Pre-training:
I selected the following sites to use for pre-training because you want to get the audience's attention. You tube is a great way to do that. You can use it to highlight the key components of the workshop or to build purpose for the workshop. I also choose audacity because it's always great to use if you want to add audio to explain any graphics that are pertinent to the workshop. www.youtube.com and www.audacity.com
Presentation:
Digital storytelling is a different and interesting way to present information. It allows for the use of text, graphics, and audio. Based on your computer's operating system, there are different programs that can be used. Click this link to find out which is best for you. http://digitalstorytelling.coe.uh.edu/video.html
Microsoft PowerPoint is always a safe choice for those who are not as savvy with technology. PowerPoint is compatible with different operating systems and is user friendly. You can also add graphics and audio in conjunction with text.
Graphic Organizers:
I found 2 websites that promise ease of use, free accounts, and collaboration. Since the workshop requires team work, these sites may be useful. www.cacoo.com and www.gliffy.com
Authentic Assessment:
Prezi has some similarities to PowerPoint, but you can do so much more. You are able to present on-line or offline and it allows for real-time collaboration. www.prezi.com
Novamind is a mind mapping tool that helps organize ideas and thoughts. It is a great way to summarize your learning experience. They offer a free 30 day trial. If you like the program, you can download the software for free. http://www.novamind.com/

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The multimedia workshop that I will design is for a professional development within my school. The area of focus is math since we recently received a new math curriculum that many teachers seem to have difficulty understanding. Below are lists of some websites that will aid in that understanding.

http://www.thesingaporemaths.com/index.html
This website is using the learning centered approach. It provides teachers with a visual model to help students further understand how to solve math problems. As you progress through the examples students are encouraged to use mental math to find the answer, however, they are also required to check their work through the model drawing to demonstrate their understanding. This requires cognitive processing in understanding number relationships to formulate a solution. Using the mental math

http://www.thinkingblocks.com/index.html
Thinking blocks offers a clear and concise understanding of how to solve word problems. The level of cognitive processing is high because it requires knowledge of number sense and the understanding that all numbers are made up of parts, the part-part-whole method. The bar model is the tool that is used to help demonstrate this understanding. This website has taken into consideration that individuals will need a clear visual of all the steps required to reach a solution making this a learning centered approach. It offers video in addition to games that track individual process.

http://www.mathchimp.com/
Math Chimp is very similar to thinking blocks because it also offers videos and games to reinforce math concepts. However, I think the difference between the two is the use of video on math chimp does not go into depth explaining how problems are solved. When students go to play the games, they should already have mastered these skills and this turns into more of a drill for fluency. Since the learning is not enhanced this is more of a technological approach to learning.

www.youtube.com
Throughout my workshop I will use different you tube videos to show classes in action. This lends itself to the dual processing that Mayer refers to in his cognitive theory of multimedia learning (Mayer, 2008). For a PD workshop teachers will get to see how a curriculum is being used effectively by others and reflect on their current teaching practices. The videos will lead to many discussion opportunities on ways to enhance classroom instruction and learning.