![Technology or Bust!
Erika Reed
LIBS 602/VAASL Conference
8/1/14
Image credit: <a title="By User:Drozd (Own work) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons"
href="http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AHitchhiker's_gesture.jpg"><img
width="512" alt="Hitchhiker's gesture"
src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b1/Hitchhiker%27s_gesture.jpg"/></a>](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/technologyorbust-140803221854-phpapp02/85/Technology-or-bust-1-320.jpg)
More Related Content
Viewers also liked
Similar to Technology or bust!
Similar to Technology or bust! (20)
Technology or bust!
- 1. Technology or Bust! Erika Reed LIBS 602/VAASL Conference 8/1/14 Image credit: <a title="By User:Drozd (Own work) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons" href="http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AHitchhiker's_gesture.jpg"><img width="512" alt="Hitchhiker's gesture" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b1/Hitchhiker%27s_gesture.jpg"/></a>
- 2. Who Am I? Image credit Paurian; 2009, July 10, “Who am I “; http://www.flickr.com/photos/paurian/3707187124/; Attribution-NonCommercial 2.0 Generic.
- 4. What are the Benefits of Technology? • Focus • Excitement • Self Directed Lessons • Preparation Image Credit Kuilman, Arne; 2011, August 11, “Tech Overload” http://energyblog.nationalgeographic.com/2011/08/01/we-all-love-technology-but-are- not-so-sure-about-science/; Flickr Creative Commons license. Citation: Honeycutt, Timothy. (2013, October 8.) “Technology in the Classroom.: The Benefits of Blended Learning. National Math and Science Initiative Blog. http://www.nms.org/Blog/TabId/58/PostId/188/technology-in-the-classroom-the-benefits-of-blended-learning.aspx
- 5. Let’s Dive Right In!!! Image Credit SumofMarc; 2014, February 14, “Taking a Deep Dive into Something New” http://communityorganizer20.com/2014/02/24/taking-a-deep-dive-into-something-new/; Creative commons license 2.0
- 6. • Piktochart • Voki • Animoto • Narrable Image Credit Kexino; 2011, Jan 4, “ Social Media Mess” www,flickr.com, Used under Creative Commons license. 2.0
- 7. Piktochart Image Credit 1- www.seeker9.com Vector infographics. Web Author. Allvectors License – Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License (CC BY 3.0) File Size. 1.5 Mb . Zip File Type. Eps Image Credit 2- www.schrockguide.net
- 8. Why Piktochart? Functionality & Limitations Easy to Use Infographic gallery Resource and blog Free account is limited Images unclear www.piktochart.com
- 9. Piktochart in the K-5 Classroom • Grade 2- SS.2.1 The student will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the life of the North American Indians. • Grade 3- SS.3.2 The student demonstrates knowledge and understanding of life in ancient Greece • Grade 5- SCI.5.7 The student will understand basic life processes and anatomy of plants through inquiry (SOL 4.4)
- 10. Questions on Piktochart? Image Credit Jepson 2013, May 17,”Question Mark” www.wizrocklopedia.com found under creative commons 2.0.
- 11. Voki Image Credit www.voki.com Click on link to Voki: http://www.voki.com/pickup.php?scid=10065694&heigh t=267&width=200
- 12. Why Voki? Functionality and Limitations Easy to create avatar Free for individuals Lesson plan ideas Difficult to embed Choices for avatar limited www.voki.com
- 13. Voki in the K-5 Classroom • Grade K- SS.K.1.1 Describe the role of individuals in communities. (K.8) • Grade 1- SCI.1.1 The student will demonstrate an understanding of scientific reasoning, logic, and the nature of science by planning and conducting investigations. (SOL 1.1) • Grade 4- Character trait Voki
- 14. Questions on Voki? Image credit Vector Set; 2013 August 8, ‘ Question Mark Vector” www.webdesignhot.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0. File Type: EPS
- 15. Animoto Video of library: http://animoto.com/play/l0Qf1Z035xcrDAJ2J4 cN6A Image Credit www.animoto.com
- 16. Why Animoto? Functionality and Limitations • Easy to use • Great features • Easy to share • Time restrictions www.animoto.com
- 17. Animoto in the K-5 Classroom • Grade 1- SCI.1.7 The student will investigate and understand weather and seasonal changes. (SOL 1.7) • Grade 2- SCI.2.2.2 Explain basic weather phenomena and common storms. • Grade 5- SS.5.8 The student demonstrates knowledge and understanding of life in Virginia in the 20th and 21st centuries.
- 18. Questions on Animoto? Image Credit www.narcissismschild.com By Micky Aldridge from Finland (Question Mark Cloud) [CC-BY-2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
- 20. Why Narrable? Functionality and Limitations User friendly Free Great examples Hard to find any limitations www.narrable.com
- 21. Narrable in the K-5 Classroom • Grade 1- Class book on Character traits • Grade 2- SCI.2.4.1 Explain the life cycle of various animals. • Grade 4-ELA.4.1.1 Present accurate directions to individuals and small groups.
- 22. Questions on Narrable? Image Credit Cherup, Jared; 2013, August 13,”Helix Theme”,www.brendan-fitzgerald.com Photo via Creative Commons generic 2.0.
- 23. THANK YOU!!!! Image credit www.owprince.wordpress.com Thank-You-word-cloud-1024x791. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons license. ttribution 3.0 Blog: elreed0305.blogspot.com Website: www.summerwindlibrary.weebly.com
Editor's Notes
- I am so excited to be here with you all today! My name is Erika Reed and I want to show you four amazing tools that I have recently used that will benefit you and your students, as a teacher or as a librarian in grades K-5. I hope that after seeing this presentation, you will be excited to catch a ride, without kicking and screaming, into the world of technology. (1 min)
- You may be sitting here thinking, who is this person and why should I listen to her. Well, last year I was in the audience of this conference and learned about many valuable resources that have helped me. Now it is my turn to share the wealth and give you some food for thought on ways to integrate technology into your lesson plans with ease. Today I will introduce you to four audio/video tools , explain how they are used, and give you specific examples on ways to implement these tools into your curriculum. First a little information about me. I have been teaching for 10 years and am currently teaching 1st grade. In the past, I have taught 6th grade Math, 5th grade, and 2nd grade. I am currently working on my master’s degree to become a Library Media Specialist. Lastly, I love technology that is simple to use and effective! ( 3min)
- So, if you are anything like me, at times you have wanted to run as far from technology as possible because it has become too complicated and difficult to execute into your lesson plans. Well, let me tell you why it is a necessity in the classroom today. In an article titled Technology in the Classroom: The Benefits of Blended Learning, author Timothy Honeycutt gave reasons why technology is so important in a 21st century classroom. (1 min)
- According to Honeycutt, when students are using technology such as audio and video tools, they are more focused on the task at hand than if they were completing an activity with paper and pencil. He also believes that the excitement of using audio and video tools, will help students remain focused and more interested in an assignment. Honeycutt also believes that with the use of technology in the classroom, teachers are able to differentiate better and create more self directed lessons for students to complete. Lastly, Honeycutt believes that using technology in the classroom, will better prepare students for life outside of education. When discussing how technology benefits students in the classroom, he explains, “ it’s about collaborating with others, solving complex problems, developing different forms of communication and leadership skills, and improving motivation and productivity.” (3 min)
- So now that we know some examples of why technology is important in the classroom, Let’s get ready to dive right in! Today we will look at four audio/video tools that I can promise you will be excited to use after leaving today. (1 min)
- The four tools that I will discuss today are Pictochart, Voki, Animoto, and Narrable. Now, I am going to give you one minute to turn to your shoulder partner and talk about something you may already know about one of these tools or something you want to find out about these tools. Go! (1 min)
- The first tool we will examine today is Piktochart. Picktochart is an easy to use tool to create infographics. According to Wikipedia, infographics are “graphic visual representations of information, data or knowledge intended to present complex information quickly and clearly.” Here you will see two different types of infographics, the one on the left is all about graphic elements, while the one on the right represents information on internet statistics. As you can see, both infographics show a ton of information in a fun and easy to read way. Before infographics, this information may have been viewed in a written article, but infographics have changed the way we see and learn about important facts and Picktocharts are a great way to create these visual masterpieces. (2 min)
- So why would you use Piktochart to create amazing infographics? The first reason is that it is easy to use for both teachers and students. The templates are very user friendly and Piktochart offers a free account with limited templates and pictures provided. Another great resource is an infographic gallery where you can view other infographics to get ideas. Also a resource and blog page is available to answer any and all questions you may have as you are preparing your infographic. A limitation I found with using Piktochart, is that although you may use a free account to create one, you are very limited in options unless you pay a monthly fee. Also, images are not very clear with the free account, as it only offers low resolution images. ( 3min)
- Although there are many ways that infographics can be used as part of a lesson plan, here are three that I thought would be beneficial. The first would be to use Piktochart to create an infographic on an American Indian group, which covers a 2nd grade SOL. Students learn about three groups of Indians and their locations, modes of transportation, shelter, and contributions. Using an infographic, in partners, students could research a specific group and present their findings to the class. In 3rd grade, students study the culture of Ancient Greece in relation to architecture, resources, and contributions. A Picktochart infographic created by students could display this information in a fun and creative way. Lastly, in fifth grade, students spend weeks focusing on the anatomy and process of plant reproduction. Rather than creating a detailed report on plants, students can use a Piktochart with a focus on a diagram of a plant, charts of photosynthesis, and adaptations of plants. Regardless on how you use Picktochart, it will add a bit of excitement and fun when learning important facts in the classroom. (3 min)
- At this time, I will take questions you may have about Piktochart. Also, at this time please share if you have ways that you may have used Piktochart in the library or classroom. ( 2 min)
- Voki is another great audio tool to use in the classroom. Students, teachers, and librarians can create speaking avatars to share information or to spice up a monotonous lesson plan. (1 min)
- So why use Voki in the classroom? Well, we all know that kids love to create avatars, especially if they are able to easily make them in school. This is a great resource for students who do not like to speak in front of an audience, but have good information to share. Voki offers free avatars for individuals, and teachers and librarians can get a classroom subscription at a very affordable rate. Another great feature is that Voki offers a lesson plan link for teachers and librarians to get ideas on how to utilize this amazing resource in the classroom. A limitation I found was that it can be difficult to embed in certain sites. When creating this powerpoint, I spent an hour trying to embed my voki with no luck. Hence why a link to the voki is present, rather than the actual voki. Another limitation is that choices for an avatar can be limited if students are attempting to create one that resembles themselves . However, there are still tons of fun options available. (2 min)
- Here are just a few of the many ways Voki can be used in the classroom. In Kindergarten, students learn what makes a good citizen and examples of how they are good citizens in their lives. They could create an avatar to explain their examples. In 1st grade, students learn about what characteristics scientist possess and how to make observations with their five senses. They could create a scientist avatar to ensure their understanding of this important objective. Lastly, in fourth grade (or really in any grade) students can create an avatar of their favorite book character and explain the character traits that character shows and how it affects the story. (3 min)
- At this time, I will take questions you may have about Voki. Also, at this time please share if you have ways that you may have used Voki in the library or classroom. ( 2 min)
- Animoto is a great tool to create videos using photos and clips from other videos. There are an array of styles and music to choose from in order to create a great video. Here is a link to a video that I made of a library using Animoto. (1 min)
- I love animoto because it is very user friendly. You are given step by step directions on how to create a video starting from uploading pictures to choosing a style and adding music. There are many great features offered in the free account, although the music is somewhat limited. When the video is complete, it is very easy to upload to a website, the cloud, or even a blog. The main limitation I found was that the free account only allows 30 second videos which makes it difficult to create a complete video. However, upgrading to the next level is only $5.00 a month and offers 10 minute videos with more available features. (2 min)
- In grade 1, students learn about the four seasons, including changes in the behavior of plants and animals, activities and ways people dress. After learning about all four seasons, students can create an animoto video detailing a specific season to share with classmates. In 2nd grade, students research weather storms and Animoto would be a great way to present their research. Students will choose one storm and use pictures to create a video detailing the parts of the storms, location, and impact to people and land. In fifth grade, students spend a good amount of time learning about modern Virginia in comparison to past Virginia taught in the 4th grade. In order to document their research, students can create an Animoto video to include people, jobs, agriculture, and politics. (3 min)
- At this time, I will take questions you may have about Animoto. Also, at this time please share if you have ways that you may have used Animoto in the library or classroom. ( 2 min)
- Last, but certainly not least, Narrable is a great tool to use in the classroom or library. Individual students or even an entire class can tell a story using pictures or drawings, and a voice. What is a great about this storytelling tool, is that students in grades K-5 can use their imaginations to create their stories or use nonfiction information to narrate important facts. This tool can truly change the way students are engaged during writing time. (1 min)
- I love Narrable because it is very user friendly and free for teachers and their students. It is also very convenient for teachers to view student’s work, while keeping student logins safe. There is a library with tons of examples of narrables to get imaginations flowing. Also it is a great resource for teachers and librarians to get ideas on how to include narrable into lesson plans. The possibilities are endless with narrable, which is why I could not find any limitations. Yay! (2 min)
- Here are some ideas to utilize Narrable. In Grade 1, students spend time understanding character traits. As a class, each student could draw a picture of a character trait and narrate their picture. When put together, the class could enjoy a book on a variety of traits. In 2nd grade, students can use Narrable to explain the life cycle of a caterpillar or tadpole. They could draw a picture of each part of the cycle and narrate it to share with the class. In 4th grade, students have to be able to give directions on certain topics. Students could use narrable to explain directions and narrate their pictures to share with the class. For example, a student could draw pictures detailing how to make a sandwich and explain using Narrable. ( 3 min)
- At this time, I will take questions you may have about Narrable. Also, at this time please share if you have ways that you may have used Narrable in the library or classroom. ( 2 min)
- Thank you so much for being such a great audience and I hope that you learned something new that you can use in the classroom or library. Listed above is my link to my website and blog. Please feel free to contact me at any time with questions or to share the amazing ways you will utilize these great tools. Thanks again! (1 min)