iLife 101 for the Digital Classroom Online Class
Spring 2008
Click on the links below to read the directions for each component of iLife.
iLife assignments must be completed and submitted by the due dates listed below.
Assignment |
Due Date |
iTunes |
January 28 |
Digital Photography (pics) |
February 11 |
iPhoto Book |
February 25 |
iMovie |
March 10 |
Final Project |
March 24 |
The final project must be completed and presented in class on March 24, 2008.
iTunes 4 Basics – iLife 101
View the following Atomic Learning tutorials and practice each process on your computer in iTunes 4. There is an assignment to complete when you are finished.
Atomic Learning Directions:
iTunes is your own digital jukebox where you can download music, organize songs, create playlist, and more!
To learn how to use iTunes, go to the Atomic Learning web site (http://www.atomiclearning.com) and log in with the district user name and password. Click on “Our Tutorials” near the top of the window.
Click on the letter I and scroll to find iTunes for Mac. Click on the version of iTunes that you have on your computer. To check the version, open iTunes, click the iTunes menu and select About iTunes.
If you don't have any songs in your library, view the #8 tutorial (Import music from a CD) first.
Now that you have viewed the basic tutorial videos, and practiced the steps, please complete the following assignment and send it to the conference.
*iTunes 4 Assignment:
Open iTunes, and take a screen shot (apple+Shift+3) of your iTunes screen showing imported songs, playlists, and smart playlists. The screen shot will be saved to your desktop as a file named Picture 1.png (if you have other screen shots saved it might be named Picture 2 or 3, etc.). Locate the screen shot on your desktop and send the screen shot as an attachment to the TECH TIF iLife 101 conference with the subject line iTunes.
The next tutorial is Digital Photography Basics.
iTunes 6 Basics – iLife 101
View the following Atomic Learning tutorials and practice each process on your computer in iTunes 6. There is an assignment to complete when you are finished.
If you don't have any songs in your iTunes library, view tutorial #11 (Importing music from a CD) first.
Now that you have viewed the basic tutorial videos, and practiced the steps, please complete the following assignment.
*iTunes 6 Assignment:
Take a screen shot (apple+Shift+3) of your iTunes screen showing imported songs, playlists, and smart playlists. Send the screen shot as an attachment to the TECH TIF iLife 101 conference with the subject line iTunes.
The next tutorial is Digital Photography Basics.
Digital Photography Basics – iLife 101
On the main page of IDEAL (after you log in), click on Curriculum, Instruction, and Professional Development at the top of the page. Once you are there, click on the Recipes4Success link (on the right side - it's in a green box). On the Recipes4Success page, click on the link for Snacks (upper left corner). Scroll down the page and locate the General Computer Skills section. Click on "Using Digital Cameras."
There are 20 Snacks available for you to view on Using Digital Cameras. Click on the hand icon by each snack to read the contents. Please read through the following:
#3 – File Formats and Compression
#4 – Flash
#5 – Focus
#11 – Resolution
#14 – Taking Good Photos
#18 – Transfer Using iPhoto
#20 – Zoom
Click on “Log Out” at the top of the page when you are finished.
On the IDEAL page, click "Logout" at the top of the page.
Now you are ready to complete the Photographic Scavenger Hunt.
Photographic Scavenger Hunt –Vantage Points
Photography: From the Greek roots “photo” and “graphy” which means “light writing.” Defined as the art of producing images on a light-sensitive surface by the chemical action of light or other radiant energy.
Subject: The main idea or object in a photograph.
Vantage point: Where the camera is placed to take the photograph. Defined as the relationship between the camera and the subject. For example: Is the camera placed at, above, or below eye level?
Step #1:
Read through “Top 10 Tips.”
Step #2:
Photo Scavenger Hunt
Use your digital camera and shoot the following:
1. Side view: The camera is placed at the side of the subject. Example: The side of a person.
2. Front view: The camera is placed in front of the subject Example: The front of a person.
3. Angle view: The camera is placed at an angle to the subject. Example: You should see the person at an angle, not straight on.
4. Close-up: The camera is placed close to the subject. Example: A person’s face.
5. Extreme close-up: The camera is placed very close to the subject. Example: A detail of a person’s eye.
6. Far view or long shot: The camera is placed very far or away from the subject. Example: A person standing far away so that you see the background around them and their entire body.
7. Bird’s eye view: The camera is placed above the subject. It is from the viewpoint of a bird, so the camera is not only above the subject, but is looking down at the subject. Example: The top of a person’s head.
8. Worm’s eye view: The camera is placed below the subject. It is from the viewpoint of a worm, so the camera is not only below the subject, but is looking up at the subject. Example: The bottom of a person’s chin.
9. Something Blue: Take a photo of something that has a lot of blue tones, but not the sky.
Step #3:
2. Click the “100 Most Popular Images” link on the blue navigation bar. You will see small thumbnails of the most popular photos.
3. Click on a thumbnail to see the photo.
4. Use the scroll bars and the numbers at the bottom of the page to see more pictures.
*Digital Photography Assignment:
Choose a favorite photo from this collection, and write down the file name of the photo. Answer the following questions in an email and send it to the TECH TIF iLife 101 conference, subject line pics.
a. What is the file name?
b. Who is the photographer?
c. What is unique about the photo you chose?
d. How does it make you feel?
e. Do you think you would be able to take a similar photo? How?
The next tutorial is iPhoto Basics.
iPhoto 5 and iPhoto 6 Basics – iLife 101
Go to Atomic Learning, log in, and view the following tutorials on iPhoto 5 (these also apply to iPhoto 6):
Creating a Photo Book – A Day with Beauford-Cat
Go to the Atomic Learning web site and log in. Click on the Resources link at the top of the page, then select Lesson Accelerators. On the Resources for the Classroom – Lesson Accelerators Page, click on “A Day with Beauford Cat” for iPhoto 5. Download the files for the project (la_dwb_iphoto_rscs.zip) if you would like to use their images to work with while you view the
tutorials. After you click the link, the folder la_dwb_iphoto_rscs will download to your desktop. Open the folder and then open the images folder to find the photos. Or, use your own digital photos to practice with while you view the tutorials.
Note: While working with photo books, you might see a warning symbol
in the corner. This is a low-resolution warning. Go to the Help menu in iPhoto, click on iPhoto Help and search for low resolution to find ways to correct this in your photos.
*iPhoto Assignment:
After you have viewed the tutorials, complete a photo book with iPhoto using your photos from the Photographic Scavenger Hunt, save the book as a .pdf, attach it to an email, and send it to the TECH TIF iLife 101 conference, subject line iPhoto book. Directions for saving as a .pdf are in the "A Day with Beauford-Cat" tutorial lesson.
The next tutorial is iMovie Basics.
iMovie HD Basics – iLife 101
Go to Atomic Learning, log in, and view the following tutorials on iMovie HD:
*iMovie HD Assignment
Create a video with your scavenger hunt photos. Include at least one title, transition, and effect. Also add one audio element. It could be a track from iTunes, a narration, or a sound effect. Save it as a QuickTime and send it as an attachment to the TECH TIF iLife 101 conference, subject line iMovie.
iMovie HD 6 Basics – iLife 101
Go to Atomic Learning, log in, and view the following tutorials on iMovie HD 6:
*iMovie HD 6 Assignment
Create a video with your scavenger hunt photos. Include at least one title, transition, and effect. Also add one audio element. It could be a track from iTunes, a narration, or a sound effect. Save it as a QuickTime and send it as an attachment to the TECH TIF iLife 101 conference, subject line iMovie.
Final Project - iLife 101
It is a class requirement that a multimedia standards-based project be created and presented during the duration of this class.
Your project will be presented to the class during the final class (March 24, 3:45-5:45 in the PDCTR).
Must include audio, digital images, and text.
Your project can be 2 iPhoto slideshows with music and text (at least 10 photos in each)
OR
Your project can be an iMovie with iTunes and photos from iPhoto (at least one minute long)
Presentation must not be any longer than 5 minutes!! (Actual project can be longer than minimums above if appropriate to lesson.)
Take a look at your curriculum, what projects or unit of study are you doing now or in the future?
What Standards needs to be addressed in your curriculum?
Can you deliver the objectives using multimedia?
Can you observe or demonstrate a level of understanding or mastery by using multimedia?
iLife can be used in unlimited ways in the classroom: to inspire, stimulate, produce resources, record important events, present information, express concepts, record good practice, to teach, and more.
Take a look at iMovies that have been used in the classroom.
A great place for ideas!
Important Dates and Info
Drop In Lab Dates-Optional
February 19, 3:00-5:30
February 20, 3:00-5:30
The Drop In Lab is available for you to receive help with your project.
Location: PDCTR
PVUSD Technology Support Line
602-787-5007
Seven days a week, 7:00 AM-7:00 PM
Assignments
iLife assignments must be completed and submitted by the due dates. Assignments are to be emailed to TECH TIF Online Classes conference.
Assignment |
Due Date |
iTunes |
January 28 |
Digital Photography (pics) |
February 11 |
iPhoto Book |
February 25 |
iMovie |
March 10 |
Final Project |
March 24 |
*Final Class Presentation Night: Class Date
March 24, 3:45-5:45, PDCTR (Professional Development Center Training Room), Building E at DAC
*Mandatory attendance.