Digital and Interactive Media

The students will begin Unit 4: Gaming, Simulations, Websites, and Apps. In Chapter 1 (Gaming and Simulations), the students will describe the different types of video games, explain something of the history and future of video games, describe the video game market, discuss career opportunities in the gaming industry, develop a plan to make yourself more competitive when applying to a college program related to video game production, give examples of some unexpected uses of video games, define simulations and modeling, cite examples of how simulations and modeling are used, describe the advantages of using simulations, discuss some careers related to creating simulations and models, describe the process to develop a video game or simulation, develop a game design document, discuss some potential careers related to the development of video games and simulations, identify some challenges that the gaming industry will face in the future, and discuss some important considerations when choosing a career in the gaming industry.

TEKS – 1A-I, 2A-D, 3A-C, 4A-C, 5A-G, 6A-E, 7A-D, 8A-B, 9A-F, 10A-F, 11A-C, 12A-B, 13A-D

Activity – The students will begin Unit 4: Gaming, Simulations, Websites, and Apps. In Chapter 1 (Gaming and Simulations), the students will describe the different types of video games, explain something of the history and future of video games, describe the video game market, discuss career opportunities in the gaming industry, develop a plan to make yourself more competitive when applying to a college program related to video game production, give examples of some unexpected uses of video games, define simulations and modeling, cite examples of how simulations and modeling are used, describe the advantages of using simulations, discuss some careers related to creating simulations and models, describe the process to develop a video game or simulation, develop a game design document, discuss some potential careers related to the development of video games and simulations, identify some challenges that the gaming industry will face in the future, and discuss some important considerations when choosing a career in the gaming industry.

Materials – Odysseyware, Internet, Google Docs, Blogs, Commercial Camera Equipment

Evaluation – Chapter 1 Project – The Game Designer’s Presentation, Chapter 1 Project – New Games 101, and Chapter 1 Quiz – Gaming and Simulations

Digital and Interactive Media

The students will begin Unit 3: Project Management and Social Media. We will discuss Chapter 2 – Social Media. The students will define social media, learn the uses of social media, and learn how to stay safe when using social media. They will complete a project over social media and problem solving and cyber bullying.

TEKS – 1A-I, 2A-D, 3A-C, 4A-C, 5A-G, 6A-E, 7A-D, 8A-B, 9A-F, 10A-F, 11A-C, 12A-B, 13A-D

Activity – The students will begin Unit 3: Project Management and Social Media. We will discuss Chapter 2 – Social Media. The students will define social media, learn the uses of social media, and learn how to stay safe when using social media. They will complete a project over social media and problem solving and cyber bullying.

Materials – Odysseyware, Internet, Google Docs, Blogs, Commercial Camera Equipment

Evaluation – Chapter 2 Projects, Quizzes, and Test

Digital and Interactive Media

The students will begin Unit 3: Project Management and Social Media. We will discuss Chapter 2 – Social Media. The students will define social media, learn the uses of social media, and learn how to stay safe when using social media. They will complete a project over social media and problem solving and cyber bullying.

TEKS – 1A-I, 2A-D, 3A-C, 4A-C, 5A-G, 6A-E, 7A-D, 8A-B, 9A-F, 10A-F, 11A-C, 12A-B, 13A-D

Activity – The students will begin Unit 3: Project Management and Social Media. We will discuss Chapter 2 – Social Media. The students will define social media, learn the uses of social media, and learn how to stay safe when using social media. They will complete a project over social media and problem solving and cyber bullying.

Materials – Odysseyware, Internet, Google Docs, Blogs, Commercial Camera Equipment

Evaluation – Chapter 2 Projects, Quizzes, and Test

Digital and Interactive Media

The students will begin Unit 3: Project Management and Social Media. We will discuss Chapter 2 – Social Media. The students will define social media, learn the uses of social media, and learn how to stay safe when using social media. They will complete a project over social media and problem solving and cyber bullying.

TEKS – 1A-I, 2A-D, 3A-C, 4A-C, 5A-G, 6A-E, 7A-D, 8A-B, 9A-F, 10A-F, 11A-C, 12A-B, 13A-D

Activity – The students will begin Unit 3: Project Management and Social Media. We will discuss Chapter 2 – Social Media. The students will define social media, learn the uses of social media, and learn how to stay safe when using social media. They will complete a project over social media and problem solving and cyber bullying.

Materials – Odysseyware, Internet, Google Docs, Blogs, Commercial Camera Equipment

Evaluation – Chapter 2 Projects and Quiz

Digital and Interactive Media

The students will begin Unit 3: Project Management and Social Media. We will discuss Chapter 2 – Social Media. The students will define social media, learn the uses of social media, and learn how to stay safe when using social media. They will complete a project over social media and problem solving and cyber bullying.

TEKS – 1A-I, 2A-D, 3A-C, 4A-C, 5A-G, 6A-E, 7A-D, 8A-B, 9A-F, 10A-F, 11A-C, 12A-B, 13A-D

Activity – The students will begin Unit 3: Project Management and Social Media. We will discuss Chapter 2 – Social Media. The students will define social media, learn the uses of social media, and learn how to stay safe when using social media. They will complete a project over social media and problem solving and cyber bullying.

Materials – Odysseyware, Internet, Google Docs, Blogs, Commercial Camera Equipment

Evaluation – Chapter 2 Projects and Quiz

Digital and Interactive Media

The students will begin Unit 3: Project Management and Social Media. We will discuss Chapter 1 and cover Project Management.

TEKS – 1A-I, 2A-D, 3A-C, 4A-C, 5A-G, 6A-E, 7A-D, 8A-B, 9A-F, 10A-F, 11A-C, 12A-B, 13A-D

Activity – The students will begin Unit 3: Project Management and Social Media. We will discuss Chapter 1 and cover Project Management.

Materials – Odysseyware, Internet, Google Docs, Blogs, Commercial Camera Equipment

Evaluation – Chapter 1 Projects

Digital and Interactive Media

The students will begin Unit 3: Project Management and Social Media. We will discuss Chapter 1 and cover Project Management.

TEKS – 1A-I, 2A-D, 3A-C, 4A-C, 5A-G, 6A-E, 7A-D, 8A-B, 9A-F, 10A-F, 11A-C, 12A-B, 13A-D

Activity – The students will begin Unit 3: Project Management and Social Media. We will discuss Chapter 1 and cover Project Management.

Materials – Odysseyware, Internet, Google Docs, Blogs, Commercial Camera Equipment

Evaluation – Chapter 1 Projects

Digital and Interactive Media

The students will begin Unit 2: Digital Media Effectiveness and Production. We will discuss Chapter 2 and cover Digital Media Production.

TEKS – 1A-I, 2A-D, 3A-C, 4A-C, 5A-G, 6A-E, 7A-D, 8A-B, 9A-F, 10A-F, 11A-C, 12A-B, 13A-D

Activity – The students will begin Unit 2: Digital Media Effectiveness and Production. We will discuss Chapter 2 and cover Digital Media Production.

Materials – Odysseyware, Internet, Google Docs, Blogs, Commercial Camera Equipment

Evaluation – Chapter 2 Projects and Unit 2 Test

Digital and Interactive Media

The students will begin Unit 2: Digital Media Effectiveness and Production. We will discuss Chapter 1 and cover Traditional Media vs. Digital Media and Digital Citizenship.

TEKS – 1A-I, 2A-D, 3A-C, 4A-C, 5A-G, 6A-E, 7A-D, 8A-B, 9A-F, 10A-F, 11A-C, 12A-B, 13A-D

Activity – The students will begin Unit 2: Digital Media Effectiveness and Production. We will discuss Chapter 1 and cover Traditional Media vs. Digital Media and Digital Citizenship.

Materials – Odysseyware, Internet, Google Docs, Blogs, Commercial Camera Equipment

Evaluation – Chapter 1 Projects

Digital and Interactive Media

The students will begin Unit 2: Digital Media Effectiveness and Production. We will discuss Chapter 1 and cover Traditional Media vs. Digital Media and Digital Citizenship.

TEKS – 1A-I, 2A-D, 3A-C, 4A-C, 5A-G, 6A-E, 7A-D, 8A-B, 9A-F, 10A-F, 11A-C, 12A-B, 13A-D

Activity – The students will begin Unit 2: Digital Media Effectiveness and Production. We will discuss Chapter 1 and cover Traditional Media vs. Digital Media and Digital Citizenship.

Materials – Odysseyware, Internet, Google Docs, Blogs, Commercial Camera Equipment

Evaluation – Chapter 1 Projects