What?
Preparing to "shoot" our vidcast utilizing the tools we learned in class.
So What?
After a brainstorming session, Stephanie and I decided that the best way to go would be for us to utilize Photo Story to create an introduction to content about a unit of literature. We decided on a Shakespeare unit. We feel that Photo Story is our best option because we can include pictures, music, narration, and videos to create something that will engage our students and spark their interest in the upcoming unit of instruction. There is a wealth of information on the web about Shakespeare and some great pictures, maps, and videos that we can utilize.
Now What?
I really enjoyed learning about the tools we discussed in class. I can see many applications for Jing, not so much in my content area English but in other disciplines. I plan on introducing it to my brother who is usually the one I turn to for technological explanations. It could make his life a little easier. I like the idea of Flip but I feel like the same thing can be done with a phone so its somewhat redundant but maybe I just don't grasp the big picture yet. I think what I will really be able to use in the future will be the Photo Story. I think it is a way to capture students' interest and relay information without having to stand in front of the class and deliver yet another lecture.
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