I had trouble making this movie because of the conversion software. My camera is a point and shoot digital camera with video and it records in MOV. format which does not convert easily. Anyway, this is what I did and I hope it will help. Since I will be a "social studies" teacher, these are some of my ideas for imaging in my classroom.
Tips for using camera's in the classroom.
1- Use a camera to photograph historical sites
2- Photograph historical buildings
3- Since we are a social studies class, photograph current social events such as, gatherings of people for social or political purposes. Parades, protests, rallies etc.
4- The use of photographs is an excellent way to record current events that will shape history
5- When photographing people always be careful not to offend them
6- In a public setting photography is legal unless the sponsors of the event ask you not to photograph. At that point stop
Dana and I
In Seattle, 2009
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
My Webquest
Okay I got my Webquest posted on my blog. View older blogs to find my tips for using a webquest in class.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Friday, July 22, 2011
Tips for Prezi
This was quite fun actually. As I have said before, I'm not all that tech savy but this was fairley easy. Here are my tips for Prezi:
1- Watch the tutorials. They are good and actually help. I watched them several times in sections to review and they really helped
2- Play around with the things and learn. What can you loose by trying
3- Keep it simple. Just like Power Point, simple is sometimes better
4- Watch out for motion sickness... Prezi moves a lot so be careful. With enough time between slides with instruction, this shouldn't be a real problem
5- Once again, HAVE FUN!!!
1- Watch the tutorials. They are good and actually help. I watched them several times in sections to review and they really helped
2- Play around with the things and learn. What can you loose by trying
3- Keep it simple. Just like Power Point, simple is sometimes better
4- Watch out for motion sickness... Prezi moves a lot so be careful. With enough time between slides with instruction, this shouldn't be a real problem
5- Once again, HAVE FUN!!!
Monday, July 18, 2011
Tips on using a Power Point
Power Point presentatnios can be very useful or very boring. It all depends on how they are used.
1- DO NOT READ DIRECTLY FROM POWER POINT! This is the quickest way to loose your class.
2- Make slides simple and attractive. Use bullet points to introduce topics and expound verbaly not through text
3- Give students a hand-out that they should take note on from your Power Point
4- Use Power Points sparingly. To much of a good thing is too much
5- Allow students to create their own Power Points. Learning technology is fun and researching topics for projects is one of the best ways to review/remember information
6-Like everything, Keep it fun!
1- DO NOT READ DIRECTLY FROM POWER POINT! This is the quickest way to loose your class.
2- Make slides simple and attractive. Use bullet points to introduce topics and expound verbaly not through text
3- Give students a hand-out that they should take note on from your Power Point
4- Use Power Points sparingly. To much of a good thing is too much
5- Allow students to create their own Power Points. Learning technology is fun and researching topics for projects is one of the best ways to review/remember information
6-Like everything, Keep it fun!
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Tips for movies
Hey I made a movie so it can't be that hard! It was fun and even more than a little frustrating, but what isn't right? Here are my tips for making a movie and for using it in the classroom.
1- Make it on or about something that interests you. This makes the task enjoyable.
2- Take more video footage than you think you will need. Its easier to cut out than to add what you don't have.
3- Choosing music can be fun or very frustrating. While putting the movie together, think of what music will fit. Search your own music files first because you probable have music that will work already.
4- Have students make movies of subjects or topics you are studying. Role-play can be fun and very educational.
5-Make movies for your students to watch. Its easier to role-play at home in front of a camera then a classroom right?
6- Have fun with it!
These are just a few thoughts I had while making my movie.
1- Make it on or about something that interests you. This makes the task enjoyable.
2- Take more video footage than you think you will need. Its easier to cut out than to add what you don't have.
3- Choosing music can be fun or very frustrating. While putting the movie together, think of what music will fit. Search your own music files first because you probable have music that will work already.
4- Have students make movies of subjects or topics you are studying. Role-play can be fun and very educational.
5-Make movies for your students to watch. Its easier to role-play at home in front of a camera then a classroom right?
6- Have fun with it!
These are just a few thoughts I had while making my movie.
Movie #1
This is the URL to my movie. Watch it and tell me what you think. It was fun to make. Watchout technology, here I come!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNmXqPYk7LY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNmXqPYk7LY
Webquest
This is my post for my webquest and my suggestions. I liked building my webquest and as I was making it I thought that this could really be helpful as a classroom activity. Here are my suggestions:
1- As you are making a webquest, write your answers as you are writing your questions. This may seem obvious but I didn't do it the first time and it took me a lot more time when I had to go back and write my answers.
2- Using a webquest as a test review activity. What better way for our students to review the material in a test than to do a webquest.
3- Use it as a "pre-teaching" tool. I think this would be a great way to introduce new material to our students.
4- Have our students create their own webquest. As a group or individual project, have students make their own webquest (including answers) to show their understanding of the topic(s) they just learned.
5- I think short ones, 2-3 questions could be every bit as good as a long one. A short one, say 4 questions, 2 review and 2 pre-teaching, could be great homework!
1- As you are making a webquest, write your answers as you are writing your questions. This may seem obvious but I didn't do it the first time and it took me a lot more time when I had to go back and write my answers.
2- Using a webquest as a test review activity. What better way for our students to review the material in a test than to do a webquest.
3- Use it as a "pre-teaching" tool. I think this would be a great way to introduce new material to our students.
4- Have our students create their own webquest. As a group or individual project, have students make their own webquest (including answers) to show their understanding of the topic(s) they just learned.
5- I think short ones, 2-3 questions could be every bit as good as a long one. A short one, say 4 questions, 2 review and 2 pre-teaching, could be great homework!
Monday, July 11, 2011
Tips for blogs
These are a few tips that I think may be helpful for teachers and how they (we) may be able to use blogs with our students,
1- Post Syllabus so students can always access it for up coming assignments and readings
2- Have a "Question / Answer section for dialogue with students and student to student
3- Post photographs of places visited that are applicable to curriculum
4- Use as a reminder of up coming assignment deadlines
5- Post helpful resources for students. These could be used as research resources or general information / interest resources
6- Something to have fun with!
1- Post Syllabus so students can always access it for up coming assignments and readings
2- Have a "Question / Answer section for dialogue with students and student to student
3- Post photographs of places visited that are applicable to curriculum
4- Use as a reminder of up coming assignment deadlines
5- Post helpful resources for students. These could be used as research resources or general information / interest resources
6- Something to have fun with!
Friday, July 8, 2011
Question #1 for MAT 601
Is technology easy for everyone but me? I try but most of the time I think I am going backwords. I am not afraid of trying but I do get frustrated sometimes. I do get an "A" for effort right?
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