There are many ways to capture memories but
the best way is always to take a photograph. These photographs can then be
added onto moviemaker, photo story or a number of other different presentation
tools. I have used both photo story and moviemaker in the past and find both of
them to have advantages and disadvantages. The photographs can be added onto
either of these tools before adding music, sounds or even your own voice. Photo
story also allows you to edit the photos before adding them into the
presentation and both of these tools allow you to add text and captions onto
the presentation. Both of these tools can be engaging to students either to
watch a presentation created by the learning manager or to create their own
presentation.
Powerpoint is a great resource that every learning manager should use. There are many different uses that could come out of a simple powerpoint that could help all learning types to obsorb information. A learning manager could use it as an engaging tool to help students learn as it has the visual image of text or diagrams to help the visual learners. Interactive powerpoints could also be created that could help the kinesthetic learners to learn by following prompts or answering questions. Sounds and other noises could also be incorporated into a powerpoint presentation to help the audio learners. I have created many powerpoints for assignments during my schooling life and know alot of the basic things and even a few of the in depth things. All learning managers need to use powerpoint as an engaging tool in their classroom.
Plus:
Suitable for all learning styles, ability levels and age groups
Fun and engaging way for students to learn a topic
Students will be able to create their own presentation for an assessment piece
Minus:
Because PowerPoint has such a broad definition, some students may not understand all of the different tools that can be used in PowerPoint
Interesting:
PowePoint can be added to google docs so that the document can be retrieved from anywhere as long as google is available
PowerPoint presentations can be added onto blogs, website and wikis
Google Docs is an office suite and data
storage service where a user can create and edit documents online while
collaborating with other users in their own time. There is also a presentation
program that can be run from anywhere just as long as the user has access to
their Google account. A learning manager could create any form of document that
the normal Microsoft office could create, the benefits of Google Docs is that
the documents can be linked to blogs, wikis or websites easily. These documents
can be a great way to create worksheets for students of any age to add to blogs
or wikis. Older students could also use this system to create their work and
upload it for their learning manager. Google Docs is a great resource for
learning managers to use in their classroom.
YouTube is a great tool to engage students in a lesson. It is easy to embed into websites or blogs and students understand how a youtube clips work with the play button. the only thing that learning managers need to worry about is the advertising at the begining or the end of the clip. the learning manager should also watch the youtube clip the entire way through the clip to ensure that there is no inopropriate content. A learning manager could find a good youtube video on nearly any subject or learning activity. Plus:
YouTube can engage almost any student into a topic that needs to be covered
There is a YouTube video for almost any subject or lesson
A YouTube video is good for almost all learning types; visual, auditory and sometimes even kinesthetic
Minus:
If the YouTube video is embedded into a website or blog without going through some processes, inappropriate advertisement or other inappropriate videos might come up at the end of the video
YouTube videoes may be tricky for students to embed them into their blog or website if they do not understand how to do it
Interesting:
YouTube can be an educational tool or just a bit of fun that students can enjoy
Students of all age groups and ability levels can enjoy YouTube videos
Google maps is a website that allows its users to see maps from all around the world. It also has a route planner which can help to plan a trip whether by foot, car, bike or public transport. Google maps also has an urban business locator for numerous countries around the world. Google maps could be used for many different subjects such as art history, Earth science, Environmental science and even history. The learning manager could also create their own maps with uploaded text and photographs. The possibilies with Google maps are endless and a learning manager could create many different lessons using this as a learning tool.
I had a good look through Google earth to see what type of information or images could be found from this helpful website. If Google earth was used in the classroom the learning manager could use the resource for not only geology but also history, Maths, literature, biology and many more other subjects. At the moment Google earth has a page detailing the expedition to Mars including pictures of what has been found there. Google earth also includes 3D cities for users to explore along with a mobile app which includes a tour guide that can lead the user to famous landmarks and natural wonders. Google earth also has a new upgrade available that allows its users to "share our world like never before" and enjoy a seamless and beautiful view of our planet. All in all Google earth is a fun and exciting website that could offer students with a detailed view into the world around them.
In a collaboratorive session with Gemma and Dale we completed Assessment task one; the online quizzes. This consisted of two quizzes that tested our knowledge on e-learning. In the first quiz I received 70%, with 3 questions wrong. In the second test I received 100% with none of the answers wrong. Gemma, Dale and I looked at each question together and discussed what the answer could be, listening to every point and idea. If we had not done this collaboratively, my results definately would not have been as good.
