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The Seminar traces his musical roots, the development of his career and his connection with Hip Hop culture. Using a variety of digital resources to facilitate learning, students will come to understand how different content types meet different information needs. DJ Hero will engage students through gameplay, simulating DJ turntablism (mixing styles and techniques) and connecting gaming activities to assignments, discussions, and projects on JAY-Z and current Rap artists. Assorted book formats and iTunes media provide a cumulative digital experience for the student’s knowledge taxonomy including: creating, reading, listening, note-taking, sharing, and self-exploration. Seminar materials will help students to create and coordinate diverse media activities; construct personal content and complete assignments.
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JAY-Z: IN THA’ MIX
The Project Goal
To develop a 21st century seminar for
the digital age student. JAY-Z was
chosen as the vehicle to encourage
students to explore Rap music and
develop knowledge skills for lifelong
learning.
JAY-Z: IN THA’ MIX
The Project GoalJAY-Z: In Tha’ Mix seminar, will discuss his lyrics and their meaning by examining select recordings, essays, and criticisms.
JAY-Z: IN THA’ MIX
GamificationJAY-Z: In Tha’ Mix is a gamification hybrid that applies game elements to instructional activities.
JAY-Z: IN THA’ MIX
GamificationThis process, integrating game dynamics and mechanics, was chosen to encourage students to participate, share, and interact with Hip Hop culture and Rap music.
JAY-Z: IN THA’ MIX
Digital NationDivergent resources were selected to facilitate students learning development by using multiple content formats.
JAY-Z: IN THA’ MIX
Digital NationThe implementation of assorted formats, including enhanced media, provides a cumulative digital experience for the student’s knowledge base including: creating, reading, listening, note-taking, sharing, and self-exploration.
JAY-Z: IN THA’ MIX
Digital NationDJ Hero will engage students by simulating DJ turntablism; by connecting gaming activities to assignments, discussions, and projects on JAY-Z and current rap artists.
JAY-Z: IN THA’ MIX
“Rap is the aboriginal music of the planet”
Afrika Bambaataa
JAY-Z: IN THA’ MIX
2012 French Socialist presidential candidate François Hollande used “N—as in Paris” as a soundtrack for his “48 H Avec FH” campaign video.
JAY-Z: IN THA’ MIX
Hollande used the news piece video, “48 H Avec FH” to reach out to France’s youth and diverse ethnic communities.
JAY-Z: IN THA’ MIX
The video features comments by a diverse collection of individuals representing age, class, ethnicity, gender, and racial groups.
Hollande’s campaign video shocked many Americans. But not the French.
JAY-Z: IN THA’ MIX
François Hollande wins the May 5th runoff election against the incumbent President Nicolas Sarkozy.Rap music has help shape France’s 21st century social and political discourse.
JAY-Z: IN THA’ MIX
Digital Nation http://hiphopwired.com/2012/03/29/every-jay-z-magazine-cover-ever-photos/12/
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