Post on 01-Jan-2016
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Why Bother?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZokqjjIy77Y&feature=related
Jing is screencast software.
http://www.screencast.com/t/J393B9wS
http://www.techsmith.com/tutorial-jing-record-video.html
Jing is screenshot software.
http://www.techsmith.com/tutorial-jing-capture-an-image.html
Jing/Snagit/Tegrity/Camtasia/Camstudio/Screencast-O-Matic
I’ve used videos to:
• Explain HOW to do something
• Introduce myself and the course
• Present announcements
How could YOU use videos in YOUR classes?
Voki is a website that allows you to create speaking
avatars.
http://www.voki.com/pickup.php?scid=6876778&height=267&width=200
http://mylabs.px.pearsoned.com/Pegasus/frmLogin.aspx?s=3
Voki
I’ve used speaking avatars to:
• Welcome students to a new course
• Introduce myself and the course
• Explain how to do something
• Present announcements and weekly goals/assignments
How could YOU use vokis in YOUR classes?
Wiki is a website that can be easily edited by multiple
users.
https://my.pbworks.com/
https://sites.google.com/site/dianasbooth/
Instructor’s Use• Explain main terms and concepts• Post and explain assignments• Post syllabus and class calendar• Post handouts, presentations, rubrics, and other
materials used in class• Post links to related or useful websites• Post questions, quotes, problems for students to work
with• Post “Question of the Day” to start or end class
discussions• Post extra assignments for more advanced students• Post vocabulary lists or math problems• Post answers to in-class problems• Cooperate with other instructors
Students’ Use (individually)
• Introduce themselves, discuss their expectations for the class
• Post summaries or thoughts on reading assignments
• Discuss class topics• Share websites and other information relevant
to class topics• Answer textbook or instructor’s questions,
comment on other students’ posts
Students’ Use (individually)
• Post classroom notes• Correct mistakes in spelling lists or math
problems• Post word definitions • Share audio/video responses/presentations• Ask questions of classmates or the instructor• Reflect on their own learning• Post results of long-term projects• Post individual portfolios
Students’ Use (in groups)
• Perform peer editing/review• Post results of group work• Assess other groups’ work
Wikis - Benefits• Students are more engaged and they take more active roles
in class
• Students treat assignments more seriously, put more thought into them, and practice self-assessment
• Students learn how to cooperate with others in a civil manner
• Students learn about netiquette and safety in the virtual world
• Students have fewer excuses for incomplete assignments
• Students connect more with other students and the instructor
• All students have a chance to participate and express themselves
PBworks/Teachersfist/Wikispaces/Google Sites
I’ve used wikis to:
• Have Ss work in groups & post their products on the site
• Have Ss post sample sentences with new vocabulary
• Have Ss complete peer review
• Collaborate with my colleagues
• Post information (study materials, advertising info, etc.)
• Post conference materials
How could YOU use wikis in YOUR classes?