Multimedia
David Monteith
Multimedia
is a unique course
offered to, and required of, all freshmen
at ISA. While the name of the course may imply computer-generated
projects and presentation, the class delivers a much more broad experience.
Over the course of the year students will gain first-hand knowledge of
the programs Microsoft Word, Power Point, Publisher and FrontPage.
Students will use the programs while working in groups of 3-6 students on
a variety of projects. While
working on their projects, students will also be encouraged to develop effective
interpersonal communication skills.
The first major project of the year is the Storytelling Project, in which
students will adapt a non-traditional tale, myth or legend into a play and
perform their play for local elementary school students.
The second project is an individual project in which the students reflect
on their experiences on our trip to Heifer International in Perryville, Arkansas
and their experiences during the first semester at ISA.
The final project of the year is the Make A Difference Project.
In their groups students will decide on a community service topic of
interest to them, research their topic on a global and local scale, perform
community related to their topic and present their finding to a panel of local
business and community members.
In order to use class time productively, all students are expected to be
prompt, to turn in any homework that may be due at the beginning of the period,
to listen respectfully and to participate actively.
Students will most likely have to schedule meetings outside of class time
with their groups to accomplish some projects.
The computer lab is usually open before school by 8 a.m. and after school
until 5 p.m. as well as during 1st lunch.
Grades for Multimedia are based on the following:
Individual homework assignments, for which each student receives an
individual grade based on the quality of work they turn in.
Group homework assignments, in which each group member receives the same
grade based on the quality of work brought in by each of the members.
Class work assignments, which are either based on the individual’s or
the group’s quality of work completed during the class period.
Lab work, which is based on each student demonstrating mastery of computer-based
skills taught in the computer lab.
Presentations, which include impromptu speeches, the Storytelling
performance, the presentation of research
for the Make A Difference Project, a demonstration of phone etiquette and a
variety of other speaking assignments.
Group dynamics, which is based on my assessment of the individual
student’s contributions towards creating an effective group.
Journals, which are based on reflections the student’s will be asked
to write at various times during the nine weeks.
Participation, which is based on the individual student’s degree of
involvement in various in-class activities.
If you have any questions feel free to
email me at school: dmonte@neisd.net.