Consumerism+Project

=Consumerism Project=

What Do I Do?

 * Track your spending habits by keeping a journal of everything you spend for 11 days.
 * Analyze your spending habits, and draw conclusions about your level of consumerism.
 * Compare and/or contrast your consumerism to the overconsumption issues of the larger society.
 * Present your findings in a podcast, video, or other medium of your choice. Include an analysis of the data in graphic form.

What Medium Do I Use?
Choose a medium that effectively and creatively conveys your ideas.
 * Photo Essay
 * Video (acted out; combining images/video, voice narration, music; screencast)
 * Podcast
 * PhotoStory Video (uses photos/voice/music--no video)
 * Website
 * Screencast


 * Check out these cool Web Tools: **
 * Spicynodes
 * Prezi
 * Museum Box
 * Empressr
 * Youblisher
 * formatpixel
 * zentation
 * glogster
 * Screen-O-Matic (screencast)
 * More ideas!**

There is no limit to your creativity!

 * When's It Due? **
 * Project Plan: Wednesday, 3/15
 * Project: Friday, 4/1
 * Presentation: Tuesday, 4/5
 * Need Inspiration? (Many of these are on YouTube, so you'll have to watch them at home.) **
 * Consumerism! The Musical
 * OverConsumption