Moving Mountains with Technology

Moving Mountains with TechnologyBGSU EDTL 6120

Looking back at Module 4 . . .

• Only 2 Clicks• Drop Box / DROPitTOme• LiveBinder• Journal of Learning (completed in class)• Reading Log

– Social Networking Goes to School

Remember this visual?

You will work in teams to create your own . . .

• Open the Google Docs link that was emailed to you.

• You will have 4 minutes to plan FTF, then will have to accomplish the rest of the task silently through the program.

Don’t get frustrated, find a solution!

Good Luck

DonorsChoose.org

• US based non-profit organization• People can donate directly to SPECIFIC projects

at public schools (peer-to-peer philanthropy)• The organization collects proposals from

teachers• Individual donors can select projects and

contribute

www.DonorsChoose.org/MrsPolandsSite

Teacher Tube

• Online community for sharing instructional “teacher” videos

• Video sharing website similar to Youtube

• Not blocked in many school districts as YouTube may be

• www.teachertube.com

Calendar Embed

• Log into your Google account

Calendar Embed cont.

• Log into your WikiSpace account

1.) Click “Edit”2.) Click “Widget”3.) Click “Calendar”

4.) Select “Google”5.) Follow the directions to locate your calendar “embed code”, and paste into box6.)SAVE

Picture Embed

1. Click “Edit”

2. Click “File”

3. Click”Upload”

4. Once the image has uploaded to the left side list, you can double click to insert

What is a Podcast?

• Audio/Video or a combination• Just a recording

– Uploaded to a public site– Syndicated

• Types– Narrative– Informative– Q&A– Persuasive

Why Podcast?

Teachers Students

• Record lessons•Homebound students•Test reviews

• Specific instructions for subs• Step by step assignment tutorials• Practice presentations• Teacher to teacher PD• What other uses?

• Record bodies of work• Portfolio• Collaboration• Multi subject by default• Conceptualization• Critical thinking skills• Creative writing• Content CREATORS!

Finding Podcasts

• iTunes• YouTube/TeacherTube/SchoolTube,

etc.• Podbean• Learn Out Loud• Podcast Alley• Podcast Central

Audacity

Audacity is a free, open source software for recording and editing sounds.

• Free• Easy to use• Student-Driven

http://audacity.sourceforge.nethttp://mrspolandssite.wikispaces.com/Podcasting

Audacity (PC) 6:30

Audacity (MAC) 2:25

Uploading to iTunes (5:00)

Module 5 Assignments . . .• Create an audio file using audacity, convert to

MP3, and embed to wiki

• Search TeacherTube for resources; embed at least one video to wiki

• Journal of Learning (posted onto blog)

• Finish Final Project Requirements and prepare a presentation

Let’s Talk Final Presentations . . . Presentation should include:

• Present highlights of individually created Classroom Wiki

• Demonstrate student interaction capabilities

• Explain anticipated student impact upon implementation

• Discuss ideas and goals for future development

View the grading rubric on the class LiveBinder.