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SlideBoom Presentation

I think the presentation with PowerPoint is more effective than video. It brings the lesson before the students eyes by providing larger visuals along with text. The video version is ok to use if the learner is sitting at the computer and researching the information for themselves. I would prefer seeing the text where I can take notes rather than hearing the video. The images I used provided students with a view of what they were using everyday. They may have seen these tools on the computer but never knew their names or the purpose of the address, menu, tool bar, etc. The addition of text adds to the message being portrayed in the images. It explains what the images talking about which is the sharing of knowledge. Students can use SlideBoom to search and share presentations with other people. These are live PowerPoint presentations with animations and narrations. They also can learn new information by searching for informational presentations. I don't see myself using SlideBoom alot to share presentations with friends, but I am glad I learned how to add narrations to PowerPoint. This will definitely be a handy tool I can use in the future.

Thing #18

I visited educational videos on how to use or not to use PowerPoint effectively for presentations. YouTube and TeacherTube are great ways to learn information from videos. The videos can show you step by step instructions on how to use PowerPoint,Excel, Word, etc. My son would use YouTube to watch videos, but I never had a interest in the site. I thought it was just for watching videos. Now I know better. These sites are great ways for students to learn how to do things with instructions provided. They can learn alot of new information also by searching for anything they choose. I would use these sites with students to learn, as mentioned before, PowerPoint or to gather information. Both sites provide a means for students as well as professionals to learn and share information. I like both sites and will use them in the future.

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

Thing #17

I previewed The Tech Teachers and The TechPodzone podcasts. I have really become interested in technology from this class. I really love how I can create blogs and subscribe to articles and podcasts in Google Reader. I listened to The Tech Teachers Show and 21st Century Skills-Web 2.0. I want to learn all I can about technology because I have been afraid and clueless. Now I am excited about the prospect of using all I have learned. I think everything I am learning is so cool and innovative. I like the idea of creating and using podcasts. Through this excitement, in a way I wish I was back in the classroom to use all I have learned with students. After this class, I think I would enjoy being a computer or technology teacher. I would definitely use podcasts with students. I think anytime technology is used students would be motivated to learn. They would enjoy recording podcasts commercials, health programs, shows, etc. They could put their podcasts on the school website. No I have never used podcasts with my former students or in my personal/professional life. I am just learning about them. I would definitely use them with students in the classrom to enhance learning and introduce them to the world of technology.

Thing #16

LibraryThing is a great tool for people who love reading books. Although I admit I am not a frequent book reader. It allows readers to create a catalog of their favorite books. What a great way to remember what was read and recommend the book to other people. I can see this as a valuable tool in the classroom and in someone's personal life. In the classroom, students can keep track of all the books they have read and their favorites. LibraryThing is like joining a book club online. Students can share books with their classrooms while adding reviews and recommendations. This could be a way to really get students reading. They can also know who is reading the same books they like. Students could create graphs to see which books are being read the most and the least. LibraryThing is a great tool for people who love reading books and join book clubs like Oprah once had on her show. I can see the benefits of using LibraryThing in and out of the classroom.

Thing #15

I admit I am not a fan of Delicious. I would prefer adding my favorite websites to Favorites or Bookmarking them. Even though Delicious makes them more organized, I have no problem finding my favorite websites in my Favorites folder. I think it is time consuming to go to Delicious instead of just clicking on Favorites while you are in Internet Explorer. Nevertheless, here are 7 websites I chose that dealt with Web 2.0 Tools. I am excited about learning some of these tools, but some are a waste of time or similar to other methods. I found a cool website called slideshare that has PowerPoint presentations from different professional fields. If I want education, I can just chose education, business, etc. Some sites are unique and would be valuable to me in my personal and professional life. Students could see examples of PowerPoints and learn how they should be done. I really like this site and would recommend it to other professionals.

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Thing #7a

In my blog reader, I read an article about how teachers are using sound in many different ways. One teacher had students create stories using sound and without text. They used FindSounds.com to locate sounds and Audacity, an audio editting program, to create soundscape stories. Another teacher is using Scratch write interative stories. Scratch allows students to record or import sounds to help tell their stories. The advanced features of Scratch are allowing some students to use their stories to create computer games. They are also using Flicker and Creative Commons to find pictures to include in their stories. Teachers are finding creative ways to use sound in their classroms. I would have never thought to use sound to create a story nor had knowledge of the different sound softwares available for classroom use. I am learning so much new information and can't believe I have been behind on technology. I think alot of teachers do not know the Web 2.0 tools that are available or ways they can use the Internet for communication. I think their needs to be more trainings for teachers. I think they would use these tools if they had more knowledge and experiences.

Thing 12"

I chose to create a templete from the Web 2.0 tool LetterPop. LetterPop allows you to create newsletters, scrapbooks, and flyers using templates. This is a newsletter where I have added pictures and information about myself. LetterPop is a great tool students can use to create newsletters about the class, school, or themselves. There are many templates to choose from that includes holidays and other things. I like that photos can be added to the templates. Students would love seeing themselves while adding text. This also helps improve their writing skills. LetterPop could be used in reading, language arts, and even social studies. Students could pretend they are a person from the past, include pictures, and use the template to write about their life and experiences. I really like LetterPop and could also use it in my personal life. I would use it to write invitations and create flyers besides using it for newsletters. LetterPop is a great tool for students as well as adults.

Thing #13

I created this image generator using Image Chef. I decided to use a wanted poster to add my picture. I also added text and chose "Wanted For Being A Thinker, Doer, Achiever. I chose this advertisement because it can be used for a student who has excelled the most in the classroom. It can be used similar to the student of the week. It is a motivator for students to do their best and for recognizing achievement. I would have a contest to recognize the most creative image generator. I also chose a cereal box from Image Chef. What a great way to spark interest in students. Almost everyone likes cereal. They could create images on the boxes to go along with a commerical. Image generators can spark creativity in students while helping them become thinkers.

Thing #12

This slideshow shows pictures of the weather and different types of clouds. I would use this slide in a lesson on different kinds of natural disasters, tornadoes, hurricanes, etc. I would also use the slides as visual storytelling. The students would create stories from looking at the events surrounding the natural disaster. It could also be used with a lesson on clouds. The students could identify the type of cloud and compare the cloud to the natural disaster. They would also explain how the cloud contributed to weather that is being seen in the picture.

by Kevin Dooley

Thing #11

This is a picture showing large clouds over a city. The theme I chose is weather/clouds. I have used Google images to download and copy pictures, but this is my first experience using Flicker. It is a great tool for students to use to upoad their pictures and download pictures from other people for assignments. This has a great collection of images like a library. I conducted a search using diasters and a collection of pictures were displayed. I would use Flicker in all subject areas. I would use it to allow students to create visual stories using pictures instead of text to tell them. Other students could get in groups and try to develop a story from the pictures. Students could also use pictures that match words and the list goes on. I don't know if I would use Flicker in my personal life as much as I would in the classroom. I would probably stick with the old fashioned way of using photo albums. In the classroom, students would love searching in groups to locate photos for their assignments or projects. I would definitely utilize Flicker as a classroom teacher.

http://Stormy Weather

by Durotriges

Thing #10

I am learning so many new things about technology and the Internet. I had never heard of Creative Commons which allows users to use copyrighted material with some restrictions. The author's work is shared which allows for collaboration with other people. I have never seen this logo on websites. Creative Commons can be used by teachers and students without worrying whether copyright laws are broken when they use pictures, songs, written material, etc. for classroom use. Now students are free to be creative and borrow ideas from another person which sparks creativity. They are able to "use, learn, and become inspired" from the work of other people. Students can use pictures for powerpoint, digital stories, use songs, etc. freely. I would have never thought about copywriting a blog. I need to get on board with the digital age because I don't own a digital camara. I still use 35mm cameras. The only time I have shared content on the web is through my courses at APSU in blogs and discussion forums. I don't even subscribe to Facebook or other social networking sites. I don't see many negatives for using Creative Commons sense the rules have been set and permission has been granted for the material to be used. Other than a person not finding what they need on Creative Commons and wanting to use copyrighted material instead, this is a great way to motivate students to become creative artists.