Multimedia+Tools

Welcome to Module 4- Multimedia Tools! You’ll begin to see how all that we’ve investigated so far will start to come together as you work towards a more technology-infused approach to instruction. This session may require a little more time to “master” the tools. However, the finished product will definitely be worth it in the end. Sit back and enjoy the ride.

MODULE OBJECTIVES:

By the end of this session, you will: 1) Develop instructional materials through the use of multimedia tools. 2) Reflect on the uses of technology to enhance instruction. 3) Identify the benefits of using multimedia tools for classroom instruction.

**Let's get started!**
You will need to sign up for free accounts using the following links:

www.jing.com (you will need to download this software to your computer and then complete an install to use it. Please let me know if you want to meet to do this together.) www.screencast.com www.podomatic.com

__LITERATURE:__

Please refer to previous readings to guide you through activities for this week. Additionally, please look at the following materials for additional support.

5 Ways to Reduce Powerpoint Overload

Please review the following screencast on how to make a podcast.

@http://www.screencast.com/t/ykeeCSpPke

__ACTIVITIES:__

Be sure to complete the readings and view included screencast.

Screencasting:

Directions: 1) Create a free account on Jing. 2) Create a three-minute screencast that can be used in your classroom. Upload your screencast to screencast.com. Post the URL to the Module 3 Discussion Tab for feedback. 3) If possible, review the work of others and post substantial comments or questions.

Podcasting:

Directions: 1) Using the screencast directions above, develop an podcast that introduces a concept in your classroom. (Consider the variety of ways that podcasting can be used for instructional or assessment purposes.) 2) Revisit this forum several times and provide feedback to other staff.

Screencasts and Podcasts are just one of several ways that you can use multimedia for your instruction. Take a look at these other tools. Choose one to create an instructional guide (perhaps you will use jing for instructions) and a lesson that can be used in your classroom.

Directions: Review the following: www.blabberize.com www.voki.com www.pixton.com www.goanimate.com www.voicethread.com www.xtranormal.com

1) Select one multimedia tool to use for your lesson. 2) Create an “instructional guide” (this could be a screencast) for student use. 3) Develop a lesson that uses a multimedia tool we investigated in this module. The tool used during this session can be used to create a teacher resource or student assignment.