How did your activities and research for this International Schools CyberFair Project support standards, required coursework and curriculum standards?
By completing the project, we¡¦ve had to integrate virtually all disciplines of knowledge.
Language  Through the collecting of data, transcribing of interviews and writing of reports we vastly improved our writing skills. We also had the chance to improve our listening and communication skills in the interview process.
Math We used Excel to collate statistics on everyone's performance. Social Studies Through our interviews we were able to have a better understanding of the hard work and effort that the Yu-Tsai choir puts into their performances. Also after recording and experiencing this with them, we were able to appreciate how music and singing can move people and the mentality needed to make dreams become reality. Art and Humanities  We created graphics using computer programs as well as drawing by hand. We also used image processing software to edit photographs for our website.
In addition, our theme was about music and we were able to listen to and admire the beautiful voices of the Yu-Tsai choir.
Science and Technology  We made full use of computer graphics software, digital photography, video cameras and cellphones to record our progress. Finally, we also used web publishing and image processing software to complete out website.
Mixed Activities  The members of the Cyberfair who attended the choir interviews, practices, physical training and competitions were able to understand that catching a dream is a long process. We also learned the importance of teamwork and cooperation.
What information tools & technologies did you used to complete your CyberFair project?
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| Selection of the cyberfair team |
Hardware: projector, camera
Software: PowerPoint, Internet |
| Designing team logo |
Software: PhotoImpact |
| Interview |
Hardware: camera, cell phone
Software: Word, PhotoImpact, KMPlayer |
| Dreamchasing Manual |
Software: Word, PhotoImpact |
| Dream catching plan - Early morning running training, Choir practice |
Hardware: camera |
| 2011 DREAM-Filming and typing up the records |
Hardware: camera, DV
Software: PowerDirector |
| New Taipei City First Central District Student Singing Competition
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Hardware: camera , DV |
| Realization |
Hardware: camera |
| Nanshan Junior High School¡¦s Looking to 2012 Folk Festival |
Hardware: camera, DV |
| Visit to the Shuanglian Hospice |
Hardware: camera, DV
Software: PhotoImpact |
| The Yu-Tsai Choir go carol singing |
Hardware: camera ,DV, megaphone
Software: PhotoImpact |
| Website Design |
Software: SharePointDesign, Dreamweaver |
| Graphic Design |
Software: PhotoImpact, PhotoShop, Flash, PhotoScape |
| Image Process |
Hardware: camera, scanner
Software: PhotoScape, PhotoImpact, PhotoShop |
| Data Collection |
Hardware: scanner
Software: IE, Word, JOCR |
| Data Backup |
Hardware: Flash drive,DVD R/W |
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In what ways did you act as "ambassadors" and spokespersons for your CyberFair project both on-line and in person.
Interacting with the Choir
The time that we spent with the Yu-Tsai choir, from interviews and rehearsals to morning exercise and competitions, has allowed us the chance to build courage in communicating with others. It has also taught us that becoming a choir member is not as easy as it may seem!
Interacting with the Founders of the Choir¡G 
During our talks with Chairman Kuo, Vice-Principal Hsu and Principal Tang, we learned about the beginnings and the history of the choir. We were also able to feel their enthusiasm and encouragement for the choir. We are sure that under such great guidance, the choir will continue to perform admirably.
Interacting with our Sister School
Yu-Tsai Elementary School was honored to be invited to Nanshan Junior High School to attend an activity that also gave us a chance to interact with students from another school. Interacting with People in the Community¡G
When we walked around the community, carrying the Yu-Tsai banner, dressed in festive clothing, singing carols and handing out candy, it was a great feeling to share this moment with members of the local community. We were a little embarrassed at first, but it turned out to be an unforgettable memory. Interacting with People in the Local Area¡G
The Cyberfair team, along with the Yu-Tsai choir paid a visit to the Shuanglian Hospice to perform. Performances included choral songs, song and dance, Lilian¡¦s touching words to her grandmother, violin and handing out of birthday cards. It was happy and heart-warming to see the happy smiles on the faces of the old people at the hospice.
What have you learned through your team collaboration?
Both the choir and the Cyberfair team have learned the importance of working together during this time. It¡¦s because of this hard work and cooperation that we have been able to achieve as much as we have.
What has been the impact of your project on your community?
During the carol service in the local community, we were able to let all the local residents have a real feeling of Christmas. At the Shuanglian Hospice, we were able to wish all residents a happy birthday through our performances. At theLooking to 2012 Folk Festival, we made some really happy memories with the choir. These occasions not only enhanced the image of Yu-Tsai and the choir within the community, but also gave the choir a chance to spread joy with the sound of their angelic voices!
How did your project involve other members of your community as helpers and volunteers?Personal Visits
We personally took the invite cards to the choir and used our lunch
breaks to interview them. We also personally interviewed Principal
Tang, Chairman Kuo, Vice-Principal Hsu and other teachers.
Telephone Liaisons In order to prepare for the visit to the Shuanglian Hospice and the caroling service, we had to liaise by telephone with the hospice and the local authorities.
E-mails Chairman Kuo and Vice-Principal Hsu are often not at school so we regularly communicated with them via e-mails to get all the information that we needed for the project.
Discoveries, Lessons and SurprisesDiscoveries
1.Many hands make light work¡GOne person could never complete a Cyberfair project alone. Just like with the choir, every single member is equally important, and must work together in order to create beautiful harmony.
2.Website Design¡GProducing the website required using all the software we have studied before, but also collating data and was a huge effort.
3.Surprises in the Data¡GWe collated a lot of resources from since the school first open until today. We discovered that the Yu-Tsai choir is really amazing, no matter at home or abroad, they always perform fantastically. We also discovered a lot of incredible memories in the old photographs.
4.Singing is not easy¡GWe thought that singing was a very simple thing, but after spending time observing the choir we discovered that it is really not that easy at all. Apart from preparing ones own voice, keep a steady breathing pattern, you also have to be able to keep in time and in harmony with the rest of the group.
Lessons
1.Preparation is all-important¡GAfter a few interviews, we realized that we needed to prepare questions first and make sure the tape recorder was ready. It was also important to pay attention to the volume during the interview, in order to make transcribing easier later.
2.Practice makes perfect¡GBefore every activity, we practiced over and over again in order to reduce the number of mistakes!
3.Don't procrastinate¡G
After every activity or interview, we must get everything recorded. If we leave it for too long, our workload will pile up and we'll start to forget some of the things that have happened.
Surprises
From the beginning when we were nervous, anxious and seriously lacked confidence. through the whole the process of blood, sweat and tears, right up to the end when we finally achieved our goal, all of us were touched by the experience. We need to learn from the spirit shown by the Yu-Tsai choir. In the future, when chasing a dream, we may come across difficult problems. However, if we remember the passion and hope we had at the beginning, we can work at making that dream come true.
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