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.