Who does Monae think she is?

Hey there guys, my name is Monae Byrdell Williams I have put together a long term project about my heritage and family! To kick off this process I have asked  my mama and papa smurf  some informative questions. Since, i know my mother researches our ancestry i have asked her for a little support through an email. With all information gathered i created a basic family tree outline of my family. Going a step further and expanding my family tree in Prezi. But wait! i'm not done yet i took my statistics and created an info-graphic.

Monday, April 21

Reflect on your stop-motion animation project. How did it go? What worked? What didn't work? If you're not finished - why? If you are finished go in to detail about the project and what you learned. Give as much detail and information as possible It went great, i had some difficulties.

The movie maker program worked and was awesome. What didn't work was sending and receiving pictures, also my cameras. I learned how to make a stop motion film. Also i learned how to put pictures and music together.

Friday, April 11

Wednesday, April 9

What is your idea for your stop-motion animation? Explain yourself. Have you started taking photos? If not, when do you plan to take your photos? What is your action plan for today? What is your plan to GET SOMETHING DONE?

           My idea is dancing, where i would be looking like i'm doing dance moves. Yes i have started taking photos. My plan today is to finish my story board and help others that need help.

Monday, April 7

What is stop motion animation? If you don't know, look it up! Explain.

Stop motion animation-technique to make a physically manipulated object appear to move on its own.

Friday, March 4

Tell me about your 5 frame storyboard. What did you like about the project? What did you dislike? Was it hard to fit a story in to 5 images? Do you think you tell a clear story? What would you do differently if you could? Explain. My 5 frame story is about getting ready for a dance performance. I like that the project is easy. I really didn't dislike anything. No, its not hard to make a story in 5 images because as long as you detail it. Yes i think my story is clear. I would choose another story.

Tuesday, April 1

What is a storyboard? If you don't know, what do you think it is? How are storyboards used? What are some different ways that storyboards can be made?

 A storyboard is a sequence of drawings, typically with some directions and dialogue, representing the shots planned for a movie or television production. Storyboards are mostly used for media. They can be made through pictures and diagrams.

Friday March, 28

Wednesday, March 26

Did you get your pictures taken yesterday? Did you enjoy going on the photo scavenger hunt? Why do you think I had you take those types of pictures?
 Yes my team and i got the task done. I did enjoy going on that scavenger hunt because it gave me free time exercise. I think we took photos so we could get started on the next section.

Tuesday March, 25

What do you know about photography? When you take pictures what kind of camera do you use? Do you use your cell phone? Do you own a digital camera that is not your cell phone? Explain.

 I know photography means taking pictures. I usually use my phone camera when i take pictures. Yes i do own a digital camera. It is at home and sitting there waiting to be started up.

Monday March, 24

Welcome back! How was your Spring Break? Tell me all about it. You've been out of school for 10 days so I know you will have plenty to share. Make it good!

My spring break was relaxing and amazing. Thursday I went to the movies and relaxed. Friday we went to get my brother's permit and walked around the mall. Saturday I hung out with my boyfriend and Olivia. Sunday I went to get my car washed and just rode around. Monday I went to dance and slept. Tuesday I went to the zoo and was in a dangerous situation but after we went to the plaza. For the rest of the spring break i worked, hanged with my boyfriend, and slept.

Friday March, 7

Tuesday March, 4th

If you had the option of writing a 3 page paper or creating an infographic - which one would you choose? Explain yourself.


I would choose an infographic because i enjoy making presentations and  making things colorful. 

Friday February, 28

How far along are you on your infographic? Will you be finished and ready to embed on to your blog by the end of the hour today? Do you think you've used your time wisely in class? Explain yourself.


I am 75% done with my infographic. I might be ready to embed by the end of the hour. Yes, I have been using my time wisely because i am really far with my project. 

Wednesday February, 26

Why do I have you brainstorm and collect your information in a Google Doc before putting in to final draft? Explain.

So that everything is easy to transfer and less trouble. Also, its to collect your thoughts and go through steps. 

Tuesday February, 25

Yesterday I introduced you to infographics... tell me again what they are and how they are used? What is the benefit of an infographic? What goes into an infogrpahic?

 Infographics are colorful diagrams with statistics and facts. The benefit of a infographic is to provide you with further details about your topic. Statisticsk, facts. and pictures all go into an infographic.

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Monday February, 24

My Global Issue
 My Global issue talked about body image. Body image is an issue that can not be completely destroyed, but can be helped by certain groups. All in all body image is known to cause destruction worldwide.

Tuesday, February 18

Where are you at with your 5 paragraph essay so far? How is it coming? Is it easy to write? Difficult to write? Is it helpful that you created an outline first? Explain.

 I am on my third paragraph. This essay been coming along just fine. It is very difficult to write because i don't know how to word things but the outline was a great help.

Monday, Februrary 3rd

Tell me about your Sweetheart weekend. If you didn't go to Sweetheart, what did you do? I want details!

 I went to my best friend's house and we had a little house party and played ping pong. Then i went to work at HyVee in the floral department. This was my boring weekend.

Friday, January 31

Who do you look up to in life? Why? What have they done to help you or guide you?

I look up to my mother because she is always there for me. When I would ever be stuck in any situation she would always find some way to help and she would support any of my decisions.

Wednesday, January 29

Tell me about the global issue you selected yesterday. Briefly restate your paragraph from yesterday. I selected body image. I selected this because I can relate to this issue and i would love to learn more about it.

PSA

Monday, January 27

If you could pick one issue in the world to fix or change what would it be and why? I would fix violence because today innocent people are forever dying and no one deserves a lost.

Tuesday, January 21

Tell me about your three day weekend. How was it? What did you do? Elaborate! I had a great three day weekend. Friday, I put my solo into competition then went home and watched movies with my parents. Saturday I competed my team dances and we won three trophies.Sunday i went to work then hanged out with my boyfriend. Last but not least Monday i worked and did homework.

Friday, January 17

Wednesday, January 15

What have you learned about Google Drive and Google Presentation so far? What do you like about it? What problems have you run in to? Is it better than PowerPoint?Explain.

I learned that it saves automatically and that it is very easy to use. The part that i like most is that it never loses your work. I figured out that i cant crop photos or insert a picture box. Yes, I love it more than power point mostly because of the saving options.

January 13, 2014

Tell me if you agree with this statement and then explain why or why not. "Images on the internet are 'free game' - if someone posted I should be able to use it
 No, I do not agree with this because those pictures were taken from that person and not you. So it would be respectful and right to give full credit.

Friday, January 10

What do you want to learn in the class the semester? What information do you want to walk away with that you didn't know before? Elaborate!


This semester i would like to know how to use technology in different ways. i want to walk out knowing as much abut computers so i can apply it through out life. one thing i would like to walk away and know is blogging because i think that would help me through out college.