This image as been re-sized by 50% both horizontally and vertically
Where as, this photo graph below has only been re-sized by 90% horizontally and vertically
Here is a Creative Comms image that has been shared to Flickr.
Here is a link to my uploaded photo on Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/126143068@N08/
Flickr
Flickrs website has a colorful, engaging layout. Being new to Flickr I am finding the navigation easy and believe this would be a functional image organizer for students to use in a classroom. Combining the functionality and type of website that Flickr is, students would be engaged in using this ICT as you can explore multiple images through different categories, searches and types. Although all learners aren't visual this type of digital technology could cater in some instance for nearly every learner. Stansbury (2008) found from a recent study that adding or using visual instruction can aid in developing higher order thinking. Therefore by interacting using a website such as Flickr in the classroom, students are able to strengthen their learning understandings.
Using the 'group' function in Flicker students and teachers can interact and share a multitude of photos. This could be beneficial for a class project, general sharing, exploring new topics, creating mood boards, displaying class achievements or just as an everyday class photo share. By giving students exposure to millions of images it can aid in developing creativity in the classroom by looking at different perspectives of how a photo was taken. Flickr would also be an ICT tool that can be used in cross-circular type activities to promote visual literacy.
Bibliography:
Stansbury, M. (2008). Analysis: how multimedia can improve learning. Retrieved from: http://www.eschoolnews.com/2008/03/26/analysis-how-multimedia-can-improve-learning/3/
Podcasting
Here is the link to my audio recording: https://melaniehull.wikispaces.com/My+Home+Page
**Please note you need the latest version of Quicktime and if you are having trouble loading the recording it is just located on my home page.
Digital Video - Reflection Week 4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwTIRhBt-80
I have created this video with Google - youtube editor. Personally, I think for students who want to demonstrate their understanding of this type of technology they use a more sophisticated tool such as Movie Maker. The you tube editor is very basic and only allows for basic music, videos and text to be created. This program would be positive for introducing students into the digital video process but lacks the in depth features to make a personalized and creative video.
Even though this particular digital editing tool did not prove as sophisticated as first thought of, the use of digital video can enhance and change the way students learn. Students are no longer relying on their learning managers to guide them through step by step, students can take responsibility for their learning. With this new responsibility presents a chance for the student to demonstrate their knowledge of not only the content inside the movie, but the use of ICT. This tool also benefits students who have a creativity for flair or wish to ignite it, whilst also providing a possible new method of assessment tool.
Video's are a digital tool that can be used to accommodate all learning styles as you can see whats happening, hear whats happening and watch whats happening. Videos can be used in the following ways:
- Redefinition - Create picture collages and include text, voice overs and music. This can be for assessment, describing a field trip or showcasing everyday happenings in the classroom.
- Modification - Present an interview or an argument (communicating point of view, analysing one point of view over the other etc) - as a collaborative project or individually.
- Augmentation - Use as a tool for self-evaluation. For example when completing a maths problem the student can watch the video and pick up errors (Schwatrz & Hartman, n.d)
- Substitution - Create class or individual diary entries summarizing the day/weeks learning's
- Substitution - Modelling a new skill or demonstrating a skill
- Modification - Movies can be used as a tool to develop a deeper understanding by watching other videos available online. This can encourage higher order thinking skills and reflection on the students own knowledge.
- Redefinition - Digital video footage can also be combined from different sources such as cameras, smartphones and other video recording devices. This can be beneficial for students who are limited with the type of recording devices available to them.
- Augmentation - Digital videos also can enhance the learning experience learning managers provide to students. Learning managers can use videos as an instructional tool, a tool for explanation or as an engagement tool when introducing a new topic.
Bibliography:
Schwatrz, D. & Hartman, K. (n.d.) Its not television anymore: designing digital video for learning and assessment. Retrieved from: http://aaalab.stanford.edu/papers/Designed_Video_for_Learning.pdf
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