New Project Resources and Updates

ALL Teams should start a Script Outline, which helps clarify the message you are going to send in the report, and what facts/opinions will be covered, and what resources you'll include.

Poverty and Education Team:
Contact Carol Montoya (Coach Montoya's wife) ASAP!
 carolmon9@hotmail.com or 505-712-2779.  
 She was the social worker/therapist for Cuidando Los Ninos!!!

 http://cepr.unm.edu/home.html

UNM's Center for Education--good stats!

Colin Priebe--E Building---has a couple of great books on the topic.

Google these organizations and go to their websites:

Move the Mountain (Education)

Domestic Violence Resource Center (Domestic Violence)

Albuquerque Interfaith (Immigration)

New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty (Immigration)

H.E.L.P NM (Unemployment)

PB&J Family Services (Child and Family Homelessness)

CLNkids (Child and Family Homelesness)

 

 

your main contact for the film festival will be Michelle Racicot. She has helped out greatly with the festival  in previous years, serves on the Board of CLNkids, and is a great resource. Her email is: apricot24@gmail.com

Bullying Team:
Your script is due to Chris Schueler next Tuesday!  You need to work on that ASAP---like TODAY!   


DWI Team:
Compliments from Sgt. Ruiloba on your professionalism the other day.  Be sure to follow up today, AND start on a script outline.  This will outline what you want to SAY in your report.

Domestic Violence and Homelessness Team:
Scholarly articles and resources:
http://link.springer.com/article/10.1023%2FA%3A1022904910770?LI=true 
http://www.nationalhomeless.org/factsheets/domestic.html     


Google these organizations and go to their websites:

Move the Mountain (Education)

Domestic Violence Resource Center (Domestic Violence)

Albuquerque Interfaith (Immigration)

New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty (Immigration)

H.E.L.P NM (Unemployment)

PB&J Family Services (Child and Family Homelessness)

CLNkids (Child and Family Homelesness)

 

your main contact for the film festival will be Michelle Racicot. She has helped out greatly with the festival  in previous years, serves on the Board of CLNkids, and is a great resource. Her email is: apricot24@gmail.com

Search results:
https://www.google.com/search?q=domestic+violence+and+homelessness&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&channel=fflb#hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=ink&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&channel=fflb&q=domestic+violence+and+homelessness+statistics&revid=1986815053&sa=X&ei=Ui0uUfu3CeGdyQGaxIH4BA&ved=0CJ8BENUCKAI&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.&bvm=bv.42965579,d.aWc&fp=783d027d1bd68a5f&biw=1920&bih=950

Also, I have some printed resources for you to review.

Week of Feb. 25th, 2013

As we begin our second week of Live Broadcasts, we're going to be trying a few new techniques in the Studio, and starting the next phase of your Special Report in the Classroom.  I encourage you to hone your sense of curiosity and adventure, as they can only be assets to your work at this point.

I've included a screen shot of the Grading Rubric for your Special Report, so that you can see exactly how points are assigned, and what the expectation is for best performance on this extended project.
I have a copy of the Rubric posted on the back White Board, and we'll review it briefly this morning.

Some teams are already behind on scheduling interviews, and will lose points if that's not done by today---see last Thursday's blog post for specific info on that assignment.  ALL INTERVIEWS must be added to the calendar on the the back White Board, with time, subject and location info.

Today, teams will review their Research, and identify information that you wish to include in your report.  All information should relate directly to your topic, and help answer the "Who/What/When/Where/Why/How do we solve the problem" topics of journalistic inquiry.

Teams will also write rough drafts of interview questions specific to your subjects, and submit for a grade.  See last Thursday's blog post for more info.  Anything NOT submitted today will be a ZERO, but must still be completed.

By the time you submit your Special Report in April, you will have had the opportunity to earn a maximum of 130 points for your Special Report.  We will continue to devote at least one day per week to working on your Special Report, after our daily Broadcast.  Schedule your workload accordingly.

Thurs. Feb. 21, 2013

I want to say AGAIN how proud I am of our Broadcast team.  Your hard work is paying off!
Check out the following kudos from AHAHS Colleagues:

"The live announcements are awesome! Great Job Diane and bravo to your film students!"

-Brett Lovette

 

"The broadcast was awesome!"
-Ms. Caruso

 

"Diane, the broadcasting this morning was awesome. I am in the computer lab in E building and I was able to tune in. The kids and I enjoyed it. Please tell the kids to keep up the good work."

-Chef Natalie Wiliams Love

 

"your kids did great!!!!"

-Valerie Hoose

 

"Cool! Great Job - first time is always tough."

-Dr. Brower

 

    

 

We're going to keep on getting better and better at this, and producing a high quality, innovative show for our audience.  You are an EXTREMELY important part of this process, and I'm so glad to have you on the team!!!!!!!

 And now, for today's business:

Special Report teams will convene today after the show, to begin scheduling interviews.

Each team must submit a list of at least 3 possible interview subjects for their story.  This can include, but is not limited to, the following:

• Experts in your story area (doctors, counselors, teachers, professors, law enforcement, non-profit organizations, etc.)
• Those affected by your issue (victims, interested members of the public, "person on the street" opinions)
• Community members

***NOTE:  You must choose at least 2 of the above types of subjects. They can't all be the same category.

The team must schedule at least 1 interview for next week.  Make sure to schedule the interview for after 10 a.m., so you're not rushed right after the broadcast.

Once you have listed 3 possible subjects, and sent a team member to schedule the interview (or they are on the phone/email/etc. trying to schedule), you need to generate 3 strong interview questions for each type of subject.  In other words, you wouldn't ask an expert the same questions as a victim or community member.

Questions MUST be typed in Word, and checked for spelling/grammar errors.  Print and submit.
  3 subjects x 3 questions each = 9 Questions.  1 pt. per ? for quality, 1 pt. per ? for correct Spelling & Grammar = 18 points possible.

Thurs. Feb. 14th

Love is in the air!  And so is our broadcast!!!!!
Email us at:
ahahstv@gmail.com

We'll be sending out Technical Ambassadors today-- a few more than Tuesday.

Graphics Dept., you've got your work cut out for you!  Waving flag, weather background, and end credits.....THAT'S RIGHT, end credits!  I'll designate two assistants today to help assemble credits based on job assignments and the class roster.  We'll need a quick time emailed, along with the other files, TODAY!

Project Teams will generate a list of 3 people they can interview, and try to get at least 1 interview subject scheduled for next week.  Must be done by the end of class today.

Next Tuesday is approaching fast.  I'm excited (and a little nervous)....but mostly, I'm just really, really proud of all of you.  I can't wait for the whole campus to see the amazing product of the last 6 months' hard work!!!!

Tuesday, Feb. 12th

Thanks for being so AWESOME on Friday---I really appreciate it!  Those of you who were absent, you must complete research on your own and turn in to receive grade credit (see Friday's blog post below for more info).

PROBLEM:  The DWI Team did not turn anything in.  This is the LARGEST team, and I expect the MOST info and research from you.

We need to get a studio rehearsal under our belt today, and then:

• Graphics Dept. needs to get me a waving flag---about 30 to 60 seconds' worth
• Tech Ambassadors will be dispersed across campus to program DVD/VCR Units
• Teams will brainstorm interview list and submit for their project

Friday, Feb. 8th

Hi there! I'm only gone for a short part of class today, so the Substitute will help get you started on today's assignment.  Then, I'll swoop in and help you finish! (After Lupe's presentation, that is...)

You'll sit together as a team, working individually on computers, to complete the following assignment.  Whoever sits in the middle should create the Word document that your team will turn in.  Your document should include:

• Special Report Assignment
• Team members' names
• Today's date
• ALL websites referenced in your facts & statistics

What you'll do:  Find 5 to 10 Facts/Statistics (I've given you a few resources to start with, below) and 2 opposing viewpoints on your topic (summarize each side's argument in 3 sentences--DO NOT copy & paste!), assemble in a Word document, and turn in for a grade.  The more FACTS & STATS you find, the more points you earn!  (Minimum points: 7)


Special Report Assignments:

Looks like everyone's chosen a topic except for Johnny and Brittany.  You two can choose between the Cuidando project on Education and Poverty, the Kenyan school donation project, or the Bullying project.  See below for names of people on those teams, so that you can work with them today.

Bullying:  (remind me again, what's your focus area???)
Chrissy Dubriel
Isaac Cobos
Elias Mora 
Dominic Schoonover
Resources for your research:
facts about bullying 
search for statistics about bullying 

DWI:
Elvia Sanchez
Andrew Cianchetti
Francisco Gomez
Jerry Naccari
Nelson Dominguez
Clint Cornell
Jose Payan
Karina Quintana
Resources for your research:
search for DWI statistics in NM 
facts about drinking and driving 

Cuidando Los Ninos:
Domestic Violence and Poverty
Natalie Carrillo
Celena De Los Santos
Christina Torres
Erick Acevedo  
Resources for your research:
www.cuidandolosninos.org/ 
 clnkids.org/
find out more about the link between domestic violence and poverty

Education and Poverty
Alicia Garcia
Guadalupe Velazquez
Resources for your research:
www.cuidandolosninos.org/ 
 clnkids.org/
search links for "homeless children and education"
 
Beyond Borders: Helping the Maru School in Kenya
Valeria Fernandez
Karissa Huff
Resources for your research:

http://www.compassionbb.org/Kambiti.html

https://www.google.com/search?q=education+in+kenya&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&channel=fflb 

Teen Depression and Suicide:
Cody Saavedra
Rainy Stewart
Julissa Grajeda
Resources for your research:
http://www.teenscreen.org/about/adolescent-depression-suicide/
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/depression_teen.htm
http://www.teendepression.org/related/teen-suicide-statistics/
http://www.teensuicide.us/articles6.html
http://psychcentral.com/news/2012/11/16/new-strategy-to-combat-teen-depression-suicide/47809.html
http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/mental_health/suicide.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRxfTyNa24A

Choosing and Researching Your Social Issue Topic

Today we'll review how to conduct research for data and statistics related to your Social Issue topic.  After recapping the possible topics to choose from, we'll look at using keyword searches and evaluating sources.

You must sign up for your Social Issue topic TODAY.

We'll go into the Studio and run a rehearsal this morning.

Tomorrow, you will find 5 Facts/Statistics and 2 opposing viewpoints on your topic, assemble in a Word document, and turn in for a grade.

Cell Phones

The great experiment has failed.

A recent incident got me wondering why it is that, over 5 months into the school year, I'm still asking students on a daily basis, in nearly every class period, to put their cell phones away.  Something's just not right here.

You see, I've been approaching enforcement of the APS electronics policy this way:

 Treat students like reasonable young adults, with respect and fairness, and surely I'll get the same in return.  Students will realize and appreciate that they're in a situation where they're encouraged to make the right choice, and they'll do so.  Ask them to put their phone away, without making a big deal of it, and they'll respect my request and refocus on their education.  Right?

Wrong.

It's hard for me to admit to myself, and to you, that I've been taken advantage of because of my philosophical approach to this situation.  To put it in plain terms, I'm being played for a sucker.  My reasonable, moderate approach has been interpreted as weakness, lack of consequences....whatever.

The worst part is, when students continue to make bad choices, and reach for their cell phones again and again, it's disrupting instruction and preventing real learning from taking place.  As a professional, highly-trained teacher who truly believes in the value of education, this is where I have to draw the line.

 It's one thing if we're using cell phones to take photographs of images and information that we need (something I really like to use in my classroom, and life, from time to time), or to send ourselves a reminder about a deadline.  But when we're having a class discussion, or starting a new project, or I'm giving you feedback and ideas to help improve your project....and one of your classmates has both hands under the table and they're staring down like they're trying to burn a hole in the floor....we all know that student is not engaged in learning.

 I guess that's why APS created their current policy in the first place.
You know, the one that's on their website, in your student handbook, on your contracts....
This one:
http://www.aps.edu/about-us/policies-and-procedural-directives/procedural-directives/j.-students/student-acceptable-use-of-personal-electronic-devices

When something's not working, you've got to change it.  So I'm changing how I deal with the constant appearance of cell phones in my classroom.  I'm enforcing the policy exactly the way my school, my boss, his boss, and my main employer, Albuquerque Public Schools, has been asking me to do all along.

Ladies and gentlemen, consider this your written warning.  Unless I have asked to you take out your cell phone, to take a photo, create a reminder, enter a number or another class-related activity,  if I see your cell phone or suspect you have it out (you know:  staring under the table, hands under your purse, etc.---the usual) I will confiscate it, bag and tag it, lock it up and turn it in to administration.

I can tell you it's not personal, but some of you may take it personally.  That's your choice.  I anticipate we'll have a few incidents as we all adjust to our new situation.  That's just the way it is.  My latest experiment has failed.  So what next?  Follow the scientific method, of course!
http://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project_scientific_method.shtml