Thing 8 Screencast w/ Jing

The first time I tried Jing I captured a photo. When I tried to do a video, I had forgotten to turn on the microphone (dah). Other than operator error, I really didn't have any problems creating it. I am however having a problem getting it embedded in the blog. I will have to try again later. I created a slideshow out of pictures and then recorded a story using Jing. What FUN! Even though I did something more personal, students could easily narrate a story using their own pictures. There was a thought of doing a step by step drawing on a white board and then taking a picture of it to create a video draw. This is just another great way for students to enjoy learning with the use of technology. I had so much fun creating this, that I will be sharing this link with some family members that are out of town.

Thing 6 of 13

I used Toondoo because it had some cultural background scenes. I like to integrate books with my Art curriculum which gave me this idea. I love comics. I use comics (when I find them relating to Art concepts) to introduce lessons with students. I have several from Ziggy, Foxtrot, Nancy and Frank & Ernest who are my absolute favorites!

I think the comics add some creative thoughts and are another way for students to tell a story and be creative. Comics can illustrate sequence of events. A comic can turn into a writing prompt for a story. This is also a great way for students to collaborate and work on a series of comics together based upon an current or historical event.

I would think that the older students would enjoy this more than the younger students.

Pablo Picasso

Thing 5 of 13

I really like the slideshows that are posted and how comments are made. There are some gorgeous photos on world travel! I did create my account (keeping with the ymarteacha log in name) I am debating which to embed. So far I like Picture Writing ~ Students in a 3rd grade class made a book about weather, integrating poetry and art. I also like the slideshow that has students describing their artwork and expressing their own opinions about the finished piece. I think this is a great example of freedom of speech. Opinions can be shared and debates can be had.

The one that will be embedded will be a report on Picasso.In this Voice Thread students can identify and classify paintings completed during Picasso's life.

Thing 4 of 13

I have only used Skype once. I thought it was really neat, there was a bit of delay but it worked. I would like to try again soon. I know several people who uses Skype when loved ones were over seas. I wish I knew about this when I was in Malta 5 years ago. It would have solved alot of problems trying to figure out how to call home.

There are so many ways to integrate Skype in education; Poetry readings, conferencing with other classes, brainstorming ideas with others, interaction with other cultures, penpal exchange, book discussions, etc. I liked the idea of conferencing with an Author/Illustrator.

Thing 2 : Twitter

I searched for friends using email addresses and found 2 friends, so I invited some contacts. My username is ymarteacha... I have not hooked it up to my phone because I dont know how much I will be charged. So until I call the cell phone company I am keeping my tweets going to the email (for now).

I see this very handy in the business world. I personally think its a bit rude to tweet while in a class or like congress does in meetings. It is great way to stay in touch with friends and family - I have no children but I would bet that teen girls crave it!

I'm not sure how I would use this professionally - but it will be interesting to see how I can. Maybe I will find some well known artists to follow...

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