Monday, July 14, 2008

Evolution of Dance


Why did the videographer name this piece The Evolution of Dance? What were your favorite songs featured in this video? Did any of the song or dances make you laugh? Ask your parents or grandparents what dances they did as teens...comment on some of them. Do you like to dance? What is your favorite song or dance? Who is a good dancer that you know?

Ma and Paw Kettle


Have you ever done math the way that Paw Kettle does? Do you like math? Does it make sense to you? Do you ever feel lost in math? What math concepts do you most like to use? Do you use math in your every day life? How?

Teaching Quotes


What is your favorite quote in this video? Please explain the quote and its implications to you. Please use examples from everyday life to illustrate the quote that you have selected.

Talent Show


What is the theme of this video? The person attacking Patty is smiling; why? Is bullying in school or on line prevalent? Can you think of examples (without names) when you have witnessed bullying. What are the characteristics of a bully.

Technology Transitions


What are your favorite technology gadgets? Do you play with your Wii, PSP, Cell Phone, I-pod? How have your favorite gadgets changed over the years? What were your favorite technologies as a small child? What is the videographer's purpose in creating this video? What is the main point made?

Cooperation-Collaboration



Please describe learning experiences that you have had where you needed to cooperate. With whom did you cooperate? What were the out comes? Have you uses collaboration in any of your learning activities or sports activities? When? What are the shortcoming of the collaborative process? How do you feel about competition? Does it motivate you?

Welcome Back



What is the videographer's purpose in making this video. How would you characterize your last year of school? Did you enjoy school or was it a bore? What could you do to improve your school performance and your school day.