Module Five

Today was really interesting as we visited podcast-audio files that we can download to listen to eg. ipods and vodcasting- educational videos to use- eg. utube.

Fantastic opportunities to use digital stories-mind maps-creating media. Also further explored how to use powerpoint to create stories-photostory/photos with music. Gaining a greater understanding of downloading utube./itunes. We signed on to Teacher Tube and searched for subjects of educational interest. I just embedded a clip onto my page- our site. The possibilities for classroom use are extensive as can use podcast and vodcasting to enhace student skills and understandings.

Module Three

Today learnt how to access google docs- creating and sharing online applications.We created a new document -then created link followed link to email document to others to read and edit our work. In was great to receive others emails , to edit etc. Ther appears to be limitations regarding security and privacy as different filters at school could affect use.

In class particularly with older students- using laptops- can do work on googledocs- teacher receives work- checks, edits and sends backwards and forwards. A great idea to inspire students.


Module Four.

Flickr: We learnt to access photo collections crop/save photos, how to organise photos around a theme. Copyright issues were taken into consideration and only approved photos used. Flickr is great to use. I was able to ensure privacy of selections made. Hoping to continue working on prints, photobooks and slideshows, ways to upload photos and videos. An interesting session.