A networking space for teachers and students of the Horizon Project 2008
Main Wiki Instructions
hey. i just copied this straight from the wiki page so that we can start editing. This way if we need to refer back to the instructions we can. :)
Topic Title
Insert a link to the Topic on Horizon wiki (See resources page.)
See Teams page for all links to main and sub-group wiki pages. These have already been created for you on the teams page, so when setting up cross-links do not create new pages.
Background
Write a clear introduction/abstract that introduces the group and explains the main topic (trend from the Horizon Report). Include hyperlinks to sources of information AND sub-wikis for this section. Link to other projects within this Horizon Wiki as you talk about a topic covered by them. You should also include at least one graphic that is license appropriate to this project. This intro can be UP TO 400 words and all participants must contribute. Describe and explain the IT background (concepts, plus developments and trends) relevant to the topic and provide excellent, easy-to-understand examples to support this.
Project Manager & Assistant Project Manager Videos should be inserted here and provide an overview of the entire topic and should incorporate information from the subgroups as well. (Each student does their own video, but should outsource part of their video to another student..)
Sample Video Format (all students to copy and paste this above their video)
Title - Insert the title
Video Number - Add the video number -- See Video Number Instructions
Author - Insert your First name last initial, Country, Year
Contributor(s) - Insert first name last initial, country, year - Item contributed (list all items contributed for the video)
Insert video here. (The embedded video may be from either YouTube OR TeacherTube, but you should include an alternate link in another location beneath it.)
Alternate link to video: Insert your link from your alternate location. (Teacher tube must be ONE of the locations uploaded to.)
Areas of Impact
Education
CInt Educatio//n wiki//
This team will analyze this trend's impact on education and will look at three subcategories: 1) Elementary School, 2) Middle/ High School, and 3) College Education. Include a brief up to 200 word summary/ abstract on this main page. Include a hyperlink to the sub-group/area of impact page. You may include one photograph.
Videos:
Insert Education Subgroup videos here using the video template. These videos should support the overall findings of the group.
Government, Politics and Employment
CInt Gov/Pol/Employ wiki
This team will analyze these two areas of impact which are Government and Politics as well as Employment in the workplace. Include a brief summary/ abstract of up to 200 words on this main page and one photograph. Include a hyperlink to the sub-group/area of impact page.
Videos:
Insert Government, Politics, and Employment Subgroup videos here using the video template. These videos should support the overall findings of the group.
Arts, Entertainment and Leisure
CInt Arts/Ent/Leisure wiki
This team will analyze their topic's impact on the Arts, Entertainment, and Leisure. Include a brief summary on this main page of up to 200 words and one photograph. Include a hyperlink to the sub-group/area of impact page.
Videos:
Insert Arts, Entertainment and Leisure Subgroup videos here using the video template. These videos should support the overall findings of the group.
Science, Environment, and Health
CInt Science/Env/Health wiki
This team will analyze the impact of this trend on Science and the Environment and Impact on Health. Include a brief summary on this main page of up to 200 words and one photograph. Include a hyperlink to the sub-group/area of impact page.
Videos:
Insert Science, Environment, and Health Subgroup videos here using the video template. These videos should support the overall findings of the group.
Team Members
List all student names here in this format: FName Last name initial (school code)
Insert the subgroup wiki links to highlight the name of the subgroup.
Student names can be hyperlinked to their Ning profile
Project Manager: Katie S
Assistant Project Manager: Mitch H
Education:
Government Politics and Employment:
Arts, Entertainment and Leisure:
Science, Environment and Health: Gillian F (WHS)
Editor: Select one student to be the primary editor, and you should note the type of English that the final version will be in, etc. Jimmy W. - WHS (American English) or Sadi - QA (European English) -- Every page MUST have this designation.
Citations
You will cite quotations and major sources of information for your wiki. If the source is an online source, you MUST also include a hyperlink embedded in the text as well. The method for citing sources on this wiki is that when you want to quote something, enclose it in quotes, then type the appropriate number in parentheses -- eg. if it is your first source (1) then in the credit section, number each source appropriately. We are following the Wikipedia model of citation (look at any Wikipedia page) but using the MLA citation method for punctuation and format.
Related Information
Using the RSS feed from delicious, PM's will insert an RSS feed here to show the research that has been done on this topic by all students and advisors for this project. Check the tagging standard to determine the feed for this page.
All Items Tagged with: Insert your tags for this page here.
Insert the feed here.
Topic Title
Insert a link to the Topic on Horizon wiki (See resources page.)
See Teams page for all links to main and sub-group wiki pages. These have already been created for you on the teams page, so when setting up cross-links do not create new pages.
Background
Write a clear introduction/abstract that introduces the group and explains the main topic (trend from the Horizon Report). Include hyperlinks to sources of information AND sub-wikis for this section. Link to other projects within this Horizon Wiki as you talk about a topic covered by them. You should also include at least one graphic that is license appropriate to this project. This intro can be UP TO 400 words and all participants must contribute. Describe and explain the IT background (concepts, plus developments and trends) relevant to the topic and provide excellent, easy-to-understand examples to support this.
Project Manager & Assistant Project Manager Videos should be inserted here and provide an overview of the entire topic and should incorporate information from the subgroups as well. (Each student does their own video, but should outsource part of their video to another student..)
Sample Video Format (all students to copy and paste this above their video)
Title - Insert the title
Video Number - Add the video number -- See Video Number Instructions
Author - Insert your First name last initial, Country, Year
Contributor(s) - Insert first name last initial, country, year - Item contributed (list all items contributed for the video)
Insert video here. (The embedded video may be from either YouTube OR TeacherTube, but you should include an alternate link in another location beneath it.)
Alternate link to video: Insert your link from your alternate location. (Teacher tube must be ONE of the locations uploaded to.)
Areas of Impact
Education
CInt Educatio//n wiki//
This team will analyze this trend's impact on education and will look at three subcategories: 1) Elementary School, 2) Middle/ High School, and 3) College Education. Include a brief up to 200 word summary/ abstract on this main page. Include a hyperlink to the sub-group/area of impact page. You may include one photograph.
Videos:
Insert Education Subgroup videos here using the video template. These videos should support the overall findings of the group.
Government, Politics and Employment
CInt Gov/Pol/Employ wiki
This team will analyze these two areas of impact which are Government and Politics as well as Employment in the workplace. Include a brief summary/ abstract of up to 200 words on this main page and one photograph. Include a hyperlink to the sub-group/area of impact page.
Videos:
Insert Government, Politics, and Employment Subgroup videos here using the video template. These videos should support the overall findings of the group.
Arts, Entertainment and Leisure
CInt Arts/Ent/Leisure wiki
This team will analyze their topic's impact on the Arts, Entertainment, and Leisure. Include a brief summary on this main page of up to 200 words and one photograph. Include a hyperlink to the sub-group/area of impact page.
Videos:
Insert Arts, Entertainment and Leisure Subgroup videos here using the video template. These videos should support the overall findings of the group.
Science, Environment, and Health
CInt Science/Env/Health wiki
This team will analyze the impact of this trend on Science and the Environment and Impact on Health. Include a brief summary on this main page of up to 200 words and one photograph. Include a hyperlink to the sub-group/area of impact page.
Videos:
Insert Science, Environment, and Health Subgroup videos here using the video template. These videos should support the overall findings of the group.
Team Members
List all student names here in this format: FName Last name initial (school code)
Insert the subgroup wiki links to highlight the name of the subgroup.
Student names can be hyperlinked to their Ning profile
Project Manager: Katie S
Assistant Project Manager: Mitch H
Education:
Government Politics and Employment:
Arts, Entertainment and Leisure:
Science, Environment and Health: Gillian F (WHS)
Editor: Select one student to be the primary editor, and you should note the type of English that the final version will be in, etc. Jimmy W. - WHS (American English) or Sadi - QA (European English) -- Every page MUST have this designation.
Citations
You will cite quotations and major sources of information for your wiki. If the source is an online source, you MUST also include a hyperlink embedded in the text as well. The method for citing sources on this wiki is that when you want to quote something, enclose it in quotes, then type the appropriate number in parentheses -- eg. if it is your first source (1) then in the credit section, number each source appropriately. We are following the Wikipedia model of citation (look at any Wikipedia page) but using the MLA citation method for punctuation and format.
Related Information
Using the RSS feed from delicious, PM's will insert an RSS feed here to show the research that has been done on this topic by all students and advisors for this project. Check the tagging standard to determine the feed for this page.
All Items Tagged with: Insert your tags for this page here.
Insert the feed here.
About
The Horizon Project is a sister to the Flat Classroom Project. This Ning is where teachers and students will connect, communicate and collaborate for the Horizon Project 2008. Co-founders: Julie Lindsay and Vicki Davis
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