WEEK OF 3/28 - 4/1

Happy Monday to each of you!  I hope that you weekend was well spent and you are ready to dive back into your blogging activity.  There are some of you that need to move beyond the basics and step up your efforts on both the look of your site and the material that you are posting.  Though Friday is a time to "catch up" on missed work our weekly activities should not be saved until that day to be completed.  If you want FULL credit for the week's work you should be completing the assignments prior to Friday.  That being said here is your "to-do" list for the week:

*  You are to complete two posts this week
     *  Post #1:  Should include 3 pictures that are related the post
     *  Post #2:  Should include at least 1 video related to your post
*  Poll Question
     *  You will find this option under your gadgets if you have not already posted a poll. 
         I know that some of you have done this already and that does count as being complete
*   Blog List
     *  You will also find this under your gadgets.  A blog list creates a list on your blog site where you will
          be notified of any new posts to the blogs you are following
*   You are also to visit the blog sites of THREE of your classmates and leave some meaningful and relevant
      comments on their blog site

Remember if you have any questions please ask.  Please vote on my poll as well.  Have a good week!

Limitless

I spent the weekend in Fargo, ND and had the opportunity to catch the new Bradley Cooper film "Limitless"  It promised a pretty spectacular concept, one in which a person could take a genetically engineered drug and have the ability to maintain use of 100% of their brain.  There was great acting by Cooper and Robert DiNero.  The film itself follows the rise of Cooper's character Eddie Morra from a down on his luck author to US Senate candidate.  There were several plot twists and though the ending seemed a bit contrived, I left the theater feeling at peace with myself for spending the time and the money watching the film.  Overall, I would give the film 3.75 stars out of 5.

Cooper and DiNero interview about their film "Limitless".
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HAPPY MONDAY! -- WORK WITH A PURPOSE TODAY

REMINDER ---

By the end of today you should have the following tasks completed ---

If you have any questions about this week's requirements please come and check with me or one of your classmates.
End of the day Monday -
1.  You should at least be following my blog so you can receive these updates.
2.  You should have your welcome/introduction message posted

Also, if you did not turn it in last week please turn in your DIGITAL MEDIA COURSE CHECKLIST.  If you do not turn this in you will not receive points for your topic research and planning.

Looking Ahead To The Week Of March 21st...

As we move into the second week of class it is very apparent that many of you are extremely adept in learning new technology skills, which is AWESOME!  For you then that also means we can push up our timetable abit as far as what is being done on your blog.  On Thursday I demonstrated how to follow someone else's blog and how to create a list of the blogs you are following.  Here is the short list of what I will be looking for in the coming week...





If you have any questions about this week's requirements please come and check with me or one of your classmates.
End of the day Monday -
1.  You should at least be following my blog so you can receive these updates.
2.  You should have your welcome/introduction message posted

End of the day Tuesday -
1.  You should be following all of your classmates blogs
2.  You should have created your blog list of all the blogs you are following

End of the day Wednesday -
1.  You should one post related to your topic

End of the day Thursday -
1.  You should have one post w/ at least three pictures

Top 3 Science Fiction Movie Storylines

Over the course of movie history many science fiction films have been released, and many have claimed to be the best.  But when storylines are looked at there are a few that rise above the rest.  In no paticular order my top three are as follows:

*  Star Wars (Episode 4)

This film by George Lucas remains one of the all-time greats.  It includes a great cast of characters and a mission so noble it took five more films to fully complete.

*  The Matrix

The story of this film remains very popular.  It questions who we are and what are purpose to living is.  Plot holes abound but still gets its point across

*  Galaxy Qwest

In an offbeat comedy this film's storyline gets at the heart of every sci-fi geek's heart--How to save the galaxy and win the girl

My Digital Media Blog

As you are constructing and maintaining your blog I will be doing the same thing.  I have chosen movies as my general topic which will thread into many directions.  Please feel free to leave comments about the posts but remember to be RESPECTFUL in your posts

--- Mr. M

WELCOME!

I want to welcome each of you to our Digital Media Blog Community for Knights Academy.  I am hoping that each of you has chosen a topic that you have a great interest in and are passionate about.  Be sure to check for blog tips and news

---Mr. M