Making Movies in the Classroom

Making Movies in the Classroom

Make students work come alive.  Whether it be: Topic Research, Digital Storytelling, Public Service Announcements, Authentic Writing are all opportunities for students to share their work via a movie.  There are a number of movie making programs available.  Some are web-based, others are on a device.  I am providing some introductory info for using Windows Movie Maker for a PC and iMovie on a Mac.

Using Windows Movie Maker

Using iMovie

Basic of Using Audacity

Using Audacity
Audacity is a FREE audio recording tool.  It is easy to use. It works o Windows, Mac.

You can use Audacity to:

• record your voice
• record audio on your computer
• Edit files in various formats:  WAV, AIFF, FLAC, MP2, MP3 
• Cut, copy, paste, and mix sounds and tracks
• Modify/Edit the tracks to create effects.
• Add/Import other tracks.
• And more.....

Click here to learn more about Audacity!

Click on the link below to get a brief step by step guide to using Audacity.
Preparing to record audio

Recording Audio Using Audacity


Download Audacity for FREE here.


For exporting it to MP3 format    Download Lame 
    WARNING....Do not click on Download Now
be sure to click on this link Lame_v3.99.3_for_Windows.exe  at the top.

Writers Workshop for Authentic keyboarding

Implementing a Writers Workshop for Authentic Keyboarding activity for students.

Accidentally Creating a Digital Writing Workshop

#681. How to start a Writer's Workshop

 

Mini Lessons in Writing Workshop

 

Writer’s Workshop Going Digital:The Role of Technology in Primary Grades Writing Instruction 

 

No More I'm Done - book

 

Social Constructivism:Reading/Writing Workshop

 

Smore - online Flyer

 

 

 

"Grit" as a predictor of success

I attended a PD workshop yesterday, presented by Jim Grant on "The Teacher/Parent Partnership: Meeting the Challenge of Raising Healthy, Happy and "Gritty" Children. I left wondering how "gritty" I am and how one can measure their gritty-ness.  So, I went to find an online tool to see just how "gritty" I am. 

I found an online tool here at: The Duckworth Lab at the University of Pennsylvania.
 How much GRIT do you have? Take this survey to find out!

During Jim's presentation he shared traits of the 21st Century Mindset and Grit.  I want to learn more about this topic and what I can do to make a difference.  I am going to start by watching this TED video by Angela Lee Duckworth.  

THISISGRIT

ABOUT VIDEOS SUBMIT CONTACT US

Wisdom from a MacArthur Genius: Psychologist Angela Duckworth on Why Grit, Not IQ, Predicts Success

 

SAU53 PD Workshop Attendance Form

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Data, Spreadsheets, Charts and Graphs Made Easy

During this *fun* introductory workshop you will engage in a classroom activity designed to teach students about making predictions about a data set, collecting, organizing and analyzing the data and then presenting data in a meaningful way. 

During this session you will learn how easy it is to use a spreadsheet program to organize your data and then present it in a chart/graph. You will:

• make a prediction,
• analyze our trivial data set, 
• practice sorting data, 
• recording data and
• taking the data collected create a 
• spreadsheet,
•  bar graph, and 
• circle graph of the data. 

You will become familiar with entering data, using the formatting tool bar, using a formula and creating and editing a chart of your data.

Click here for detailed information from this workshop.

What is Google Apps for Education (GAFE)

Google Apps for Education is a free suite of applications that allows you to create, store, share, and collaborate on documents with students and colleagues.

Google Apps has Calendar, Drive, Sites just to name a few.  We will briefly explore how to access and use these apps.

Google Docs has the features such as word processor, spreadsheet, and presentation applications, but also includes robust tools for creating student & parent surveys, quizzes, and mind maps.

Click here for presentation details related to this topic.

Cracking QR Code - Showcasing Student Work

You can use QR codes to showcase your student work though the use of voice threads. In this presentation you will see several student examples on how combining these simple tools can create a powerful impression. 

Click here to view the PDF file for detailed instructions on this topic.

Printing 2-sided Brochures

 Here are a few steps to help you print your 2-sided (double) brochure.

 

Choose Print

  Choose Properties

   Choose 2-sided duplex

      Choose Orientation

                             Landscape

        Choose Print on both sides

                                Yes Flip Up.

 

Implementing ePortfolios with Google Apps - script

Implementing ePortfolios with Google Apps

Attended a Technology Integrator meeting with the TIs from the SAU.  Great resource.  Just learned about this script as a possible tool to setup ePortfolios.  

Here is the link to Josh Malloy’s script for distributing eportfolio sites http://www.veriapt.com/presentations/iewga

Using online Digital Timeline Tools

Creating a timeline can be fun and time consuming.  Doing it on large sheets of paper can be frustrating.  I recommend trying out a few different online Digital Timeline tools.  I have created a list below for you to try.

Tiki-Toki  

Tiki-Toki's free account lets you create a fully-functional timeline that you can share with friends and 
colleagues.  You have to create an account to access the free tool. As a student you can sign up and 
create and save just one timeline.

YouTube Tutorial

 

TimeToast

TimeToast allows you to create timelines and share them on the web. The process only takes a couple
of minutes and is very simple to use. You have to create an account to access the free tool.

YouTube Tutorial

Dipity
Dipity allows users to create free timelines online. You have to create an account to access the free
tool.
Here's a tutorial.

Time Glider
Time Glider is a web tool that lets you create, collaborate on, and publish zooming/planning interactive 
timelines for free.  It is like Google Maps but for time. As a student you can sign up and create and 
save three timelines.

xtimeline

xtimeline is a free web-based timeline. Easily create and share timelines with pictures and videos.
You have to create an account to access the free tool.

Tutorial document

Brochure Template

Using a Brochure Template.  To create a brochure, often times you will try to start fresh and begin by formatting a word document.  Unless you are proficient with the formatting tools of your application, I recommend using a template and saving yourself the time necessary to setup the tri-fold brochure.

The link below provides you access to a document template that contains the Tri-fold formatting setup.  You will need to replace the existing text with your own text, replace the existing images with your images.  Save the document to your repository (on the U:drive) so you can go back and edit.  Name the file 08COLF-80n-First Last.  (e.g. 08COLF-802-Jane Doe)

Tri-Fold Brochure Template

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