Gliffy/Mind mapping Assignment

Assignment Title: Gliffy/Mind Mapping Assignment

Uses in the Classroom:  Teachers can use a mind mapping software tool to take information and arrange it in a two-dimensional format. By using this format, the relationships between information, people, influences, etc. can be more easily shown. Having students create their own Gliffy web item forces them to research and learn the connections and relationships between different ideas and information. Students will then evaluate, analyze, apply, and create.  This helps in understanding and remembering.

Issues to Consider: When creating a Gliffy web item images add to the overall aesthetic and increase comprehension and understand. If teachers and students do not use their own original images, it is important to understand and not violate copyright laws.

Copyright: The images used in this Gliffy web item are all in the public domain.

Image Editing Assignment

Assignment Title: Image Editing Assignment

Uses in the Classroom:  Teachers can use image editing software to instruct students on how to create and manipulate digital images. Students will be creating and through their creation gain a deeper understanding of the software. This will help them to remember the material.

Issues to Consider: Teachers need a full understanding of the image editing software that they choose to use. If teachers and students do not use their own original images, it is important to understand and not violate copyright laws.

Copyright: The images used are all original photographs taken by the author of this blog.

Infographic Assignment

This infographic demonstrates the Army Force Generation (ARFORGEN) Model. The purpose of the ARFORGEN model is to provide predictability in the deployment process. The ARFORGEN model is change from the Army's old tiered deployment model to a cyclical model that attempts to provide set timelines between deployments for Brigade sized units.

This infographic can be utilized in a class describing how the ARFORGEN model works and what the different timelines are for active component and reserve component Brigade sized units.



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Instructional Video

Assignment Title: Digital Video Assignment

Uses in the Classroom:  This type of technology can be extremely valuable for providing a multimedia format for conveying any subject to students. Using this type of technology students will apply, understand and remember the material more clearly.

Issues to Consider: A full understanding of the appropriate software is important for videos to be effective forms of instruction. Sound levels of narration are important to understand and manipulate.

Copyright:  All slides and narration are my own. Quotes are from the US Army Command and General Staff College, Kasserine Pass Case Study course material. Images of MG Frenendall and tanks are from the public domain. The image of Field Marshal Rommel is Creative Commons, Share Alike 3.0 Germany, Bundesarchiv, Bild 146-1973-012-43 / CC-BY-SA.

Screen-casting Assignment

Assignment Title: Screen-casting Assignment

Uses in the Classroom:  This type of technology can be extremely valuable in providing a walkthrough of any hardware or software that a teacher wants to demonstrate to students.  Using this type of technology students will apply, understand and remember the material more clearly.

Issues to Consider: Teachers need a full understanding of the software that they choose to utilize to create their screen-cast to ensure a smooth learning experience.  In addition, it helps to plan the narration and have a written copy for reference. 

Copyright: My screen-casting assignment utilizes Windows 7 and Adobe Acrobat Reader, both licensed for personal use. 

Storytelling Assignment

Assignment Title: Week 3 Storytelling Assignment
Uses in the Classroom: This type of technology can be used in many ways in the classroom. Creating a video story assists in the learning process. In addition, if the story is created by the instructor, this type of technology assists in understanding and remembering.
Issues to Consider: Use of images, video, and audio require the creator to be aware of all applicable copyright laws and ensure they are not violated.
Copyright: All video and still images are my original work. Audio is from the song Faith by Vanhings, 2008, via Tribe of Noise, Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 United States.

Talking Photograph (Fotobabble)

Assignment Title: Talking Photograph




Uses in the Classroom: Use of a talking photograph allows students to create an illustrated original story. They will plan which photograph best illustrates their story and then construct the talking photograph. After doing so, students will publish and share their work. 
Issues to Consider: Students will need access to a computer, digital photographs, a microphone and internet access. 
Copyright: This is an original photograph taken by the author of the blog.