Communications


 * Message to teachers and coordinators on March 2: **
 * Thank you for your participation** in our first Texas' Twisted Weather project. Here is a recap from some questions that came up during our "Ask Rusty" sessions last week. It was an optional session and I want to make sure that all of you have a copy of this information. I hope that you will enjoy your tornado kits, weather radio, and books that were sent to you. All of those materials are yours to keep for participating in this project.


 * If you need help at any point in this project,** you can post comments on the website under the “Comments” tab on any page or you can email me directly at rglaser@esc12.net . I am also available via videoconference or phone.

In order to edit your class’ page, you must first create an account.
 * Project website:** |http://texastwistedweather.wikispaces.com/

· **Due date:** March 13 uploaded to [|www.schooltube.com] and embedded in class wiki page · **Length:** 60 seconds · **Content:** Should be targeted to your school and your community · Be sure to have **signed student release** for any students appearing in the video. · PSAs will be judged on adherence to time, creativity and originality, relevance, and general effectiveness. · http://texastwistedweather.wikispaces.com/file/view/ttw%20student%20brochure%20rubric.pdf
 * Public Service Announcement (PSA) 60 seconds**

· **Due date:** March 13 Should be digitally created and uploaded in a .pdf format. · Should be targeted to the students at your school. · Can be formatted to meet your needs. (i.e. front and back, single fold, tri-fold, etc) · Remember to instruct students that these will be judged on grammar and spelling, vocabulary, mechanics, organization and attractiveness, and sources. The sources will be listed directly on your class page on the wiki. · http://texastwistedweather.wikispaces.com/file/view/ttw%20student%20brochure%20rubric.pdf
 * Brochure or Flyer**

· All classes must adhere to all copyright and Fair Use Media guidelines. · All research and information must be cited on your class wiki page under "Citations for Images and Research". · If you are unsure about copyright issues, links are provided for you under Resource and Links section of the project website at http://texastwistedweather.wikispaces.com/Resources+Links
 * Copyright Issues**

· **Due date:** March 31 via videoconference · **Length:** Minimum 3 minutes, Maximum 6 minutes. Points will be deducted for too short or too long. · **Format:** The PSA video will be shown before your class begins the presentation. Each judge will also have a copy of the printed brochure. The timer will begin after the session moderator calls on your class and verifies audio and video is working properly. · **Presentation Ideas:** skits, game shows, puppet shows, news cast, etc. We will be judging these on preparedness, speaking clearly, adhering to the time limit, posture and eye contact, and content. · http://texastwistedweather.wikispaces.com/file/view/ttw%20student%20presentation%20rubric.pdf
 * Student Presentation via videoconference**

· The judges will use the posted rubrics for judging. · Each portion of the project is weighted equally. · The total number of points possible is 225. · The judges for this project will be members of the News 10 Weather Team and other videoconference professionals throughout Texas. · There will be one grand prize winner from grades 3-5 and another grand prize winner from grades 6-8.
 * Judges and Categories**