“Video can provide a welcome change of pace in a presentation.” (Reynolds p. 133) During this time of Covid19 with its lock-downs, shutdowns, and shelter in place we need a change of pace. This is why we are seeing an increase in the use of various social medias. Society has taken on an even greater…
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Presentation Tool Review
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Audio Tools in the Classrooms
There is no doubt in the minds of all Educators that technology is the key to winning over this generation. This is evident in how students are now assessed-bye bye paper and pencil! The audio tools that I read about and attempted to use would be a smash for all classrooms to engage the students…
Podcast Review
The introduction to this spiritual broadcast, which includes music, is done by a narrator who states the topic, scripture, name of the speaker/pastor and the relevant information(life application) which establishes a clear purpose engaging the listener immediately. The content of the broadcast is made relevant by the Pastor, who provides humor, life experiences and exposition…
Online Infographic
Start the week with Self-Care I am feeling blue! Blue: calm, peaceful, tranquil, positive & professional (Reynolds p.79). The purpose of this Infographic is to send a message about self-care and to make an emotional connection to its viewers (Reynolds p.79). I believe the Campaign has done so successfully by choosing this professional but yet…
Graduating High School
Who is Graduating from high School? My Infographic adventure begins with clicking on the keys on the Canva site and nothing happens! Why were you clicking on the keys you ask? Because, as I looked at this site I smiled and thought, thank you God, it is easy to use! After doing some reading and…
Creativity and Copyright
Over the years, I have always loved assigning projects to my students, to allow for creativity and collaboration. I have encouraged the use of Powerpoint and Sway presentations. Sway, the alternative to Powerpoint, however, is not one that is familiar to every IT in the schools. The students of today love to be on their…
Copyright and Not So Fair Use
How surprised I was to read and view that what many Educators have been doing for years is a copyright violation! I am so sure the intention to celebrate the great behavior and hard work of many students by showing a movie and serving popcorn would not have gotten anyone arrested. However, the action is…