How to overcome a mountain How to overcome a mountain through multimediathrough multimedia

~a scary story ~a scary story by Sharon Thomasby Sharon Thomas

SuccessesSuccesses• Being able to add personality into your

assignments was very helpful. The audio allowed the audience to hear the “voice” of the speaker making it more personal and real.

• I also enjoyed creating the audio segment. It did generate several ideas on how I could utilize this in my classroom. It would be extremely beneficial for the special education students.

• Learning about all the exciting “free” tools available to create any multimedia presentation for professional or personal use.

• Getting to see how great the final product could become.

• Realizing that “I” can create some amazing work, as beautiful as a professional.

Most Successful Tools

Wow! There are so many, I’m unsure where to begin:

• www.phixr.com – easy, super fast and user friendly, photos changed in a moment. Love it! I could edit photos for hours

• My iphone- I never knew all of its capabilities. I am excited to continue to use these tools, share them with my peers, and most importantly, use them in my class.

• Photo bucket- another great sight I explored. • Windows Movie Maker-amazing site. I hope to pursue using that

further in the future.

ChallengesChallenges

• Being overwhelmed with new information

• Not knowing where to begin • My old laptop gave me trouble due to

it’s age and capabilities.• Remembering all the logins and

passwords for the various sites.• Hurdling the obstacles when sending

my assignments to you• I am a people person and like to talk to

people one-on-one. I prefer phone calls to texting. I would have loved to have face time with you. Maybe you can add that to your next class as an assignment.

• Not getting to know each other as well as in person. Maybe for some it’s more comfortable but I am not shy.

MoodelingMoodeling

• Funny, I didn’t even know what a moodle was before taking this class. I have really grown learning a ton of new technology and terms. I sometimes felt I was learning a new language.

• In the end, I feel like a climbed a mountain, hence my slide show theme. Thank you for your continued support and patience. In September I will be getting a new computer and I can’t wait to start using all the tools I have learned to use.

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Sharing-Module 2Sharing-Module 2Various ways to use in the

classroom• Read books-use at listening center• Reading a test aloud-use for students

who are absent.• Record directions for kindergarten

students that are unable to read fluently.

• Having audio would also reduce the number of interruptions during small group instruction.

• Used when sharing writing. Having the students record and hear their own voice or a peers voice. This would increase their interest level when listening.

• Fun guessing game-guess the readers voice.

• http://mail.verizon.com/webmail/driver?nimlet=download&fid=INBOX&mid=12996&disp=attachment&partIndex=1.1

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• I loved this assignment and the outcome of my module.

• It was a great opportunity for me to share in my children’s success in baseball.

• It helped create a wonderful memory for my family to share.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7i9k_h1pqM&list=HL1371823440&feature=mh_lolz

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• Halloween is our favorite time of year.

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7i9k_h1pqM&list=HL1371823440&feature=mh_lolz

I did it!

I made it and learned so much. Thanks Rich for your continued support and for not giving up on me. You continued to push me when I didn’t think I had it in me.

Have a wonderful summer!