I am looking forward to using Animoto with my students. I am envisioning having my students use a camera to take pictures and create their own. They could spend the year recording moments that are important to them, guided by me of course. Then, they could create an animoto of their first grade experience!
The Original Slideshow assignment has been a little more difficult for me. I don't really use slideshow presentations for informative purposes due to limited technology access, with the exception of Stritch assignments. I wanted to use a slideshow that would be relevant to my classroom experience. I decided to use someone else's and make it Zen-tastic! This presentation will fit in with my new and improved technology enhanced teaching plan that I will roll out next school year.
The Digitales chapter gave me a lot to think about. Having the right tools and resources before you begin a project makes all the difference in the world. It is important to understand exactly what you envision for your project so that you are able to properly determine your toolkit needs. Personally, I am interested in using the Morpheus Software free download to transform pictures into other pictures. This will enhance the creativity of some presentations. Although MAC's seem to be more suited for digital creations, there are plenty of resources for Window's users to access. I appreciate the checklists provided at the end of the chapter. They help to sort the toolkit options in a way that is palatable for the aspiring production artist.
The Digitales chapter gave me a lot to think about. Having the right tools and resources before you begin a project makes all the difference in the world. It is important to understand exactly what you envision for your project so that you are able to properly determine your toolkit needs. Personally, I am interested in using the Morpheus Software free download to transform pictures into other pictures. This will enhance the creativity of some presentations. Although MAC's seem to be more suited for digital creations, there are plenty of resources for Window's users to access. I appreciate the checklists provided at the end of the chapter. They help to sort the toolkit options in a way that is palatable for the aspiring production artist.
Great idea to spruce up another presentation. I feel your frustration with technology. We have a limited number (although improving) of projectors available in our building an more teachers would use technology if it was readily available.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea to have your students take pictures of special first grade moments and create their own memory story. I'll have to play with that idea and see what I can do with my students. Maybe have students take pictures of each other during the year as we move through our studies and adventures...hmmm...
ReplyDeleteI hear you when you say having the right tools and resources available before beginning a tech project. I think knowledge is also a tool. I feel frustrated during our classes because I feel I'm inventing the wheel with every new task. I wish I had someone sitting right next to me who has done all of this before to guide me as I do my homework.