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- 1. Using Multimedia to Engage Learners …with free and fun resources!
- 2. CCIS 2013 Conference Joyce Hinkson, Ed.D., Director jhinkson@otan.us (916) 228-2580 @JoyceHinkson
- 3. OTAN OTAN is one of the state’s leadership projects for adult education. Our mission is to support California’s adult educators in the effective integration of technology to benefit learners. http://www.otan.us/
- 4. Word Clouds • Graphic representation of text. Source examples: • In a speech • In a poem • In a book • In student-created essays
- 12. Keyboarding TypingWeb: Free online typing tutor and keyboarding tutorial – all skill levels http://www.typingweb.com/
- 13. Pro/Con Pro and con arguments on high-profile issues such as: ~immigration ~war ~health care ~taxes ~climate change ~technology
- 14. Pro/Con in the Classroom • Provide background information when teaching about a topic • Mock debate among teams • Starting point for writing assignment http://www.procon.org
- 15. Virtual Field Trips • Can be used as whole class or individualized activity. • Provides information; generates discussion.
- 16. Field Trip Domains • • • • National Geographic Discovery Education Smithsonian NASA
- 17. Field Trip Example Mars Rover
- 18. Videos for the Classroom Ted Ed http://ed.ted.com Teaching Channel https://www.teachingchannel.org/
- 19. Apps • Words4U • What’s Next? • USA Learns iTunes App Store
- 20. Words4U ● Supplemental application for our shared Moodle course “College Transitions and Career Preparation” Available for iPhone only, free https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/words4u/id572012856?mt=8
- 23. Teacher Tools and Support • Translator • Communication • Presentation Tools
- 24. Google Translate • Translate from English to over 60 languages • Translate from another language to English • Searches text and determines language • Use with documents or Websites http://translate.google.com
- 25. Remind 101 • Free and safe way to communicate with students by text or email • One-way communication • Phone numbers stay hidden and private • Can be used with multiple classes http://www.remind101.com
- 28. Presentation Tools • Ideas for using presentation tools – Interactive Whiteboards – Document Cameras – Lesson plans http://www.otan.us
- 29. Creativity Tools - Memes
- 30. Audio Tools Voki – avatar with single message, or use as a discussion board Example: http://timac.wikispaces.com/cellphones1011 Voxopop - online audio discussion board Voicethread - upload media/documents, facilitate online discussion with text, audio or video. ($)
- 31. Visit: http://www.otan.us for resources, training, lesson plans and more!
Editor's Notes
- Variety of resources that include online resources, virtual field trips, apps, videos, lesson plans, and teacher tools. Discussion, sharing, and exploration – what are your ‘go to’ sites?
- Introductions and session objectives.
- Being an educator is not easy. Sometimes you have ‘one of those’ days. When that happens, remember - OTAN might be able to help!
- Presentation starts after this slide: The tools and resources we are going to explore today aren’t just for adult learners. My goal is for you to find at least three ideas you can immediately use with your students. Free technology-focused online and face-to-face workshops TIMAC OTAC Online resources electronic collaboration online and blended learning preparation and implementation
- Creative Commons or Gutenberg Project for copyright-free text and images. Graphic representation of most frequently used words in a speech, poem, book, created.
- Class reports, autobiography or introduction, descriptions of family members, or hobbies. Show how to change font, layout, color schemes. Subscribe to get updates when new examples have been posted. Create a wordle. Paste in text form OTAN vision (command a/command c/ command v to paste). Share and then create new Wordle using www.cnn.com Coolvetica font, enamel brush Use: Autobiographies, family biographies, resume, inaugural address Hints: retype the words you want emphasized 2 to 3 more times than other words to make them stand out. Use a ~ between words to group words together We~The~People. Correct way to spell poster with most commonly misspelled words.
- Speeches (Bill Clinton 2000 State of the Union)
- Synonyms, antonyms, parts of speech
- Has features of Wordle and can also make word clouds in a variety of shapes. Files must be in rich text format to import. Show gallery.
- Includes games, typing tests, and free ‘official’ typing certification
- Overview of topic, background, arguments, videotaped debates. Helps students understand different sides of issues, promotes critical thinking. Fossil fuel vs. alternative energy.
- National Geographic – underground railroad, Discovery education – series (Glacier National Park, North America, desert environment) Archived. Smithsonian – tour the museums Any other sites from audience recommendations?
- http://www.discoveryeducation.com/iamsteam/
- Ted Ed - Series, subject, flipped classroom lessons submitted by educators and refined by TED staff to pare down to 10 minutes or less. Animation is added by TED staff as appropriate to enhance the lesson. Recommended – Making Sense of Spelling; Three-Minute Guide to the Bill of Rights Teaching Channel - common core videos, must register
- English Central – Search by difficulty level and topic. Click on word in closed captioning to hear pronunciation. Registration is needed to access more than a few videos. Students can get feedback and progress reports. Sample: Academic English, easy difficulty, presentations, on Being Famous. Select word, get definition, hear pronunciation, activities. Login jhinkson@scoe.net pw D1rector*
- Apps are free through iTunes App store. Search under “Sacramento County Office of Education”.
- This simple vocabulary building application will help anyone with the words usually used when getting ready for college, or preparing to go to work. The clean interface allows users to learn words and definitions quickly and test their knowledge through two activities to match the word with their definitions. These words align with an online course created by the Outreach and Technical Assistance Network in California, (see www.otan.us).
- Screen shots from the Words4U vocabulary app.
- Playlists and sort by subject options. New feature links videos to selected textbook sections. English grammar, basic math skills.
- Backpack Tv- Video series, or stand alone. Playlists and sort by subject options. New feature links videos to selected textbook sections. English grammar, basic math skills.
- Notes to students in their own language. Examples: Class assignment is due on Thursday, February 28, 2013. Can copy translated message and send as text or email message.
- Text or email class assignment reminders, schedules, general announcements. Students ‘opt in’ for the service. Students text to a generated number and include a code supplied by Remind 101, once they submit, they are ‘enrolled’. Limit of 140 characters. Forms template provides instructions on how to sign up. Can compose messages and then schedule delivery date and time. Text messages opened within 14 minutes; emails within 72 hrs. Many sites block this, so you may have to enter information from your home computer.
- Twitter is a social networking service. Users send messages in 140 characters or less. This is also known as ‘microblogging’. What it is Terminology Why you should use it How to get started Tweetfeed for ‘virtual staff meetings’
- OTAN/ ed technology and media/video gallery/technology integration videos/presentation tools
- Meme generator