EDUC 8847 - Websites for Creating Multimedia - 2 views
started by Aderonke Bello on 15 Jul 12
started by Aderonke Bello on 15 Jul 12
started by Aderonke Bello on 15 Jul 12
started by Aderonke Bello on 15 Jul 12
www.xtranormal.com
Xtranormal can be used as a pre training tool as it allows words to be turned into movies within minutes. It serves as an excellent tool for introducing new ideas on lessons or workshops. It is user friendly and easy to use when creating short movies from learning content.
Word Clouds
www.wordle.net
This site allows users to create generate word clouds from text. The text will be key concepts that would be covered in the lesson. The words created will give learners opportunity to have a pre- knowledge of what is expected in the lesson.
Graphic Organizers
Mind manager
www.mindjet.com
Mind manager capture and organize information, communicate ideas and create actionable plans. It uses maps to capture information and spark innovative thinking. Users can add hyperlinks, images and content from Microsoft productivity tools. It is also useful for tracking priorities, project completion and timelines to streamline and keep projects on schedule. It is better than other organizers because of the robust features, though it is not a free software tool.
Mywebspiration
www.mywebspiration.com
A mind mapping tool can be used collaboratively. It allows users to brainstorm ideas, gather and organize information. Users can visualize their ideas using assorted color codes. It is a useful tool for educators and learners as it supports curriculum integration, student-teacher interaction and the online access facilitates peer review of collective ideas.
Presentations
Go!animate
www.goanimate.com
This is a web-based tool that allows users to turn photos, video clips, and music into movies. It allows educators to create animated lessons for classroom use, and the easy-of-use makes it more attractive.
Windows Live Movie Maker
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-live/movie-maker-get-started
Windows live movie maker is free and easy-of-use. It allows users to turn videos and photos into movies within minutes. It is user-friendly, and users can quickly create digital storytelling for events, and lessons.
Authentic Assessment Activity
Assessment focus
www.assessmentfocus.com
This website is very comprehensive and has several links to various assessment activities such as teacher assessment, language testing, test development, and rubric maker among others.
Assessment Rubrics
http://www.teach-nology.com/platinum/samples/rubrics/
This rubric maker is a powerful application. It is used to create rubrics for all K-12 content areas. It has preformatted rubric templates that educators can use, and users can also create custom rubric.