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9.3

I'll be out today--this is your chance to impress me with your work ethic! Work hard and be sure I have a DYNAMITE sub report! IF you are finishing the Photoshop book and you have a Digital Tutors account, start Week 3, Adobe Illustrator CS5 for Photoshop Users and then 3D Texturing Overview in Photoshop CS5. Be sure you download the project files, watch the tutorial, and also DO the work. IF you don't have a Digital Tutors account yet or don't know what to do, start Week 5. You'll be using several resources that are all available on the Visual Illustration Tools course page. The NDDB books are on the round table.

Happy Friday--with a 3-day weekend!

Remember, we're out of school on Monday - enjoy. When you return, we'll have several things going on, as you can tell from the Up Next section on the right side of this page.

It's been a GREAT week! We have another certified student - congrats to Brett, he is also now certified in Photoshop and is listed on our Wall of Fame.

Interested in entering the BPA Pin Design contest? See me for examples of what has won in the past. If you elect to take on this project, you can do so on your own time, or use this opportunity to receive up to 9-hours towards a contest for this semester--limit 9 hours per semester.

9.2

YIPPEE!!! We have our first certification - congrats to Caleb for certifying in Photoshop and validating his Dynamite skills. He is now listed on our Wall of Fame. Who's next? In your /Users/Shared folders on your computers, you have a PDF file for Photoshop and one for Flash that's designed to help you prepare for these certification tests. You can also take a Brainbench test first for practice and I may have another practice test for you as well.

The Otha Grimes Scholarship application is available.  Turn completed applications in to the Financial Aid Office by 4:30 p.m. on September 10.

View FT photos from SLAM week. More will be available soon!

9.1

Happy September!

We have a new Profesional Skills topic for the month - Trustworthiness. What does that mean to you? How is that an important skill for the workplace? For the classroom? Starting this month, you will need to post a blog answering these questions, due by the end of the month. Points will be awarded to your Professional Skills grade. Each month, our topic will change, and you will update your blog to reflect your thoughts on the new topic.

Have you checked your grades to be sure they are accurate and also to check out your username/password yet?

8.31

August 30 Job Flash

Our latest blood drive was our largest blood drive to date, with 76 total units donated. This blood drive was dedicated to Kaycee, who is currently undergoing treatment for Acute Myeloid Leukemia at OU Children's Hospital. Thanks to all who donated--you make a difference! The next blood drive will be November 4.

Today I'll be meeting with all new students to discuss how to read the gradesheet and progress-based instruction.

8.30

It's going to be a Dynamite week with minimal interruptions and plenty of milestones getting checked off for sure. Be sure you let me know when you reach a milestone so I can record it on your gradesheet. I have the BEST class in Tuttleville--keep up the good work!!!

It's not too late to complete an application for the Superintendent's Leadership academy. I know our 3D Class has several students who are great candidates to take advantage of this opportunity enhance their leadership skills. There's a link in the archives section with more details and/or you can also see me if you are interested and have questions.

Reminders . . .

Because of your great suggestions, this weekend I revised the curriculum LAP related to 3D Animation and added a link to WordPress in the sidebar so it will be available when you are requesting Professional Enhancement points or extra credit for a course reflection. If you are currently completing 3D Animation, please be sure you download the latest course LAP and see me if you have questions. Keep those suggestions coming.

 

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