Mr. Leder - Niloufar & Lien
Teacher: Mr. Leder
Subject Area: Guidance/MaCS coordinator
Description of project:
Mr. Leder asked for two MaCS students to run the MaCS site; we were asked to update the highlight reel on the main page, the teaching staff page, as well as the gallery page. We were responsible for finding willing photographers for MaCS events like school trips and science labs to update the gallery and highlight reel with, and taking photos of teachers to update the teaching staff page with.
Links to our work on the MaCS website:
http://wlmac.ca/macsprogram
http://wlmac.ca/macsprogram/about-us/teaching-staff/
http://wlmac.ca/macsprogram/gallery/
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B-xRfG8yLkXFbGg3dUxLY0hnc2s&usp=sharing
Subject Area: Guidance/MaCS coordinator
Description of project:
Mr. Leder asked for two MaCS students to run the MaCS site; we were asked to update the highlight reel on the main page, the teaching staff page, as well as the gallery page. We were responsible for finding willing photographers for MaCS events like school trips and science labs to update the gallery and highlight reel with, and taking photos of teachers to update the teaching staff page with.
Links to our work on the MaCS website:
http://wlmac.ca/macsprogram
http://wlmac.ca/macsprogram/about-us/teaching-staff/
http://wlmac.ca/macsprogram/gallery/
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B-xRfG8yLkXFbGg3dUxLY0hnc2s&usp=sharing
Mr. Leder also required new photos of MaCS classes in a working environment to put into the new MaCS brochure. Along with the brochure, he also wished to update three MaCS PowerPoints with more modern looking backgrounds. Two of the PowerPoints were for the same audience, so we used the same backgrounds for a sense of continuity, and created different backgrounds for the other PowerPoint, which was for a parent audience. One of the PowerPoints required a soundtrack as background music
Edited versions of the Student MaCS Presentation and the Picture Slideshow
The parent PowerPoint along with its title slide and secondary slide designs
Finally, Mr. Leder asked for a design for MaCS folders. We had to create front and back cover designs that met his criteria. The covers had to include certain features, such as the school logo, the MaCS logo, the TDSB logo, and a photo of the school mascot - a lion.
Technology Used and Application for Other Classes:
Website builder, Wordpress: Website builders can be used in any subject area. Teachers of any course can use them to create their own websites and share information with students and keep them updated on class work. For example, a science teacher can use Wordpress to build a website where all the course lessons and a calendar are posted. This would help students stay on track and have access to lessons.
PowerPoint: Microsoft PowerPoint is used to make presentations and can be used in any subject area. Language, Science, and Social Science departments will benefit the most by using PowerPoint because these subject areas involve making many presentations. By using PowerPoint, students can make an effective presentation that includes photos and captures the audience’s attention. PowerPoint has many features, such as special effects for text and photos, audio and sound effects, etc. for students to use.
Photoshop: Photoshop is useful for subjects such as CommTech and Media Arts, where students can create advertisements, edit photos, and much more. This program was used to create a folder cover design for Mr.Leder; other teachers and students can use Photoshop in the same manner. Because CommTech and Media Arts include many assignments that involve designing something, Photoshop is a great tool to use. Photoshop can also be used to create PowerPoint background designs, to make PowerPoints unique and modern, therefore Photoshop can basically be used in any subject that involves making a presentation.
Portfolio Piece:
Website builder, Wordpress: Website builders can be used in any subject area. Teachers of any course can use them to create their own websites and share information with students and keep them updated on class work. For example, a science teacher can use Wordpress to build a website where all the course lessons and a calendar are posted. This would help students stay on track and have access to lessons.
PowerPoint: Microsoft PowerPoint is used to make presentations and can be used in any subject area. Language, Science, and Social Science departments will benefit the most by using PowerPoint because these subject areas involve making many presentations. By using PowerPoint, students can make an effective presentation that includes photos and captures the audience’s attention. PowerPoint has many features, such as special effects for text and photos, audio and sound effects, etc. for students to use.
Photoshop: Photoshop is useful for subjects such as CommTech and Media Arts, where students can create advertisements, edit photos, and much more. This program was used to create a folder cover design for Mr.Leder; other teachers and students can use Photoshop in the same manner. Because CommTech and Media Arts include many assignments that involve designing something, Photoshop is a great tool to use. Photoshop can also be used to create PowerPoint background designs, to make PowerPoints unique and modern, therefore Photoshop can basically be used in any subject that involves making a presentation.
Portfolio Piece: