A day we will never froget; 9.11.01

September 11, 2001

September 11, 2001

I woke up, to what I thought would be just another day at work. I worked as a secretary at the twin towers. I have to be in by 9:00. At 8:40 I had decided to get some breakfast from the deli before the long day of work began. While I was waiting in line to make my purchase, a woman ran into the deli claiming that there was a plane accident. I just thought she was another crazy woman. Everyone ran outside to see what she was talking about. I could not believe my eyes. The sky was up in smoke. People were literally running for there lives. I looked to see were all of this was coming from. There was a gaping whole in the North tower of the World Trade Center. I broke down crying as I realized the place I work, and all of my co-workers would soon be burnt to a crisp. I didn't know how this plane crash had happened at first, but when I saw a second plane headed toward the South tower of the World Trade Center, i knew that this wasn't an accident. The World Trade Center was under a terrorist attack. I watched as the plane crashed into the South Tower. I had never seen anything like this. People were running through the streets covered in blood. Everyone was frantic not knowing what to do. I began to run for my life, praying that it would all stop. Fortunately, I made it home that day. I was in such shock, that I didn't leave the house for weeks. I felt sort of guilty knowing that if this attack had happened ten minutes later, I would not be alive. I later found out the damage done. 2,819 people were killed. 3,051 children lost a parent. September 11, 2001, is a horrible day that will forever be remembered.

My Life

Digital Storytelling Rubric

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  31/40 points

Future Now Video Contest

My video is about how my community raises money for the less fortunate. In April, a fashion show was organized in my community to raise money for this organization. Profit was made from ticket sales, items sold at the show (t-shirts, posters etc.), raffles, and 50/50. I chose this topic for my video because i think it is great that my community is doing things to help.

Digital Story 2

On April 13, I volunteered in a fashion show to raise money for an organization called "To Write Love On Her Arms." This organization raises money for unfortunate people who are suicidal, have a addictions, were abused, or are depressed. I didn't know how man people suffered from these misfortunes until I volunteered in the fashion show. This organization's website has links for people with these problems to find help. My friend Pariis organized this fashion show. It was held at the Staten and each ticket cost 45 dollars. Along with watching the fashion show, ticket buyers also got a wonderful meal and dessert. Each girl participating in the fashion show had four outfits. BCBG donated us each two dresses after hearing about the cause. We also got a vintage store on Staten Island to donate clothes.  In the beginning of the show, Pariis read a story about someone that overcame an addiction with the help of "To Write Love on Her Arms.". The story that was read was about a single mother who was an alchoholic. This woman turned to alcohol when her husband left her and she was left to raise two children on her own without any money. After she got help, she was able to get her life together, get a good job, and she became a good mother. I think that this story made people more aware of the organization and more eager to help. I think that more people should help by donating time or money into organizations like these. Your money is going to a good cause and you will feel good knowing that you are helping someone live a better life.

Mapping Worksheet: Story Plan

Mapping Worksheet: Story Plan
 
Topic/Theme: "To Write Love on Her Arms"
 
Story Summary:

This organization raises money for people who suffer or have suffered from:

depression, abuse, suicide, and addictions
 
 
What images relate to this story that you want to capture?

Images from a fashion show I participated in to raise money for this organization

The logo
 
 
Who are the characters for this story? Identify potential people you could interview and
what those people will add to the story.

Pariis Garcia: she held a fashion show to raise money for this organization

She can share why she chose this organization to raise money for
 

What sounds do you hear when thinking about this story?

Crying
 
What questions will be raised by your story? Or, what traditions will be documented?

 They will learn about the organization and maybe want to get involved

Why will this story be interesting to others?
 Because they can learn ore about the organization
 

"Graduate Portfolio Reflection - Story 1"

    My project relates to the graduate profile because it has made me "An Effective User of Technology." For the project that our class had to complete, we had to make a video with pictures and music. The video had to have pictures that answered questions about our lives. The background music had to relate to to the pictures and text. This project made me an effective user of technology because I learned many new things. I learned how to take pictures from Google, and add them to iMovie. Although I didn't add a voice recording to my video, I now know how to. I learned how to use my flash drive to take music from one computer, and put it on another. I learned how to change the amount of seconds for each picture. I also learned how to add text to the photos. Overall, this project has taught me many new things which has me me an effective user of technology.

Name: ...

Name:                                                                                            21st century Technology

4/12                                                                                               Digital Story 2

 

 

Introduction to Digital Story 2

 

 

1) What is your Topic:

Being a life-guard

 

 

2) What is the time period of story:

2009-now

 

3)List the major points, facts, events, people, and/or ideas of your story:

 I life-guard in two different places. 

1. A pool in Pennsylvania

2. JCC 

Being a life-guard takes a lot of responsibility.

 

 

4)Why do you feel this story is important to tell?

Because most people think that life-guarding is an easy job.

 

5) What are some challenges of telling this story? (hard to find information, personal, etc)\

It will hard to find information. 

 

6) List some images that come to mind when you think about this story?

* teaching classes

* 

7) How does your project relate to our CSI Graduate Portfolio?

 Proficient Thinkers and Problem Solvers

Culturally Aware

Collaborative Team Members.

Socially Prepared and Culturally Sensitive.

 

 

Digital Storytelling Rubric 1:

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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 : 37/40 points

My first projct

This video is about my life, my family, and my interests.

The song that is playing, is one of my favorite songs, and I thought it would fit well with this video.

Story Script 1

        I have lived in Staten Island my whole life. In fourth grade I moved from Stapleton to Silver Lake. They are two opposite places to live. Silver Lake is nice and quiet and safe, while in Stapleton, me and my sibling were only able to go outside when an adult was with us. I am a fifteen year old Italian/European girl, and I was raised to be Catholic by my middle class family. I have a fairly large family. There are six people in my immediate family. My father is in the housing authority and my mother is a teacher. A tradition that me and my family have, is going snowboarding almost every weekend in the winter. Snowboarding and swimming are my two favorite things. I joined a swim team when i was four and I have been swimming ever since. Although i am a swimmer, i am not a fan of the ocean. Sharks are my biggest fear, which is why i rarely go in the ocean. When I graduate college, I am hoping to have a career working with special education children. I already have some experience in this field. Every Friday, my advisory class goes to a Hungerford special ed class and we do activities with the children. I lifeguard at the JCC and every Monday I give a group of about fifteen special education children swim lessons. Disables children are not the only thing I care about. I am in a fashion show to raise money for an organization called "To Write love on her arms." This organization raises money for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide.

Geography (area you live, where exten...

• Geography (area you live, where extended family lives, places you visited that influenced you, landscape of where you live - urban, rural, etc)   - I live in Silver Lake. It is a really quiet area. My house is around the corner from the Silver Lake Park.

• Gender:  

-Female

• Religion: 

-Catholic

• Economic Class (Upper, Middle, Lower):

-Middle

• Race/Ethnic Group:

-Italian

• Abilities: 

-snowboarding, swimming 

• Likes/Dislikes (music, books, arts, sports, etc):

- I like swimming, snowboarding, music, and movies

- I don't like sharks, school, taking the bus, and doing homework

• Special Groups (Volunteer, etc.): 

- I am in a fashion show to raise money for the organization "To Write Love on Her Arms" 

• Family Characteristics (size, occupations, family traditions, stories, etc):

-I have six people in my immediate family

-My dad is in the housing authority

-My mom is a teacher

• Dreams & Future Plans (careers, places you want to explore, etc):

- I want to be in the F.B.I

- I want to travel to London, Italy, and Greece