of existence and how it applies to self-awareness.The discussion serves to share understanding, while the essay and project show individual knowledge of the objective.
Imagining Identity
This lesson requires the creation of a collage using Photoshop.
This module will last 3 weeks.
Objective
To continue the identification of self-awareness through imagination and artistic expression.
Instructions
1.For this module, we will be revisiting collage. This time the student will make all choices for the use of digital media in the creation of the collage. Feel free to use photos, cartoons, animations, text, and to apply filters. The key to this project is to imagine where the student envisions themselves in the future. This can include family, employment, education, timelines, etc..
2. Once the collage is complete, save it as a JPEG and upload it to your blog. Discuss your choices for your collage, and how each element relates to you and what you imagine for your future. Include both positive and negative experiences encountered while creating this collage. Properly cite all material used using APA style.
3. During the final week of this module, reply to at least two other students projects, providing suggestions and constructive criticism. Include any new perspectives gained from reviewing other students' collages.
Assessment
The assessment for this lesson is based on active participation in the applied collage project, and the discussion of both individual and other students completed projects. The identification of self-awareness through imagination is key in this module to display gained understanding and perspective of self.
This module will last 3 weeks.
Objective
To continue the identification of self-awareness through imagination and artistic expression.
Instructions
1.For this module, we will be revisiting collage. This time the student will make all choices for the use of digital media in the creation of the collage. Feel free to use photos, cartoons, animations, text, and to apply filters. The key to this project is to imagine where the student envisions themselves in the future. This can include family, employment, education, timelines, etc..
2. Once the collage is complete, save it as a JPEG and upload it to your blog. Discuss your choices for your collage, and how each element relates to you and what you imagine for your future. Include both positive and negative experiences encountered while creating this collage. Properly cite all material used using APA style.
3. During the final week of this module, reply to at least two other students projects, providing suggestions and constructive criticism. Include any new perspectives gained from reviewing other students' collages.
Assessment
The assessment for this lesson is based on active participation in the applied collage project, and the discussion of both individual and other students completed projects. The identification of self-awareness through imagination is key in this module to display gained understanding and perspective of self.
Experimenting & Identity
This lesson requires the use of Photoshop and/or Illustrator to create a poster or bumper sticker based on a topic that is meaningful to the student, while utilizing tools that are new or challenging to the student.
This module will last 3 weeks.
Objective
To experiment with new and challenging tools in digital media, while continuing the identification of self.
Instructions
1. During the first week of this module, create a sketch of your poster or bumper sticker. Scan, upload, and post your sketch to your blog, and discuss what tools you plan to use to reproduce it in Photoshop/Illustrator. Post to other classmates projects, making suggestions for consideration.
2. In the second week, create your poster or bumper sticker incorporating the tools that you identified as new or challenging. Feel free to ask questions or for help along the way from the instructor, students, or from online tutorials (www.youtube.com is a very good source). Experiment with the multitude of possibilities available in these programs. Save your completed project as a JPEG, and post it to your blog.
3. In addition to your poster or bumper sticker, write about your experiences working in these software programs on this project. Discuss your challenges, why you had difficulty with specific tools, whether you have furthered your ability to use these tools, if you plan to use them in the future, and also discuss the chosen topic and its relevance to you. Properly cite all materials used using APA style.
4. During the final week of this module, respond to at least two other classmates blog posts sharing thoughts, suggestions, and constructive criticism for their completed projects, and chosen topic. Responses should be substantive expressing how students have enhanced their ability and perspective through self-expression while experimenting with new and/or challenging methodologies.
Assessment
The assessment for this lesson is based on active participation with the experimentation of software tools, and the discussion of these experiences. The discussion serves as a focus of this assessment as the student shares their experiences and perspectives with other students, while challenging themselves to a higher ability.
This module will last 3 weeks.
Objective
To experiment with new and challenging tools in digital media, while continuing the identification of self.
Instructions
1. During the first week of this module, create a sketch of your poster or bumper sticker. Scan, upload, and post your sketch to your blog, and discuss what tools you plan to use to reproduce it in Photoshop/Illustrator. Post to other classmates projects, making suggestions for consideration.
2. In the second week, create your poster or bumper sticker incorporating the tools that you identified as new or challenging. Feel free to ask questions or for help along the way from the instructor, students, or from online tutorials (www.youtube.com is a very good source). Experiment with the multitude of possibilities available in these programs. Save your completed project as a JPEG, and post it to your blog.
3. In addition to your poster or bumper sticker, write about your experiences working in these software programs on this project. Discuss your challenges, why you had difficulty with specific tools, whether you have furthered your ability to use these tools, if you plan to use them in the future, and also discuss the chosen topic and its relevance to you. Properly cite all materials used using APA style.
4. During the final week of this module, respond to at least two other classmates blog posts sharing thoughts, suggestions, and constructive criticism for their completed projects, and chosen topic. Responses should be substantive expressing how students have enhanced their ability and perspective through self-expression while experimenting with new and/or challenging methodologies.
Assessment
The assessment for this lesson is based on active participation with the experimentation of software tools, and the discussion of these experiences. The discussion serves as a focus of this assessment as the student shares their experiences and perspectives with other students, while challenging themselves to a higher ability.
Assessing Identity
This lesson requires the creation of a photomontage collage using Photoshop.
This module will last 3 weeks.
Objective
To assess the underlying negative thought processes experienced by the learner throughout the learning process.
Instructions
1. During the first week of this module, create a list of terms that describe negative thoughts and feelings associated with learning. Use Google to search for and save photographic representations of your chosen terms.
2. In the second week, create a photomontage in Photoshop using the images saved. Feel free to arrange them in any way, and incorporate text, color, or filters. Once you are satisfied with your photomontage, save it as a JPEG and upload it to your blog.
3. In addition to your photomontage, write about the project, what you liked about it, what you didn't, the choices you made and how they represent your negative thoughts and feelings for learning. Properly cite all materials used using APA style.
4. For the third week, respond to at least two other classmates blog posts sharing thoughts, suggestions, and constructive criticism for issues other students face, and their creative work. Make substantive posts as these discussions are an important factor in the learning process of assessing oneself to gain new perspectives of learning.
Assessment
The assessment for this lesson is based on active participation in the discovery of factors related to negative learning experiences. The discussion serves as the main focus of this assessment as the student shares their experiences and perspectives with other students, while considering methods to overcome their learning blocks. In addition to the discussion, applied technique is considered through knowledge and ability to complete the project using required medium.
This module will last 3 weeks.
Objective
To assess the underlying negative thought processes experienced by the learner throughout the learning process.
Instructions
1. During the first week of this module, create a list of terms that describe negative thoughts and feelings associated with learning. Use Google to search for and save photographic representations of your chosen terms.
2. In the second week, create a photomontage in Photoshop using the images saved. Feel free to arrange them in any way, and incorporate text, color, or filters. Once you are satisfied with your photomontage, save it as a JPEG and upload it to your blog.
3. In addition to your photomontage, write about the project, what you liked about it, what you didn't, the choices you made and how they represent your negative thoughts and feelings for learning. Properly cite all materials used using APA style.
4. For the third week, respond to at least two other classmates blog posts sharing thoughts, suggestions, and constructive criticism for issues other students face, and their creative work. Make substantive posts as these discussions are an important factor in the learning process of assessing oneself to gain new perspectives of learning.
Assessment
The assessment for this lesson is based on active participation in the discovery of factors related to negative learning experiences. The discussion serves as the main focus of this assessment as the student shares their experiences and perspectives with other students, while considering methods to overcome their learning blocks. In addition to the discussion, applied technique is considered through knowledge and ability to complete the project using required medium.
Create your blog & Icebreaker
Your Blog
The first project for this course is to create a blog. Visit www. blogger.com, and follow the steps to set-up a blog for this course. Feel free to explore the options for templates, layout, backgrounds, text, and colors, but keep in mind how these choices may impact your posts for your work. Often times, simple is better.
Create an introductory post on you blog introducing yourself and sharing why you have chosen to take this course, what you hope to gain from this course, your artistic experience, and anything else you feel is important to share. Once you have created your blog, post your blog address so others can bookmark the address. Respond to at least two other students icebreaker blog posts.
You have one week to complete this assignment.
The first project for this course is to create a blog. Visit www. blogger.com, and follow the steps to set-up a blog for this course. Feel free to explore the options for templates, layout, backgrounds, text, and colors, but keep in mind how these choices may impact your posts for your work. Often times, simple is better.
Create an introductory post on you blog introducing yourself and sharing why you have chosen to take this course, what you hope to gain from this course, your artistic experience, and anything else you feel is important to share. Once you have created your blog, post your blog address so others can bookmark the address. Respond to at least two other students icebreaker blog posts.
You have one week to complete this assignment.
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