Welcome to Echo Effect Class Space
This is your porthole to your class assignments, and other sites important to you as a student at Rainshadow.
Updates, Updates!
So, we are embarking on a move to a new building. The Echo Effect Class is also going to be embarking on some changes. Currently, a class workbook is being assembled for use in the class based upon the past 3 years of activities. The 2009-2010 school year is just around the corner... Hopefully everyone is having a great summer break!
Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father
I had no idea what I was in for when I began to watch this film. I knew very little about it, except that my husband thought it looked interesting and it received 5 stars on Netflix. As the story unfolded, I found myself emotionally tied to the story like no other story I have ever watched. It begins as a story to a baby about his murdered father. The film tells the story of Andrew Bagby through old film clips and interviews with friends and family. But, there's a twist... and the more you watch the film, the more frustrated you may find yourself. Distraught, really. It's almost difficult to even write about. Throughout the journey, you are introduced to Andrew's amazing parents. Their walk is one I wouldn't wish on anyone, and yet they face it with grace at every step. If we don't watch this film in class (mainly because it is so emotional), I strongly recommend you watch it on your own. You will not be sorry, though your entire world view may be different.
So, for your blog, I'll be looking for a few different things.
- Completion: Did you complete a page with at least 5 blogs on it?
- Creativity: Did you do anything to enhance your page? (i.e. music, different background images, pictures)
- Evidence of work ethic: Is it apparent that you have been working on your blog throughout the class?
- Evidence of quality work: Have you added blogs to your page that have significant information to share, or are you just writing one and two line statements?
- Personality and Voice: Does your personality show through on the page? Are you using your personal voice to share opinions?.
Check out the following sites to include all kinds of exciting stuff on your blog! I know I have been having fun...
1. www.widgetbox.com
A widget is code that can be embedded as a whole unit. This html code offers music players, games, news articles, calendars, etc. Check this site out!
2. www.sonific.com
This site provides a music player for your blog.
3. www.photobucket.com
Backgrounds and images, this site has a whole host of pictures for your blog.
4. www.pyzam.com
Not loving the templates provided by blogger? Check this site out to customize your template.
Make this site an enjoyable and reflective educational experience. The world is your oyster!! Fill it up with pearls... Good luck.