Engagement
Task 1: Resizing and uploading digital photos
The tool used in this engagement activity was Mobaphoto http://www.softpedia.com/get/Multimedia/Graphic/Graphic-Editors/MobaPhoto.shtml
Once you have downloaded this software it’s a great tool
to have. You can use it on any computer as long as you carry it on a flash
drive with you. This program is so easy to use. The program is used to change
the size of a picture file for either downloading or uploading. It makes it a quicker
process because the file isn’t so big. One problem with this software is to
make sure you keep the original picture as well. The original is a better
quality. You don’t have to use this exact software it is free to download.
There is many other converting software you may find on Google or you may
already have. To convert photos you need a computer, not only a computer but an
internet connection so you can download a software to use and to also upload
the pictures. This tool for converting pictures to fit on the internet would be
useful in many ways not only for the teacher, but also for the student. As a
teacher you could use this in your class room when making web sites for the
students to participate on or even for making a web site for parents to have a
look at what their child has been doing in class. Taking pictures of their
progress and projects and uploading it online so parents can have a look.
Converting these pictures would not take as long uploading and not take up as
much space. There might be a chance if you don’t convert it won’t fit.
Engagement
Task 4: Digital Audio recordings
To make an Audio recording you need some sort of recording device or
microphone. You are able to purchase headsets with built in microphones also
most laptops have built in microphones. Many students own a mp3 or IPod touch
or IPhone. These can all be used to make audio recordings. A school doesn’t need
lots of these resources just 2 or 3 students can share if there isn’t enough
money in the budget you need to look at your resources and use what is
available. Making an Audio recording is a very useful tool it can be used in
the classroom in so many ways. It’s exciting for kids to hear their own voices and
have that shared with the class. You could use audio recordings for presentations
using it in slideshows. Students can be confident with assessment because they don’t
have to face crowds they can just have it listened to instead. They can edit
recordings and be creative. I really enjoyed making a recording and also going
on the Voki site and creating a character. I will definitely be using this tool
in my class room! Students can have what home work needs to be done or even
work activities said to them by different characters. Making learning and
interaction so much more fun !
Engagement Task 6:
Podcasting
Podcasting is the way of the future. Keeping
teachers connected with parents or teachers connected with students. There are
so many great ways you can use a podcast. Class lectures, audio tours, orals,
School news, personal learning and much more. An idea I had when I thought what kind of use could I have using Podcast in My class room I thought
about using it as rather than post cards you have podcast. Students can connect
with students from multiple countries telling them what they have learnt and
what they have been up to in the class room learning about different cultures
and also learning to communicate with technology. Students can take ownership
in the work they produce they can work in groups or on their own be creative.
You don’t need an IPod you can research all different pod casts through Google.
Podcast are a great way of learning because you do not need to be glued to the
screen you can be exercising or doing anything all you need it to listen.
Engagement Task 7: Digital
Video
Students can use
digital video for projects. As the slideshow flicks through the children can
also put their own digital audio with the movie Explaining facts and information
on what is being shown. They can add music and express their knowledge on a
subject. I think digital video is a great learning tool. You can download some
software for free all you need is a computer and internet connection. Many
schools have the opportunity to use computers why not let the students use them
to express themselves. An Idea I had was
if you could get funding purchase some Ipods about (3) and let three children
each week take one home for the weekend and take pictures or videos of their weekend,
and on Monday they can come to school and produce a movie that can be played in
front of the class. There are so many different activities you can do with this
tool.
