Final

FINAL PROJECT (Sort of) First Step:
 * 1) Find ten activities and/or software sites that could be used in my Tech 1, 2, or 3 class.
 * 2) Copy and paste the links to your Final page.
 * 3) Give a brief explanation next to the link.
 * 4) Include the cost of the activity and/or software.

Example: 1. [|GoAnimate]  : You can make your own cartoons on this site. This site is free. 2. [|Boxing Kit]  : This is a remote control boxing kit. This costs $36.00. 3. [|Unity] : This program lets you design games. It is free with a $3,000 professional option. 4. [|Paper Airplanes] : Basically just make paper airplanes, and compete to see which flies furthest. The cost only includes paper which can be purchased in bulk. 5. [|Popsicle stick catapult] : Compete to see who can build the strongest popsicle catapult. Cost is just for materials. 6. [|Design Memes] : Make memes, common internet jokes, using a meme generator. 7. [|Make your own linux distribution] : This activity would be incredibly long, hard, and complicated. Cost: Free 8. [|LED dice] : Make LED dice. Cost: $40 for two!!!! 9. [|Make vortex in bottle] : Vortex in a bottle. Cost: Almost free. 10. [|Make your own turntable] : Turntable. Cost: Expensive. 11. [|LED gel lamp] : Make a LAVA LAMP!! Cost: $26 12. [|Bottle light bulb] : Make your own LIGHT BULB!!! Cost: around $10

SECOND STEP: Investigate three of the sites below, and one game. Answer the questions for each site you investigate.


 * 1) Do recommend that we use this site/software in our tech class? Explain why or why not.
 * 2) Should I use this site/software in Tech 1, 2, or 3?
 * 3) Explain how I could use this site/software as a project.

Example:

Picnik

1. Picnik is a great site that should be use in tech. It is easy to use and would be fun to use with Photo Booth and iPhoto.

2. You should use this site in Tech 1, because it is easy to use.

3. You could have students take pictures of themselves, then use Picnik to edit the pictures. They could improve or make the pictures funny. You could put the pictures in Comic Life when they are finished.

Lightbot

1. Lighbot didn't even work it is super confusing and we couldn't even get in to play it. 2. It shouldn't be used in any class because they wont even be able to get in to use it. 3.You could have kids try to get into it and play it but other wise not worth the hassle.

Bridge Builder 1. This site was awesome it worked well and it was fun. 2. You could use it in tech 1 or 2 because it is easy and fun to use. 3. You could turn it into a competition to see who could build the most sturdy bridge for the cheapest cost.

PHOTO EDITING

 [|gimp] - This site will allow you to edit pictures, similar to photoshop.

 [|skitch] - You can edit photos and draw on them.

<span style="color: #800000; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 20.8px;">DESIGN

<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;"> [|Bridge Builder] This is a program that allows you to build bridges and it also tells you a lot of things that can help you build a better bridge.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;"> [|Roblox] - Create your own robots. (I think)

[|City Creator] -<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;"> Design your own city.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;"> [|Floor Planner] - Design your own house.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;"> [|Xcode4] - Write your own app.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">Sketchup - Design your own house/city. (It's on the computer)

<span style="color: #800000; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 20.8px;">ANIMATION

<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;"> [|Blender] This site allows you to make 3D models online.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;"> [|Doink] - You can create animations on this site.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;"> [|ToonDoo] - You can create comic books.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;"> [|Inkscape] - Draw cool stuff.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;"> [|Pixton] - You can create comic books.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;"> [|Animate Clay] - Create your own claymation online.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;"> [|Fluxtime] - Create your own animation.

<span style="color: #800000; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 20.8px;">GAMES

<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;"> [|Lightbot] : This is a game which uses programmer logic to move a robot so solve puzzles.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;"> [|Sploder] This is a simple video game development program.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;"> [|Relish Games] - Make your own video game.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;"> [|Unity] - Make your own video game.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">Scratch (it's on the computer) - Create your own video game or animation.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;"> [|Dust] - A free simulation game using dust and physics.

<span style="color: #800000; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 20.8px;">MULTIMEDIA

<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;"> [|Glogster] - You can make cool posters for website and/or reports.