1. When instructing people on how to use a piece of technology, make sure you get an up close shot of the equipment so viewers can see what you are talking about.
2. Be clear and organized with the instructions.
3. Try to keep the instructions brief enough that the video is not dragging on, but thorough enough that the viewers will not be confused when the video ends.
4. Explain every step that you perform on the video.
5. Have an engaging tone of voice, mono-tone voices are so boring to listen to!
Monday, August 1, 2011
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Tips for Making an Effective Video
The following are some tips for using videos in the classroom:
1. First, make sure you know how, or learn how, to make a great educational video for your classroom. There are wonderful movie making programs on PC and Mac computers. I chose to make my movie on iMovie, which operates on Mac computers.
2. Make sure your video has a purpose and a storyline. The video I chose could be tied in with lessons on traveling, couurage, entertainment, family time, etc.
3. Use fun and lively music. Choosing more than one song to play throughout the movie keeps the movie interesting.
4. Play around with special effects, fonts, transitions, etc. I had so much fun trying different lighting schemes and transitions. That is what makes the editing process so much fun!
5. Don't be afraid to cut out a lot from the video. No one likes a long and drawn-out movie. Keep it short and sweet, to the point.
1. First, make sure you know how, or learn how, to make a great educational video for your classroom. There are wonderful movie making programs on PC and Mac computers. I chose to make my movie on iMovie, which operates on Mac computers.
2. Make sure your video has a purpose and a storyline. The video I chose could be tied in with lessons on traveling, couurage, entertainment, family time, etc.
3. Use fun and lively music. Choosing more than one song to play throughout the movie keeps the movie interesting.
4. Play around with special effects, fonts, transitions, etc. I had so much fun trying different lighting schemes and transitions. That is what makes the editing process so much fun!
5. Don't be afraid to cut out a lot from the video. No one likes a long and drawn-out movie. Keep it short and sweet, to the point.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Monday, July 25, 2011
Prezi Tips
1. Using a prezi can be a lot more exciting than using only powerpoint presentations in your classroom; however, make sure your students do not suffer from motion sickness before showing a prezi in the classroom. Watching the prezi can make you nauseous.
2. Plan on allowing yourself plenty of time to create your prezi presentation. It takes longer than you think to get everything just right.
3. Take advantage of the tools on prezi that allow you to add color, arrows, highlight text, etc. It makes the presentation much more fun to look at.
4. If you want to "prezify" a powerpoint presentation you already have, save the powerpoint as a pdf document and insert it into prezi. This saves a lot of time.
2. Plan on allowing yourself plenty of time to create your prezi presentation. It takes longer than you think to get everything just right.
3. Take advantage of the tools on prezi that allow you to add color, arrows, highlight text, etc. It makes the presentation much more fun to look at.
4. If you want to "prezify" a powerpoint presentation you already have, save the powerpoint as a pdf document and insert it into prezi. This saves a lot of time.
Tips on Using a PowerPoint in the Classroom
1. Make sure the content is age appropriate.
2. Check all website links that are in your powerpoint presentation to ensure they are working and are linking you to the right website.
3. Include fun pictures and colorful text to catch the students attention.
4. Include youtube videos to help demonstrate some of the material you are trying to teach your students. Since my powerpoint is on health, I included a youtube video of what children can expect when they visit the doctor. This is another way to engage the students.
2. Check all website links that are in your powerpoint presentation to ensure they are working and are linking you to the right website.
3. Include fun pictures and colorful text to catch the students attention.
4. Include youtube videos to help demonstrate some of the material you are trying to teach your students. Since my powerpoint is on health, I included a youtube video of what children can expect when they visit the doctor. This is another way to engage the students.
Monday, July 18, 2011
Tips for Webquests
Here are a few tips for using a webquest in your classroom:
1. Make sure the topic you choose for the webquest is clearly defined and not too broad.
2. Choose age appropriate websites for the students to research.
3. Make it fun and interesting!
4. Give the students clear directions to follow.
5. Include videos and pictures for the students to research online, not just text.
1. Make sure the topic you choose for the webquest is clearly defined and not too broad.
2. Choose age appropriate websites for the students to research.
3. Make it fun and interesting!
4. Give the students clear directions to follow.
5. Include videos and pictures for the students to research online, not just text.
Tips for Using Blogs in a Classroom...
The following are tips for using a blog in a classroom:
1. Use the blog as a way to keep parents up-to-date on the lessons being taught in the classroom.
2. Post homework assignments on the blog for upper elementary grades.
3. Post spelling tests, field trips, special events, class calendars, and any other special news you want parents or students to be aware of.
4. Students can post on the discussion board, which will have different questions relating to the material we cover in class that week. Each students will post one question weekly AND post a comment on two peers comments.
1. Use the blog as a way to keep parents up-to-date on the lessons being taught in the classroom.
2. Post homework assignments on the blog for upper elementary grades.
3. Post spelling tests, field trips, special events, class calendars, and any other special news you want parents or students to be aware of.
4. Students can post on the discussion board, which will have different questions relating to the material we cover in class that week. Each students will post one question weekly AND post a comment on two peers comments.
Monday, July 11, 2011
Technology and Teaching Question
I think technology is a wonderful tool to use in the classroom. However, at what age is technology appropriate to use in the classroom? Are kindergarteners too young?
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