5/9 Blog Update

Now that the survey has been given and the results have been recieved, I will compile the results into an excel document with proper statistical analysis computations done within the program (mean of scores, most likely).

5/6 Blog Update

I arranged with Mr. V, a junior physics teacher, for the class to watch my video and take my survey tomorrow.

5/2 Blog Update

The survey for distribution has been written. I have already given out this survey to my Systems classmates today and will give it to a junior physics class sometime next week.

Also, the survey has been posted.

Survey Questions

Grade: 11 12 Teacher

Please rate the animation presented on the following topics on a scale from 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest). Honest responses would be appreciated.


Animation Visual/Audio Quality 1 2 3 4 5
Ease of use (Did the animation work in a DVD Player?) 1 2 3 4 5
Aesthetics (both technical and artistic) 1 2 3 4 5
Educational Value (How much did you learn from the animation?) 1 2 3 4 5
Creativity (both of topic and educational methods) 1 2 3 4 5
Teaching Methods (was the lesson presented in an easy to learn manner?) 1 2 3 4 5
Appeal (Did the animation hold your interest throughout?) 1 2 3 4 5

After you watched this video, did you want to learn more about the topic discussed?




What would you change about this video?




Do you have any other comments about this video?

Blog update 4/29

The Calendar for the marking period was due yesterday. I will create my survey for the junior and senior classes starting today and finish creating the survey by the end of the week.

Marking Period 4 Calendar

Week 1: 4/27-5/3
• Calendar due 4/28
• Create survey sheet
• Contact Mentor
• Update web log

Week 2: 5/4-5/10
• Give out surveys and find audiences to view visual
• Compile testing survey scores
• Testing report due 5/8
• Update web log

Week 3: 5/11-5/17
• Work on and finish self evaluation
• Self evaluation due 5/14
• Send survey results to mentor
• Send evaluation to mentor
• Start exhibit plans and construction
• Update web log

Week 4: 5/18-5/24
• Invite mentor to exhibit
• Exhibit due 5/20
• Exhibit showcase 5/22
• Update web log

Week 5: 5/25-5/31
• Progress Update presentations 5/28
• Web log being checked 5/28
• Update web log

Week 6: 6/1-6/7
• Mentor contacts due 6/4
• Work on final exam
• Update web log
Week 7: 6/8-6/1
• Final exam due 6/10
• Update web log

Week 8: 6/15-6/17
• Update web log

4/4 Blog Update

The animation (and thus, my construction) is complete! The movie was successfully edited and rendered to DVD format via iDVD. I did run into a small problem using iMovie ’08, for this newer version has been focused on ease of use over features and therefore has removed audio-video synching capabilities. However, Apple offers a download of iMovie HD for those who own the iLife ’08 product suite. So, instead I used iMovie HD edit the animation. Today, I will present my construction process to the class.