I am really excited about this digital storytelling class. The Presentation Zen book is fabulous! If I follow Reynolds' advice, I think that my presentations will become more streamlined and effective. I have always been someone who loves to talk, and can get off topic easily. The strategies offered in Presentation Zen are already useful to me as I begin to plan for the quickly approaching school year!
VoiceThread is another application that I hope to use in my classroom this year. My freshmen will be doing a project on immigration, and I think that VoiceThread will be an awesome way for them to present their material. I especially like the fact that they can have someone record from the phone. It might be a way that they can get their (great) grandparents to collaborate on their projects!!
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
530 Week 1: Take 2
The past few weeks have been really busy. After teaching middle school German for the last five years, I am moving on to the high school level. I will be teaching freshman US History, as well as junior/senior sociology. I am very excited to begin my new position, and I think that this digital storytelling class has come at the right time!
I used powerpoint in my German classes fairly effectively. But, I have concerns about my use of presentations in my social studies classes. I think that it would be very easy to load up powerpoints with words, and try to talk over what is up on the screen. The Presentation Zen book has really made me re-think how I want to present my new material.
My brother and I were both at our parents' house this weekend to attend the wedding of a family friend. I had Presentation Zen out, and my dad assumed that it was my brother's! Tom has a degree in industrial engineering, and works as a consultant. My dad assumed, without really thinking, that the book had to be my brother's. It never crossed his mind that I used presentations while teaching!
I used powerpoint in my German classes fairly effectively. But, I have concerns about my use of presentations in my social studies classes. I think that it would be very easy to load up powerpoints with words, and try to talk over what is up on the screen. The Presentation Zen book has really made me re-think how I want to present my new material.
My brother and I were both at our parents' house this weekend to attend the wedding of a family friend. I had Presentation Zen out, and my dad assumed that it was my brother's! Tom has a degree in industrial engineering, and works as a consultant. My dad assumed, without really thinking, that the book had to be my brother's. It never crossed his mind that I used presentations while teaching!
Monday, August 10, 2009
530: Digital Storytelling Week 1
I am really excited to learn more about digital storytelling!! So far, I have really enjoyed taking so many pictures, and I think I that my picture taking skills will improve. I also found Presentation Zen to be very informative. I have been guilty of zoning out during others' presentations, and it caused me to rethink the presentations I give to my students. I put too many words on my slides, and include cheesy graphics at times.
After looking at others blogs this week, I am intrigued by Danelle's use of Glogster. I wonder how I can include it in my classroom!
After looking at others blogs this week, I am intrigued by Danelle's use of Glogster. I wonder how I can include it in my classroom!
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