Tic-Tac-Toe Technology
Tic-Tac-Toe Technology
Science Fiction Unit Projects
Introduction of Technology Tools
Calling other people on Skype is free so you can talk whenever you want to. Feel closer with voice and video calls.
Free account with software download
/ Pixton
*Pixton lets you create your own comic strip without having to draw anything by hand. Select from a ton of pre-made characters, customize them as you see fit, and put them in different poses and add text to make a coherent storyline.
Free account or subscription account
* / Podcast with Audacity
Audacity® is free, open source software for recording and editing sounds.
No account needed
Animoto
Animoto automatically produces beautifully orchestrated, completely unique
video pieces from your photos, video clips and music.
Free account/Education account set-up
/ Wordle
Wordle is a toy for generating “word clouds” from text that you provide. The clouds give greater prominence to words that appear more frequently in the source text. You can tweak your clouds with different fonts, layouts, and color schemes.
No account needed
/ Voice Thread
With VoiceThread, group conversations are collected and shared in one place from anywhere in the world.
A VoiceThread is a collaborative, multimedia slide show that holds images documents, and videos and allows people to navigate pages and leave comments in 5 ways - using voice (with a mic or telephone), text, audio file, or video (via a webcam). Users can doodle while commenting. Share a VoiceThread for them to record comments too.
Free account
GarageBand (MAC only)
Welcome to the school of rock. Your own recording studio. If you want to learn to play an instrument, write music, or record a song, GarageBand can help — whether you’re a rookie or a rock star. Musicians wanted—No experience needed.
No account needed
/ Voxopop
That's right! Voxopop talkgroups let you discuss your interests and passions with people from all over the world, using your real voice. It's a whole new way to talk online.
Free account
/ Photostory 3
Create slideshows using your digital photos. With a single click, you can touch-up, crop, or rotate pictures. It's that easy!
Add stunning special effects, soundtracks, and your own voice narration to your photo stories. Then, personalize them with titles and captions.
No account needed—free download needed
Tic-Tac-Toe Technology
Science Fiction Unit Projects
You will create a winning tic-tac-toe game board.
Project 1—1st half of book---due Thursday, April 1
Project 2—2nd half of book---due Friday, April 9
Project 3—Full book—due Friday, April 16
SKYPE:-Connect with someone else or a group and discuss your book.
-Performed live for class.
-Be sure to have discussed:
-----Who?
-----What?
-----When?
-----Where?
-----Why?
-----How?
-----5 interesting vocab words / PIXTON:
-Create a comic strip about your book.
-Be sure to include:
-----Meaningful dialogue
-----Who?
-----What?
-----When?
-----Where?
-----Why?
-----How?
-----5 interesting vocab words / PODCAST with AUDACITY:
-Write a script that has an introduction, middle, and conclusion and then record it.
-Be sure to include:
-----Who?
-----What?
-----When?
-----Where?
-----Why?
-----How?
-----5 interesting vocab words
ANIMOTO:
-Create a video with title.
-Take/find pictures, video, music
-Be sure to include:
-----Who?
-----What?
-----When?
-----Where?
-----Why?
-----How?
-----5 interesting vocab words / WORDLE:
-Create a 2 page summary of your book/book part. Turn it into a word cloud poster.
-Be sure to include:
-----Who?
-----What?
-----When?
-----Where?
-----Why?
-----How?
-----5 interesting vocab words / VOICE THREAD:
-Create a Voice Thread dialogue and invite friends to join.
-Be sure to include:
-----Who?
-----What?
-----When?
-----Where?
-----Why?
-----How?
-----5 interesting vocab words
GARAGEBAND:
-Write, record, and publish a song for your book that makes sense.
-Be sure to include:
-----Who?
-----What?
-----When?
-----Where?
-----Why?
-----How?
-----5 interesting vocab words / VOXOPOP:
-Begin a verbal discussion with others about your book.
-Be sure to include:
-----Who?
-----What?
-----When?
-----Where?
-----Why?
-----How?
-----5 interesting vocab words / PHOTOSTORY:
-Create a video about your book from pictures you have taken.
-Be sure to include:
-----Who?
-----What?
-----When?
-----Where?
-----Why?
-----How?
-----5 interesting vocab words
Tic-Tac-Toe Technology
Science Fiction Unit
Rubrics
SKYPE:
RIGHT ON: 10 pts / VERY CLOSE: 8 pts / ALMOST: 6 ptsPresented live / Presentation is live. / X / X
Time limit / Presentation is 8-10 minutes. / Presentation is 5-7 minutes. / Presentation is 2-4 minutes.
Voice Clarity / Entire presentation is clear. / Majority of the presentation is clear. / Most of the presentation is clear.
Who? / Main characters are connected and explained. / Main characters are explained. / Main characters are mentioned.
What? / The plot is fully explained. / The plot is explained. / The plot in mentioned.
When? / The timeline is completely explained. / The timeline is explained. / The timeline is mentioned.
Where? / The setting is fully explained. / The setting is explained. / The setting is mentioned.
Why? / The problems’ of the main characters are fully explained. / The problems’ of the main characters are explained. / The problems’ of the main characters are mentioned.
How? / The actions of the main characters to solve their problems are explained with great detail. / The actions of the main characters to solve their problems are explained. / The actions of the main characters to solve their problems are mentioned.
Vocabulary / 5 new vocabulary words are identified, defined, and used correctly in context. / 5 new vocabulary words are identified and used correctly in context. / 5 new vocabulary words are mentioned.
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PIXTON:
RIGHT ON: 10 pts / VERY CLOSE: 8 pts / ALMOST: 6 ptsCell Number / Comic is 10-12 cells long. / Comic is 9-8 cells long. / Comic is 7-6 cells long.
Meaningful Dialogue / Dialogue is meaningful and creative. / Dialogue is meaningful. / Dialogue is present.
Spelling/Grammar / 0 Spelling/Grammar errors present. / 1-2 Spelling/Grammar errors present. / 3-4 Spelling/Grammar errors present.
Who? / Main characters are connected and explained. / Main characters are explained. / Main characters are mentioned.
What? / The plot is fully explained. / The plot is explained. / The plot in mentioned.
When? / The timeline is completely explained. / The timeline is explained. / The timeline is mentioned.
Where? / The setting is fully explained. / The setting is explained. / The setting is mentioned.
Why? / The problems’ of the main characters are fully explained. / The problems’ of the main characters are explained. / The problems’ of the main characters are mentioned.
How? / The actions of the main characters to solve their problems are explained with great detail. / The actions of the main characters to solve their problems are explained. / The actions of the main characters to solve their problems are mentioned.
Vocabulary / 5 new vocabulary words are identified, defined, and used correctly in context. / 5 new vocabulary words are identified and used correctly in context. / 5 new vocabulary words are mentioned.
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PODCAST with AUDACITY:
RIGHT ON: 10 pts / VERY CLOSE: 8 pts / ALMOST: 6 ptsScript: Introduction/Middle/ Conclusion (to be turned in with project) / Script prepared with introduction, middle, and conclusion / X / X
Record/Publish / Podcast is recorded and published to iTunes. An email has been sent to Mr. Scoville with the title. / Podcast is recorded and published to iTunes. A note with the title is given to Mr. Scoville. / Podcast is recorded and saved as an MP3 file into Mr. Scoville’s hand-in folder.
Time limit / Presentation is 9:00-8:00 minutes. / Presentation is 7:00-7:59 minutes. / Presentation is 6:59-5:00 minutes.
Who? / Main characters are connected and explained. / Main characters are explained. / Main characters are mentioned.
What? / The plot is fully explained. / The plot is explained. / The plot in mentioned.
When? / The timeline is completely explained. / The timeline is explained. / The timeline is mentioned.
Where? / The setting is fully explained. / The setting is explained. / The setting is mentioned.
Why? / The problems’ of the main characters are fully explained. / The problems’ of the main characters are explained. / The problems’ of the main characters are mentioned.
How? / The actions of the main characters to solve their problems are explained with great detail. / The actions of the main characters to solve their problems are explained. / The actions of the main characters to solve their problems are mentioned.
Vocabulary / 5 new vocabulary words are identified, defined, and used correctly in context. / 5 new vocabulary words are identified and used correctly in context. / 5 new vocabulary words are mentioned.
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ANIMOTO:
RIGHT ON: 10 pts / VERY CLOSE: 8 pts / ALMOST: 6 ptsTime limit / Presentation is 4:00-4:59 minutes. / Presentation is 3:00-3:59 minutes. / Presentation is 2:00-2:59 minutes
Pictures/Video/Music
(Fair-Use policy used and sources cited) / Pictures (taken and found) and video (taken and found) and music are used. / Pictures (taken and found) and video (found) and music are used. / Pictures (found) and video (found) and music are used.
Spelling/Grammar / 0 Spelling/Grammar errors present. / 1-2 Spelling/Grammar errors present. / 3-4 Spelling/Grammar errors present.
Who? / Main characters are connected and explained. / Main characters are explained. / Main characters are mentioned.
What? / The plot is fully explained. / The plot is explained. / The plot in mentioned.
When? / The timeline is completely explained. / The timeline is explained. / The timeline is mentioned.
Where? / The setting is fully explained. / The setting is explained. / The setting is mentioned.
Why? / The problems’ of the main characters are fully explained. / The problems’ of the main characters are explained. / The problems’ of the main characters are mentioned.
How? / The actions of the main characters to solve their problems are explained with great detail. / The actions of the main characters to solve their problems are explained. / The actions of the main characters to solve their problems are mentioned.
Vocabulary / 5 new vocabulary words are identified, defined, and used correctly in context. / 5 new vocabulary words are identified and used correctly in context. / 5 new vocabulary words are mentioned.
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WORDLE:
RIGHT ON: 10 pts / VERY CLOSE: 8 pts / ALMOST: 6 ptsSummary (to be turned in with project) / Word Processed
Font: Tahoma
Size: 12
Double-spaced / X / X
Spelling/Grammar / 0 Spelling/Grammar errors present. / 1-2 Spelling/Grammar errors present. / 3-4 Spelling/Grammar errors present.
Who? / Main characters are connected and explained. / Main characters are explained. / Main characters are mentioned.
What? / The plot is fully explained. / The plot is explained. / The plot in mentioned.
When? / The timeline is completely explained. / The timeline is explained. / The timeline is mentioned.
Where? / The setting is fully explained. / The setting is explained. / The setting is mentioned.
Why? / The problems’ of the main characters are fully explained. / The problems’ of the main characters are explained. / The problems’ of the main characters are mentioned.
How? / The actions of the main characters to solve their problems are explained with great detail. / The actions of the main characters to solve their problems are explained. / The actions of the main characters to solve their problems are mentioned.
Vocabulary / 5 new vocabulary words are identified, defined, and used correctly in context. / 5 new vocabulary words are identified and used correctly in context. / 5 new vocabulary words are mentioned.
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VOICE THREAD:
RIGHT ON: 10 pts / VERY CLOSE: 8 pts / ALMOST: 6 ptsInvitations / Teacher and 5 others are invited and do participate. / Teacher and 4 others are invited and do participate. / Teacher and 3 others are invited and do participate.
Pictures (Fair-use policy used and sources cited) / Pictures (taken) are used. / Pictures (taken and found) are used. / Pictures (found) are used.
Creative Details / Presentation includes extra details such as doodling. / X / X
Who? / Main characters are connected and explained. / Main characters are explained. / Main characters are mentioned.
What? / The plot is fully explained. / The plot is explained. / The plot in mentioned.
When? / The timeline is completely explained. / The timeline is explained. / The timeline is mentioned.
Where? / The setting is fully explained. / The setting is explained. / The setting is mentioned.
Why? / The problems’ of the main characters are fully explained. / The problems’ of the main characters are explained. / The problems’ of the main characters are mentioned.
How? / The actions of the main characters to solve their problems are explained with great detail. / The actions of the main characters to solve their problems are explained. / The actions of the main characters to solve their problems are mentioned.
Vocabulary / 5 new vocabulary words are identified, defined, and used correctly in context. / 5 new vocabulary words are identified and used correctly in context. / 5 new vocabulary words are mentioned.
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GARAGEBAND:
RIGHT ON: 10 pts / VERY CLOSE: 8 pts / ALMOST: 6 ptsLyrics / Lyrics are meaningful and creative. / Lyrics are meaningful. / Lyrics are present but are confusing.
Spelling/Grammar / 0 Spelling/Grammar errors present. / 1-2 Spelling/Grammar errors present. / 3-4 Spelling/Grammar errors present.
Time Limit / Presentation is 5:00-6:00 minutes. / Presentation is 4:00-4:59 minutes. / Presentation is 3:59-2:00 minutes.
Who? / Main characters are connected and explained. / Main characters are explained. / Main characters are mentioned.
What? / The plot is fully explained. / The plot is explained. / The plot in mentioned.
When? / The timeline is completely explained. / The timeline is explained. / The timeline is mentioned.
Where? / The setting is fully explained. / The setting is explained. / The setting is mentioned.
Why? / The problems’ of the main characters are fully explained. / The problems’ of the main characters are explained. / The problems’ of the main characters are mentioned.
How? / The actions of the main characters to solve their problems are explained with great detail. / The actions of the main characters to solve their problems are explained. / The actions of the main characters to solve their problems are mentioned.
Vocabulary / 5 new vocabulary words are identified, defined, and used correctly in context. / 5 new vocabulary words are identified and used correctly in context. / 5 new vocabulary words are mentioned.
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VOXOPOP:
RIGHT ON: 10 pts / VERY CLOSE: 8 pts / ALMOST: 6 ptsInvitations / Teacher and 5 others are invited and do participate. / Teacher and 4 others are invited and do participate. / Teacher and 3 others are invited and do participate.
Questioning / Many insightful questions are asked. / Many questions are asked. / Very few questions are asked.
On Task / Each entry is on task and insightful to the book. / Majority of entries are on task and insightful to the book. / Most entries are on task and insightful to the book.
Who? / Main characters are connected and explained. / Main characters are explained. / Main characters are mentioned.
What? / The plot is fully explained. / The plot is explained. / The plot in mentioned.
When? / The timeline is completely explained. / The timeline is explained. / The timeline is mentioned.
Where? / The setting is fully explained. / The setting is explained. / The setting is mentioned.
Why? / The problems’ of the main characters are fully explained. / The problems’ of the main characters are explained. / The problems’ of the main characters are mentioned.
How? / The actions of the main characters to solve their problems are explained with great detail. / The actions of the main characters to solve their problems are explained. / The actions of the main characters to solve their problems are mentioned.
Vocabulary / 5 new vocabulary words are identified, defined, and used correctly in context. / 5 new vocabulary words are identified and used correctly in context. / 5 new vocabulary words are mentioned.
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PHOTOSTORY:
RIGHT ON: 10 pts / VERY CLOSE: 8 pts / ALMOST: 6 ptsTime limit / Presentation is 5:00-6:00 minutes. / Presentation is 4:00-4:59 minutes. / Presentation is 3:59-2:00 minutes.
Pictures/Music
(Fair-Use policy used and sources cited) / Pictures (taken) and music are used. / Pictures (taken and found) and music are used. / Pictures (found) and music are used.
Spelling/Grammar / 0 Spelling/Grammar errors present. / 1-2 Spelling/Grammar errors present. / 3-4 Spelling/Grammar errors present.
Who? / Main characters are connected and explained. / Main characters are explained. / Main characters are mentioned.
What? / The plot is fully explained. / The plot is explained. / The plot in mentioned.
When? / The timeline is completely explained. / The timeline is explained. / The timeline is mentioned.
Where? / The setting is fully explained. / The setting is explained. / The setting is mentioned.
Why? / The problems’ of the main characters are fully explained. / The problems’ of the main characters are explained. / The problems’ of the main characters are mentioned.
How? / The actions of the main characters to solve their problems are explained with great detail. / The actions of the main characters to solve their problems are explained. / The actions of the main characters to solve their problems are mentioned.
Vocabulary / 5 new vocabulary words are identified, defined, and used correctly in context. / 5 new vocabulary words are identified and used correctly in context. / 5 new vocabulary words are mentioned.
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