LESSON NINE

ANIMOTO ANIMOTO ANIMOTO

ANIMOTO ANIMOTO ANIMOTO

ANIMOTO ANIMOTO ANIMOTO

ANIMOTO ANIMOTO ANIMOTO

Well I decided for you to do something special for your last assignment.  It's going to involve a wonderful website called Animoto.  Kids really like it.  It can be found at:

https://animoto.com/education/classroom

This site will allow teachers to apply for free accounts for your students so I would suggest doing this since it is sure a wonderful deal.  So how do you use Animoto?  Click on the link below for a tutorial..  There's lots of them to choose from.

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=animoto+tutorial+2015

Want to see some ways that you might use Animoto in your classroom?  Want to see some examples?  Check out the following site.

http://www.brighthubeducation.com/teaching-methods-tips/57062-animoto-com-in-the-classroom/

One possible use for Animoto in the classroom is to do book reports or book trailers.  Check out this site.

http://www.booktrailersforreaders.com/

With this project it might be the perfect time to teach your students the importance of NOT using copyrighted images.  You'll probably find the following site useful.

http://globaldigitalcitizen.org/15-best-sites-open-source-images?mc_cid=fcb4d18778&mc_eid=8e298c6ee6

ASSIGNMENT NINE:

OK you guys, here is your final assignment.  Choose one of the subjects you teach and create an Animoto lesson plan for your students to actually do for an assignment.  You'll have this one as an example for them to see.  Type a paragraph listing all the details for their assignment such as number of photos to be used, length of video, number of text slides, etc.  Upon completion send me the directions paragraph plus the URL for your video.  Voila, that's it.

LESSON EIGHT

I'm sure you all have used PowerPoint.  It has to be one of the most used presentation programs of all times. Today I'm going to show you two alternatives to PowerPoint. They can give us some of the same PPT features we want plus the ability to upload it to the internet with ease so that it can be shared with our students.  The name of these tools are Google Drive Presentation and Empressr. Let's take a look at both.

GOOGLE DRIVE PRESENTATION

Presentation is part of the suite of online tools called Google Drive formerly Google Docs.  In order to find it go to the following URL:

https://drive.google.com/

Below is a simple tutorial for you to watch.

ASSIGNMENT EIGHT:



Review the this online presentation site.  Follow along as you view the tutorials.  If you want to investigate further, go to YouTube and check out other tutorials.  Once your research is complete do the following.  Do at least a six slide presentation tellipertaining to one of the subjects that you teach.  Then write a paragraph in which you compare and contratst it to PowerPoint.  Your presentation will finally be uploaded to the internet and you will send me the URL so that I might view it along with your paragraph.  Remember, if you have any questions, contact me for assistance.

LESSON SEVEN

Screencast-o-matic has to be one of my favorite online tools.  I probably use it as much or more than any other.  Well today you're going to learn how easy it is to create screencasts.  "So why do screencasts?" you might be asking yourself and that's a good question.  The reason I do screencasts is to make tutorials for my students.  If you want to explain how to do something, instead of using just text, why not create as video? Videos are all screencast are.  They can be very simple or rather elaborate.  Don't worry, we're going to use just the basics.  So to begin, go to http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/ and create a free account.

Won't to see one of my simple screencasts?  Well you probably already have if you've seen any of my tutorials.  I've included one of them below.  Click on it and see what you think.

 

http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/watch/coVteEezh6

 

 

  

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQeky1RG0jU

NOTE:

First, the dotted box can be changed to whatever size you desire.  Secondly, you can pause your recording and restart it.  This is how I record PPT presentations.  I record one slide, pause, open up another slide and then start recording again.  Thirdly, I've recorded on Google Chrome without any problems.  However, if one browser doesn't work, try another one.  Lastly, once you start recording with one size box, you can't change midstream to another size.  I do all my screencasts on my laptop which has a webcam and microphone.

ASSIGNMENT SEVEN:

Decide on what you want to do your screencast.  I would suggest something that pertains to one of the subjects that you teach.  You may use just one image; however, personally I think this might be somewhat boring.  This is why I do lots of mine in PowerPoint.  I can use as many slides as I like.  They may contain text or photos or both.  Remember, that there is a fifteen minute limit, but I don't think any of you will do one that long for the first time.  Once recorded, save it to the Screencast-o-matic webpage and send me the URL for your video.  That's it.  As always, if you need help, contact me.

 

LESSON SIX

Below are 18 signs that you are a 21st century teacher.

1 You require your students to use a variety of sources for their research projects...and they 

cite blogs, podcasts, and interviews they’ve conducted via Skype.

2 Your students work on collaborative projects...with students in Australia.

3 You give weekly class updates to parents...via your blog.

4 Your students participate in class...by tweeting their questions and comments.

5 You ask your students to study and create reports on a controversial topic...and you grade 

their video submissions.

6 You prepare substitutes with detailed directions...via Podcasts.

7 You ask your students to do a character/historical person study...and they create mock 

social media profiles of their character.

8 Your students create a study guide...working together on a group wiki.

9 You share lesson plans with your teacher friends...from around the globe.

10 Your classroom budget is tight...but it doesn’t matter because there are so many free 

resources on the web you can use.

11 You realize the importance of professional development...and you read blogs, join online 

communities, and tweet for self development

12 You take your students on a field trip all over the world...and never leave your 

classroom.

13 Your students share stories of their summer vacation...through an online photo repository.

14 You visit the Louvre or other famous museums with your students...and don’t spend a dime.

15 You teach your students not to be bullies...or cyberbullies.

16 You make your students turn in their cell phones before class starts...because you plan 

on using them in class.

17 You require your students to summarize a recent chapter...and submit it to you via a text 

message.

18 You showcase your students’ original work...to the world.

ASSIGNMENT SIX A:

First, list any of these eighteen items that you have already done either personally or with your students.
Secondly, list the five items that you would like to do most as a teacher and explain why.
 Lastly, list the five items that you are not interested in doing whatsoever and explain why.

ASSIGNMENT SIX B:

You'll notice that I put certain words in red.  These words were or referred to online tools.  Choose one of these red tools and list as many educational uses in the classroom as possible.

Classtools.net is a wonderful site that contains several free educational tools.  One of my favorites is Arcade Games.  All the students that I've shown it to just love it and they enjoy creating them also.  These Arcade Games can be used to introduce a new unit, review for a test or even assess student knowledge.  So to begin with, go to http://www.classtools.net/  .  Click on Arcade Game Generator in the list on the right side of the site.  I've included a YouTube tutorial below.

Click here for a tutorial.

I want to add something to the tutorial concerning writing the questions.  Use short questions that have short answers.  Type the question*answer.  Here is an example.  Which day follows Wednesday*Thursday . That's it.  You must have a minimum of ten questions.  I prefer twelve to fifteen. Be sure to remember your password and copy the URL for the game.

ASSIGNMENT SIX C:

Create an arcade game with at least twelve questions that would serve as a review for a test in one of your classes.  When finished send me the URL so that I might view your game.  Good luck and contact me if you need my help.

LESSON FIVE

Want site that can help you:

*Introduce a new unit

*Review for a test

*Create lesson plans for a sub

*Flip your classroom

*Catch up students who have been absent

*Differentiate your instruction?

If so, why not try...

EDUCANON

It's name has changed but it's still the same wonderful website and it's found at

https://educanon.com/.

Click here to view the Edcanvas above.

Click here for a tutorial.

Click here for YouTube tutorials.

ASSIGNMENT:

This has to be one of the most favorite tools by teachers that I have ever introduced.  Some have told me that they plan to put all their lesson plans and units in Edcanvas.  For your assignment you are to create a lesson plan or use one that you have already and import it into Edcanvas.  This lesson plan should include written text or a document, a PowerPoint presentation, a video and an assessment which is one of their newest features.  Include anything else that will enhance what you are  teaching.  I've included one that I have created as well as tutorials explaining how to use this tool.  I am expecting some excellent lesson plans as well as Edcanvases.  If you need my assistance, please contact me.

NOTE:

If you're looking for an excellent multimedia tool for students to use for a presentation, this is it.  It would work beautifully in middle school and high school.

LESSON FOUR

http://www.thinglink.com/

Today's lesson deals with a wonderful online tool called Thinglink.  What is ThingLink?  ThingLink helps you create and discover rich images.  Be creative!  Make your images come alive with music, video, text, images, shops and more!  Every image contains a story and ThingLink helps you tell your stories.  Follow image channels from your favorite bands, bloggers and friends.  Your ThingLink Interactive images form a channel that other users can follow.  Share your channel with friends on Facebook and Twitter and follow your friends.  Touch and discover.

Click on the image above.

Click on the image above.

Click on image above.

Youtube Thinglink tutorials can be found HERE

 

ASSIGNMENT FOUR:

Sign up for a Thinglink first of all.  Then decide upon the image that you would like to tag that could be used in one of your classes.  I'd like for you to have five tags.  Try to use sites, text and videos if possible.  Once completed send me the URL for your Thinglink.  Remember, each Thinglink has its own URL or web address.  I've included what I feel is enough instruction in the form of videos for you to complete this assignment.  If, however, you have problems or questions, contact me.  Good luck and have fun.

NOTE:

This online tool might be a good alternative for a written report for your students; however, I would not try to get elementary students to use it.  Why?  Some sites suggest that children under the age of thirteen not use their tools because of questionable photos in samples displayed on the site.  I'm not talking about anything pornographic.  I'm talking about photos that the parents of an elementary child might object to.  So look at all sites, investigate the examples displayed and use good judgment.  With that said, middle school and high school students will most likely really enjoy this site.  BE SURE TO CHECK AND SEE IF IT IS UNBLOCKED BY THE COUNTY.  If so, kids could use it for homework.