Products

=Video Aids=

Introducing: Xtranormal - STATE
This video makes use of a unique animated movie creator. Watch as Sarah Palin discusses the writing of her book! (Dialogue is not representative of either individuals and is entirely fictitious.)

//This software appears to be relatively new and has some issues. However, I have found that the ability to create interesting, often comedic, animated videos specific to your content and desired lesson is invaluable. Students engage readily and willingly with content displayed in such a way. It also adds the extra entertainment value that seems to help with attention and motivation.//

//I would readily use such software to supplement content as well as provide new resources for students to present and construct information themselves.//

Blabberize!
Preview the wonderful world of blabbering by watching this video of Ronald Reagan's Speech. Try these other Blabberize creations: US Constitution Introduction Civil War Perspective

//I have and will use blabberize to connect content to students in various, creative ways. It adds an often comical and entertaining method for conveying otherwise mundane content.//

=Collaboration=


 * Voicethread.com** - ""Mother to Son" by Langston Hughes. This site allows one to create a video presentation that can include videos and pictures, to scrawl or draw on the active video or pictures, and to comment as desired whether by typing or speaking into a microphone, or using a web cam for video comments.

//This tool is especially beneficial for situations that allow for universal individual access to computers and internet. I would use it to interact with students on subjective materials and concepts. It also has potential to provide off-site instruction if absence is anticipated.//

= = =Tools=

Jing:
Jing is a screen capturing, all-inclusive, dynamic program with a variety of uses. It is especially beneficial when trouble-shooting situations and asking questions. It also provides a swift and simple instructional resource.

Here are a couple basic examples: Video use Picture use

//I would use Jing for nearly any situation in which a student was absent and missed content or visual presentation of information. I would also use the tool to demonstrate the proceedings of the classroom to parents/guardians and friends and family of the students.//


 * cacoo.com** is a collaborative diagram creation site in which multiple users can work together in real time to create diagrams. See below for an example I created relating to my learning theories.

//I would use this type of diagramming to present complicated or detailed information to students. It provides a very simple way to create graphic organizers as well. The collaboration feature is just another benefit when interacting with students outside of traditional classroom settings.//


 * Microsoft Word** contains the means and potential for simple, easy creation of graphic organizers. Word also allows the user to create without the necessity of an internet connection if complications arose. see below

//Microsoft Word itself provides many options, but my primary use would be for the initial creation of text-based documents. So many of the functions better when using other, more creative software.//