Web Sites for Creating Multimedia - 0 views
started by Regina Malz on 04 Jan 14
started by Regina Malz on 04 Jan 14
started by Regina Malz on 04 Jan 14
started by Regina Malz on 04 Jan 14
Name of the site: www.youtube.com : What Is an Ipad Used For
URL: http://youtu.be/PNSEsrc5HYs
Brief description of what it allows you to do and how it can be used for essential or generative learning: It introduced terms, such as "touch screen interface" so that if someone is unfamiliar with the iPad, that person can see and hear what the iPad is capable of. It also shows examples of some of the features. This can be used for essential learning because the main points will be explained during the presentation.
Brief explanation of why you found this site to be better than others you found (e.g., more effective, creates better products, easier to use, and so on): Easy to watch, easy to understand, and includes information through visual and auditory features.
If a YouTube video does not count as a multimedia website, here is a replacement website:
Name of the site: Simple Booklet
URL: http://simplebooklet.com/index-edu.php
Brief description of what it allows you to do and how it can be used for essential or generative learning: It allows users to create a free book. There are different templates that can be selected and in addition to text, images, sounds, videos, and links can also be used. This can be used for essential learning because the main points will be explained during the presentation.
Brief explanation of why you found this site to be better than others you found (e.g., more effective, creates better products, easier to use, and so on): I could use this website to put in the information from the YouTube site above so that people can be introduced to the terminology of the iPads.
Name of the site www.youtube.com : iPad User Guide - The Basics
URL: http://youtu.be/JMht9_F3580
Brief description of what it allows you to do and how it can be used for essential or generative learning: This shows the basics of how to use the iPad, including how to turn it on/off, the rotate lock, and so forth. This can be used for essential learning because the main points will be explained during the presentation.
Brief explanation of why you found this site to be better than others you found (e.g., more effective, creates better products, easier to use, and so on): This is more effective because it introduces the very basics of how to use the iPad in a quick step by step 5 minute instruction.
If a YouTube video does not count as a multimedia website, here is a replacement website:
Name of the site: Glossi
URL: http://glossi.com/about/
Brief description of what it allows you to do and how it can be used for essential or generative learning: It allows users to create a free magazine. Text, images, videos, audio files, and website links can be used in the creation. This can be used for generative learning because concepts and data will be linked together.
Brief explanation of why you found this site to be better than others you found (e.g., more effective, creates better products, easier to use, and so on): I could use this website to put in the information from the YouTube site above so that people can learn how to use the iPad while exploring the magazine.
Graphic Organizer
Name of the site: Interactive Graphic Organizers and More!
URL http://www.vrml.k12.la.us/graphorgan/
Brief description of what it allows you to do and how it can be used for essential or generative learning: This website allows you to choose from many different graphic organizers and allows you to input the information you want online. This can be used for generative learning because concepts and data will be linked together.
Brief explanation of why you found this site to be better than others you found (e.g., more effective, creates better products, easier to use, and so on): I found this to be more effective because a student can choose a graphic organizer of his/her choice. That would help the student choose something that meets his/her learning needs the most.
Name of the site Bubbl.us Brainstorm and Mind Map Online
URL https://bubbl.us/
Brief description of what it allows you to do and how it can be used for essential or generative learning: This allows the user to create any type of graphic organizer. It is similar to an open slate. This can be used for generative learning because concepts and data will be linked together.
Brief explanation of why you found this site to be better than others you found (e.g., more effective, creates better products, easier to use, and so on): I found easy to create. It is like drawing on a piece of paper, but it is online, so changes can be undone quickly.
Presentation
Name of the site: YouTube
URL: www.youtube.com
Brief description of what it allows you to do and how it can be used for essential or generative learning: There are multiple videos available that can supplement what I am teaching. For example, http://youtu.be/Vh9KNAWzL8Q This can be used for essential learning because the main points will be explained during the presentation.
Brief explanation of why you found this site to be better than others you found (e.g., more effective, creates better products, easier to use, and so on): This provides immediate visual explanation and examples of the information.
Name of the site: Microsoft Power Point program
URL: http://powerpoint.todownload.com/?lp=adwords&tg=us&kw=Power%20point&mt=e&ad=25289000598&pl=&ds=s&gclid=CLu3ldna4rsCFTJo7AodOkMApQ
Brief description of what it allows you to do and how it can be used for essential or generative learning: Power Point allows video and audio to be used in order to supplement the information being presented by the speaker. This can be used for essential learning because the main points will be explained during the presentation.
Brief explanation of why you found this site to be better than others you found (e.g., more effective, creates better products, easier to use, and so on). This program allows animation, video, pictures, and audio, to be used simultaneously to a speech.
In case Microsoft Power Point does not count because it is a program and not a website, here is another website:
Name of the site: Glogster EDU
URL: http://www.glogster.com/
Brief description of what it allows you to do and how it can be used for essential or generative learning: This website allows users to create online posters that utilize text, photos, videos, graphics, sounds, draws, data, and more. This can be used for generative learning because concepts and data will be linked together.
Brief explanation of why you found this site to be better than others you found (e.g., more effective, creates better products, easier to use, and so on): It is effective because it creates a visual that can include sounds and animation that can help the students draw their attention to important information.
Authentic Assessment Activity
Name of the sites: YouTube and CyberLink PowerDirector
URLs: www.youtube.com and http://www.cyberlink.com/products/powerdirector-ultra/features_en_US.html?affid=2581_1052_80_paidsearch-us_0_1&gclid=CPDM7KrZ4rsCFSEV7AodH2cAvA
Brief description of what it allows you to do and how it can be used for essential or generative learning: YouTube is a host website that will hold the video created in the CyberLink PowerDirector video editing program. This can be used for essential learning because the main points will be explained during the presentation.
Brief explanation of why you found this site to be better than others you found (e.g., more effective, creates better products, easier to use, and so on): CyberLink PowerDirector allows users to edit video, add pictures, sound, and text, in order to present information.
In case CyberLink PowerDirector does not count because it is a program and not a website:
Name of the site: Prezi
URL http://prezi.com/index/3/
Brief description of what it allows you to do and how it can be used for essential or generative learning: It is a virtual canvas where images and videos can be arranged in an order to tell a story or give information. This can be used for generative learning because concepts and data will be linked together.
Brief explanation of why you found this site to be better than others you found (e.g., more effective, creates better products, easier to use, and so on): This is another way to display information rather than using YouTube and a video editor.
Name of the sites: Youtube and iMovie
URLs: www.youtube.com and http://www.apple.com/mac/imovie/
Brief description of what it allows you to do and how it can be used for essential or generative learning: YouTube is a host website that will hold the video created in iMovie, which has plenty of options for editing and can be used on the iPad. This can be used for essential learning because the main points will be explained during the presentation.
Brief explanation of why you found this site to be better than others you found (e.g., more effective, creates better products, easier to use, and so on): This product is great because the program can be downloaded in the App store and used on the iPad. It provides many features that can be added to the video.
In case iMovie does not count because it is a program and not a website:
Name of the site: Empressr
URL: http://www.empressr.com/Default.aspx
Brief description of what it allows you to do and how it can be used for essential or generative learning: This website allows users to add photos, music, videos, and audio, in a slide show format. This can be used for generative learning because concepts and data will be linked together.
Brief explanation of why you found this site to be better than others you found (e.g., more effective, creates better products, easier to use, and so on): This is another way to display information rather than using YouTube and a video editor.