TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE
I had the opportunity to explore technology through various classes within my graduate education. After assessing the various tools, it became apparent that there seemed to be limitless resources available to assist in delivering lessons effectively and efficiently. The projects listed below are a sampling of the various tools I used in my classes that offered a general introduction into educational technology.
I also found this article that shared creative ways that these tools can be used: 13 ways to use iMovie in the Classroom
I also found this article that shared creative ways that these tools can be used: 13 ways to use iMovie in the Classroom
Podcasts
I had never created a podcast. This particular assignment had us look at documenting student learning and retention based off a lesson plan we created and implemented. I see this as a great tool to use within the classroom as a way for students to share and document work.
Digital Storytelling
This was my first opportunity to use iMovie. I had a preconceived idea that iMovie was exclusively used for creating movies and never explored how it could be utilized for educational purposes. I found this software to be so user friendly and allowed me to express myself artistically and share content in a non-traditional format. The idea of digital storytelling is such a terrific concept that could easily be used to allow students to be actively engaged in media.
My first digital story focused on explaining a process and could also be used as a step-by-step tutorial for students:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxWTF0FZaZs
I enjoyed using the format so much, I ended up using it to create another piece for a different class:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QttnoQ8SvA
My first digital story focused on explaining a process and could also be used as a step-by-step tutorial for students:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxWTF0FZaZs
I enjoyed using the format so much, I ended up using it to create another piece for a different class:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QttnoQ8SvA
Website Development
For one of my final classes, were asked to create an online course. I was very intimated by the task! But then again, I really didn't have an idea how user-friendly website development software had become. We spent an entire semester understanding online teaching methodologies, developing content, assessing learning...phew!