The first thing we looked at today was gadgets: the Nintendo DS; ipod touch; a handheld projector and [drum roll...] IPHONES!!!
We had a quick run through of an app called Lifecasting that can be used to create slideshows with audio attachment. This is a great app to use with a class for a range of different activities across different curricular areas. It is easy to work, although there can be some confusion with the steps and instruction needs to be clear in this area. The audio attachment is time limited and therefore gives pupils an achievable time-frame to plan a script. By setting group based tasks you are incorporating collaboration between the pupils and this can branch out to inter-group collaboration. The benefits of this being that pupils may be able to undertake a task but not fully understand the process. If they demonstrate this process to others they develop their own understanding. This is based on constructivist theory and can be developed to establish metacognition in the learner.
Our Lecturer invited us to use text messaging to send her any questions during the input. The reasoning behind this is that often students do not contribute as they do not want to speak out for various reasons (embarrassment, fear of being wrong, uncertainty). This is an excellent way of encouraging more active participation and questions can be asked anonymously. More information about this can be found on our lecturers blog.
Another tool that we explored was Storybird. Storybird allows you to create your own ebook using a range of graphics provided. The graphics can stimulate imagination and creative writing. The other element of using storybird is that users can work together to create storybirds that are personal to them both individually and as a group. I like the collaborative feature as often you need help with inspiration in storytelling. You can also never tell where the story will lead to. Users chose the graphics and these can either compliment their existing idea or stimulate a new idea. Then text is added and this process can be shared with contributors adding to the story. Once a storybird has been constructed it can be shared either publicly or privately, through invitation.
Our Lecturer invited us to use text messaging to send her any questions during the input. The reasoning behind this is that often students do not contribute as they do not want to speak out for various reasons (embarrassment, fear of being wrong, uncertainty). This is an excellent way of encouraging more active participation and questions can be asked anonymously. More information about this can be found on our lecturers blog.
Another tool that we explored was Storybird. Storybird allows you to create your own ebook using a range of graphics provided. The graphics can stimulate imagination and creative writing. The other element of using storybird is that users can work together to create storybirds that are personal to them both individually and as a group. I like the collaborative feature as often you need help with inspiration in storytelling. You can also never tell where the story will lead to. Users chose the graphics and these can either compliment their existing idea or stimulate a new idea. Then text is added and this process can be shared with contributors adding to the story. Once a storybird has been constructed it can be shared either publicly or privately, through invitation.
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