Mind Mapping Multimedia

Assignment Title: Mind Mapping Multimedia

Uses in the Classroom: This tool can be used to provide basic instruction for students in the traditional classroom and online. It provides a means for instructors to demonstrate and explain different tasks, assignments and new concepts.  Additionally, it is a tool that can be used to help students learn more effectively and how to problem solve with different subject matter.

This tool will provide students with a mind map that will assist them in learning about Berry Gordy.  Also, it addresses the needs of visual learners and provides an alternative class material that students can print for future reference.

Issues to Consider: In order to use mind mapping effectively, students will need access to computers, Internet access and have created a Gliffy.com account. Additionally, students will need to be familiar with maneuvering around an Internet browser window and the Gliffy application. If these items aren't available for the students at home, they should be provided for them in the classroom.
Copyright: The mind map provided was originally created by Barbara Henderson for educational purposes using the Gliffy application. It should not be duplicated or reproduced without prior authorization.

Photo Editing

Assignment Title: Photo Editing

Uses in the Classroom:

Step 1: The Basics
If your kids are relatively new to computers, introduce or review opening, saving and naming a file. Photoshop files use a .psd file extension.

Step 2: Adjust the Image Size
You want to get all the pictures to be the same size so that the conversation looks relatively natural. Introduce the cropping tool, if necessary, to get rid of extra space above or beneath the people. Leave perhaps an eighth of an inch above the heads and beneath the feet. Now use the "image size" command to change the height to six inches.

Step 3: Combine the Images
Bring the two photos together in a single file. You can do this in two ways, so be sure to demonstrate both options:

• Use the selection tools to select an area of one photo, including the person, then cut and paste it into the other file. Be sure to show both the free-form and the rectangular selection tools.
• Use the cloning tool to copy an area of one photo, pixel by pixel, into the other

Part 4: Draw the Balloons
Now show the tools for adding the words and word balloons. Start with the shape tools—both the rectangle and the oval—as one option for creating the balloons. You'll want to review the distinction between foreground and background colors and how to select a color so that the kids learn how to change the colors of the shapes, text and lines. The paint brush tool is an option for drawing free-form balloons, like the clouds we see in comic books. To fill the balloons with a color, demonstrate how to use the paint bucket tool, then demonstrate the text tool.

The above activity provides a hands on experience for each student as they are being exposed to a new application. This exposure further solidifies their educational foundation in being able to learn new applications and their uses.

Issues to Consider: In order to use photo editing software effectively, students will need access to computers, Internet access and have downloaded a trial version of Adobe Photoshop. Additionally, students will need to be familiar with maneuvering around an Internet browser window and the Adobe Photoshop application. If these items aren't available for the students at home, they should be provided for them in the classroom.

Copyright: The activity above was provided by the following link: http://www.youthlearn.org/activities/look-whos-talking-image-editing-activity. The image used below was provided by Gabriela Kuhni on Flickr.com courtesy of the following link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/sunshinecoast_bc/12706439503/in/photostream/.

Infographic

Assignment Title: Infographic

Uses in the Classroom: This tool can be used to provide basic instruction for students in the traditional classroom and online. It provides a means for instructors to demonstrate and explain different tasks, assignments and new math concepts.  Additionally, it is a tool that is used to help students learn more effectively and how to problem solve in mathematics.

This tool will provide students with an infographic that will assist them in learning the concept of order of operations.  Also, it addresses the needs of visual learners and provides an alternative class material that students can print for future reference.

Issues to Consider: In order to use an infographic effectively, students will need access to computers, Internet access and have created a Piktochart account. Additionally, students will need to be familiar with maneuvering around an Internet browser window and the Piktochart application. If these items aren't available for the students at home, they should be provided for them in the classroom.

Copyright: The infographic provided was originally created by Barbara Henderson for educational purposes using the Piktochart application. It should not be duplicated or reproduced without prior authorization. The photo provided is an original photo from Barbara Henderson. It should not be duplicated or reproduced without prior authorization.

Digital Video

Assignment Title: Digital Video

Uses in the Classroom: This tool can be used to provide basic instruction for students in the traditional classroom and online. It provides a means for instructors to demonstrate and explain different tasks, assignments and new math concepts.  Additionally, it is a tool that is used to help students learn more effectively and how to problem solve in mathematics.

This tool will provide students with an  instructional video that will assist them in learning the concept of exponents.  Also, it addresses the needs of auditory and visual learners.

Issues to Consider: In order to use Digital Video effectively, students will need access to computers, Internet access, the digital video must have been uploaded to their computer and a stereo headset with microphone to record their voice. Additionally, students will need to be familiar with maneuvering around an Internet browser window. If these items aren't available for the students at home, they should be provided for them in the classroom.

Copyright: The video provided was originally created and produced by Barbara Henderson for educational purposes. It should not be duplicated or reproduced without prior authorization. The music playing in the background was provided compliments of the sample music library on my computer. The song is titled Kalimba by Mr. Scruff.

Digital Storytelling

Assignment Title: Digital Storytelling

Uses in the Classroom: This tool can be used to provide basic instruction for students in the traditional classroom and online. It provides a means for instructors to demonstrate and explain different tasks, assignments and new math concepts.  Additionally, it is a tool that is used to help students learn more effectively and how to problem solve in mathematics.

This tool will provide students with an  instructional video that will assist them in learning the concept of order of operations.  Also, it addresses the needs of auditory and visual learners.

Issues to Consider:  In order to use Digital Storytelling effectively, students will need access to computers, Internet access, digital photos that have been uploaded to their computer and a stereo headset with microphone to record their voice. Additionally, students will need to be familiar with maneuvering around an Internet browser window. If these items aren't available for the students at home, they should be provided for them in the classroom.

Copyright: The video provided was originally created and produced by Barbara Henderson for educational purposes. It should not be duplicated or reproduced without prior authorization. The original screen shots used in the video were created by Wisc-Online. The Wisc-Online digital library contains 2555 objects that are accessible to all WTCS faculty at no cost and with copyright clearance for use in any WTCS classroom or online application. The music playing in the background was provided compliments of the sample music library on my computer. The song is titled Sleep Away by Bob Acri.

Screencasting

Assignment Title: Screencasting

Uses in the Classroom: This tool can be used to provide basic instruction for students in the traditional classroom and online. It provides a means for instructors to demonstrate and explain different tasks and assignments.  Additionally, it is a tool that is used to help students learn more effectively.

The example provided below demonstrates to my math students how to properly login into MyLabsPlus. Also, instruction on how to maneuver around the application is made available to students.

Issues to Consider: Students will need to have the ability to access the internet, have a MyPittCC account set up by the school, a username, a password, and a MyLabsPlus access code. Additionally, students will need to be familiar with maneuvering around an Internet browser window. If these items aren't available for the students at home, they should be provided for them in the classroom.

Copyright: The video provided was originally created and produced by Barbara Henderson for educational purposes. This video is a demonstration showing students what is required to access this  website. It should not be duplicated or reproduced without prior authorization.