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Animoto - Create Educational Videos Using Animoto | Apply Now! - 0 views

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Moodle

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  • mcgillicutty on 08 Feb 16
     
    Animoto is awesome to use. It lets students put music with pictures to make videos.
stephfelts6609

11 Digital Education Tools For Teachers And Students - eLearning Industry - 0 views

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moodle_iowa

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  • Animoto is a digital tool that allows you to create high-quality videos in a short time and from any mobile device, inspiring students and helping improve academic lessons. The Animoto interface is friendly and practical, allowing teachers to create audiovisual content that adapts to educational needs
Julianne Manock

Animoto - Make & Share Beautiful Videos Online - 0 views

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Animoto

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  • Julianne Manock on 19 Sep 13
     
    Make videos with pictures
  • Julianne Manock on 19 Sep 13
     
    Make videos with pictures
  • Julianne Manock on 19 Sep 13
     
    Make videos with pictures
ksteingr

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animto web2.0

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  • ksteingr on 26 Sep 10
     
    Great way to use Animoto!
Jill Carlson

PLE Articles - 3 views

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  • I could stand to be more savvy in my own organizing of online learning and networking:
    • krcouch
      krcouch on 05 Apr 18
       
      This is so me! I really need to create a personal learning environment for myself with everything in one place.
    • Kim Foley-Sharp
      Kim Foley-Sharp on 06 Apr 18
       
      I know that I do not take full advantage of these and I should! It just needs to be my go to and make it a habit. It totally makes sense to have everything in one place.
    • dykstras
      dykstras on 06 Apr 18
       
      Right on sisters! I wonder how many of us DON'T feel this way?!?!?
    • brarykat
      brarykat on 07 Apr 18
       
      For me taking the step after doing more of my own PLE would be to help my staff.
    • tifinif
      tifinif on 08 Apr 18
       
      Exactly. How is it that I can create a Symbaloo and resources for teachers but can't find the time to do it for myself. I feel like a chicken with my head cut off some days trying to remember all my favorite places and websites that I use for different lessons.
    • dassom
      dassom on 08 Apr 18
       
      I am terrible at this to. I have lately been creating folders on my bookmark toolbar to get more organized. There are so many resources that we have learned about from each other and this course that I have forgotten about and I wish I would have come up with some way to organize them as I was learning about them.
    • carlarwall
      carlarwall on 08 Apr 18
       
      DITTO! I find myself going through many bookmarks on my computer daily. Need to get things organized and manageable.
  • ou can embed media (images, videos, and Slideshare presentations) in a tile, as an instructor, you can make a webmix quite interactive.
    • krcouch
      krcouch on 05 Apr 18
       
      Love that this can be done especially so kids don't have to go to various websites all the time and try to navigate which can be tricky even for us adults at times.
    • brarykat
      brarykat on 07 Apr 18
       
      Symbaloo has improved options since I was first introduced to it.  I'd like to help staff create their own!
    • Heather Whitman
      Heather Whitman on 08 Apr 18
       
      I agree with the ease of it and having others use it. I think it is imperative they have a full hour or more to work with it. I would recommend they come with sites/images/links they definitely want to include before work time. They may spend more time on that and not finish it. Suddenly, it gets pushed back and not used.
  • allows students to direct and manage their own learning experience while pursuing educational goals.
    • krcouch
      krcouch on 05 Apr 18
       
      Nothing says great learning more than this...they decide how to reach their educational goal. great!
    • brarykat
      brarykat on 07 Apr 18
       
      Agreed.  It makes sense that students with invested interest in their education and ability to make choices will be more successful.
    • emmeyer
      emmeyer on 21 Apr 18
       
      Exactly. This would motivate the students more than anything else.
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  • Learning isn’t germane to structured classroom environments alone; it occurs in both formal and informal settings.
    • Kim Foley-Sharp
      Kim Foley-Sharp on 06 Apr 18
       
      This has been true for centuries, yet our schools still function with the thought that things must be learned in the classroom. That thought is starting to shift and progress has been made, but we still have a long way to go to change some mindsets.
    • brarykat
      brarykat on 07 Apr 18
       
      I love getting updates from friends teaching through outdoor classrooms or non traditional settings.  They always share the successes but also acknowledge any difficulties.  Trouble shooting is key for those making shifts to PLEs.
  • The employ of PLEs in the classroom can go horribly wrong if teachers fail to prepare students and set usage parameters. PLEs place a large amount of responsibility on students and thus requires a high level of self-management and awareness.
    • Kim Foley-Sharp
      Kim Foley-Sharp on 06 Apr 18
       
      These are critical steps! We can't just assume students know how to do it. We have to teach them the skills either at first or as you go along. Throwing students into the situation is setting them up for potential failure.
    • dykstras
      dykstras on 06 Apr 18
       
      Agreed Kim! I also made a comment earlier about student motivation factoring into this too
  • What I do like about Symbaloo is that if I make any updates to this webmix, students receive the updates as well!
    • Kim Foley-Sharp
      Kim Foley-Sharp on 06 Apr 18
       
      I use symbaloo for my library resources. I am able to embed it on my library page. What I like is that it gives the students the direct link to many of the resources without them having to hunt for them. There are times that I want them to do that, but sometimes it just needs to be quick and Symbaloo works well for that.
    • brarykat
      brarykat on 07 Apr 18
       
      I like the links readily available for a teacher's specific unit. Symbaloo helps students stay connected to assignments and increases efficiency of finding information.
  •  I encouraged students to use their accounts as an information dashboard for “professional” or school interests as well as personal passions.
    • Kim Foley-Sharp
      Kim Foley-Sharp on 06 Apr 18
       
      I really like this idea. I have never really explored Symbaloo enough or thoroughly enough to use it with students. I would like to explore that possibility more as part of my personal learning plan
    • brarykat
      brarykat on 07 Apr 18
       
      I thought that was an interesting idea also.  We've discussed Symbaloo for years but I hadn't considered students creating their own.
    • Heather Whitman
      Heather Whitman on 08 Apr 18
       
      I like the clean look of it. People get easily lost in many online sites. Symbaloo forces you to find the key sites. This can really force you to find the best of the best.
  • Students engaging in networked learning have to learn to be more self-directed than in the typical classroom
    • Kim Foley-Sharp
      Kim Foley-Sharp on 06 Apr 18
       
      This is definitely a concept that we need to teach our students. Cooperative/group learning was something that I did not like growing up as I was usually the one most responsible in the group and ended up doing most of the work. We need to teach all of our students how this concept works so that it can be successful for all.
    • brarykat
      brarykat on 07 Apr 18
       
      Very true for this to be successful.  I think a step before that is to do an in-depth training for staff.  So many times new methods and teaching tools are dumped in our laps without training, supports, or guidance.  PLEs could have lasting, powerful effects on students so I'd make sure it's all staff not just teachers to benefit from training.
  • A PLE is the method students use to organize their self-directed online learning, including the tools they employ to gather information, conduct research, and present their findings.
    • dykstras
      dykstras on 06 Apr 18
       
      Interesting ... a PLE isn't a physical environment at all, but rather a method ... hadn't thought of it that way before reading this article.
    • blockerl
      blockerl on 08 Apr 18
       
      I think what is also crucial to think about is how to get students to effectively research. We find this as a battle a lot. I wonder, though, if students are picking their own path that we would have more time to teach and reinforce these skills with them.
  • These tools provide a medium for students to create their own learning space that is more natural and unique to their interests and learning styles.
    • dykstras
      dykstras on 06 Apr 18
       
      What? You mean our kids don't like to physically come to school, sit down, listen and learn anymore? And we are to adjust our 'teaching' to best fit their learning, including the delivery methods and mediums?!?!? Now that takes a GROWTH mindset!
    • brarykat
      brarykat on 07 Apr 18
       
      Lol!  I have a small group of students everyday.  Because of the numbers I let them choose where we work each day - comfy loungers, table with rigid seats… I also let them make decisions on as many things as possible every period.  I like to think these students feel empowered, valued, and appreciated because of these simple tweaks to my teaching style.  However, realistically I believe this would be more difficult for me in a class of 30.  I want to learn strategies and then help other teachers to take the leap.
  • This encourages students to apply their learning in different venues which creates a culture of lifelong learning.
    • dykstras
      dykstras on 06 Apr 18
       
      This to me seems like the greatest benefit to a PLE, but still relies HEAVILY on learner motivation. If a student is not motivated to learn (individually or otherwise) a PLE seems like it could be a way lose touch with that student
    • brarykat
      brarykat on 07 Apr 18
       
      I agree with this also.  Motivated students are not my concern.  It's my middle school students that project their lack of interest, refuse or struggle to learn in the traditional setting, and those that show apathy toward any aspect of learning.  These students may benefit the most from PLEs but how to convince them in a class of 30+ is daunting.
  • facilitation of students’ “active role in the learning process”
    • dykstras
      dykstras on 06 Apr 18
       
      I think a lot of modern day teachers (will) struggle with this ... moving from the keeper and giver of knowledge to facilitator of knowledge. We don't 'teach' them anything anymore that they can't learn on their own ... if they WANT to (even the quadratic formula). The challenge to me is how do we motivate and teach today's kids to WANT to learn on their own?
    • brarykat
      brarykat on 07 Apr 18
       
      Yes, how do we instill the intrinsic value of personal growth and learning?  I see one way is connecting to real-world implementation.  Students ask "why learn this" and "when will I ever use this".  I agree that some or many teachers will struggle shifting from keeper to facilitator because it's out of comfort zone and control issue.
    • dassom
      dassom on 08 Apr 18
       
      I currently have a few students that would be ready and do well with this learning environment. How do we change the mindset of those other students that think school is useless and would do nothing all day long if given the opportunity? I'm afraid the "active" role may need to be more facilated that what we have been reading about so far.
  • The concept of PLE is not a way to replace classroom learning, but to enhance it.
    • bbraack
      bbraack on 07 Apr 18
       
      I think this is important because some people might think that having a PLE for a student, then the teachers role is done. The teacher still has to provide what students need to learn, standards, but it is the student who decides how and the teacher is there to be a facilitator.
    • Heather Whitman
      Heather Whitman on 08 Apr 18
       
      I second this comment. This concept would take a lot of background and professional development. Teachers may feel threatened and some may worry about losing jobs as the internet can replace everything. Understanding it is not meant to replace is essential.
    • carlarwall
      carlarwall on 08 Apr 18
       
      So important to know that the teacher still plays an important role in this type of environment. Especially as students who are so used to the traditional learning environment move to a PLE.
  • Teachers, she explains, are no longer the primary or even the best source of information available to students
    • bbraack
      bbraack on 07 Apr 18
       
      This is so true! With all of the ways students can find information using technology, the teacher is more there to help or facilitate a students learning if needed. Unlike "back-in-the-day", when students relied on the teacher or library for almost all of the information or learning.
    • emmeyer
      emmeyer on 21 Apr 18
       
      Truth. While the teacher's job has changed greatly, they are still very necessary. Now however, the need to teach students how to find the information and find good and trustworthy information.
  • Not every student is ready for this responsibility,
    • bbraack
      bbraack on 07 Apr 18
       
      It would be nice if all students would be able to have a PLE, but some are not mature enough or motivated enough to work independently. Some students still need to be "pushed" to get work done and stay on task.
    • Heather Whitman
      Heather Whitman on 08 Apr 18
       
      There has never been one way for students to learn. We have to be flexible and offer different ways. I agree, this does not fit all students. We can still integrate pieces of this for students but use traditional means as well!
    • dassom
      dassom on 08 Apr 18
       
      The concept of PLE's seems really appealing to "lazy" teachers and it will unlikely work. For those of us that use technology frequently in our daily instruction you know that it takes a lot of pre-planning to incoporate technology appropriately. If you add the element of a student not being ready to take this step you either have teachers never try or really really fail.
    • carlarwall
      carlarwall on 08 Apr 18
       
      I agree that some teachers may think that using the PLE will be an easy out for them in regards to planning and instruction. If it is done well, the teacher who is part of the PLE actually should have more work to do as they monitor students on their individual work.
    • emmeyer
      emmeyer on 21 Apr 18
       
      Even while this does not work for all students, a modified version would still beneficial for all students. Some would need more guidance while still setting goals and completing projects.
    • Jill Carlson
      Jill Carlson on 04 Jul 18
       
      I would totally agree that not every student is ready, but isn't this the point of personalized learning?
  • PLEs give learners a high degree of control over their work by allowing them to customize the learning experience and connect to others, including experts in the field.
    • bbraack
      bbraack on 07 Apr 18
       
      I think when students are able to customize their learning, then they take more ownership of it and are more inclined or motivated to do it, share and work with others wanting to learn the same thing or similar things.
  • clean, visual interface of Symbaloo and the ease of adding content; they also liked that they could customize the “tiles” they were adding and that their webmixes loaded quickly.
    • tifinif
      tifinif on 08 Apr 18
       
      I'm in an elementary school and use Symbaloo in my library site. The kids and teachers love how easy it is to use and find the sites that they use quickly. I even have teachers accounts linked to our school page so that specific ages can go to their own class symbaloo.
    • blockerl
      blockerl on 08 Apr 18
       
      That's smart! I bet it is really helpful for the elementary students! :)
    • carlarwall
      carlarwall on 08 Apr 18
       
      I have been out of the classroom for a couple of years. I would love a chance to share these ideas with some of the new teachers I coach in my work.
  • Because Symbaloo is web-based, you can access your favorite webmixes from different computers.
    • tifinif
      tifinif on 08 Apr 18
       
      Teachers and kids love this at my school. I even give families the link so that they can use at home. They know that if I put a resource on it, that it is safe to use and they don't have to be roaming around looking for stuff that may end up being inappropriate.
  • Instead of a teacher providing resources that everyone uses, students can utilize their PLE to acquire information using preferred apps and resources such as blogs, YouTube, Pinterest, Ning or Delicious.
    • Heather Whitman
      Heather Whitman on 08 Apr 18
       
      This is such a win, win. The students are finding what interests them, helping others, and also helping the teacher. All too often teachers spend a large amount of time finding the resources. This works much better in the upper levels as it is essential to talk about reliability and good sources. I think it is essential to look at databases provided by the AEA and others purchased. These are reliable and good places to go. In the elementary, I send them here for reading levels and as they don't have the same ability to search online.
  • PLE by creating blogs, wikispaces, prezi presentations and photo collages as final projects; thereby diversifying instruction.
    • Heather Whitman
      Heather Whitman on 08 Apr 18
       
      This is where I get frustrated in the elementary. Most sites are for students ages 13 and up. I won't allow them to create their own prezi, animoto, powtoon, etc. accounts. So I have them use my login & password which is likely breaking copyright rules. These social media platforms (including Pinterest), need to create student friendly ones for ages 7 and up (just threw out an age) so that we can integrate similar style of teaching.
    • dassom
      dassom on 08 Apr 18
       
      I agree. If we wait until they are in middle school to have them "appropriately" use websites they have already developed their sense of digital citizenship without the proper instruction we know they need.
    • schma3
      schma3 on 15 Apr 18
       
      Heather- I did some digging into Symbaloo's privacy policy and it looks like as long as you have obtained parental permission, students under the age of 13 can create an account- but I would look into a creating a pro account. I know I'm going to check it out! "By making any such personal information available to Symbaloo, you acknowledge that you have obtained the consent of a parent and/or guardian of that individual to provide such personal information, and that you have taken reasonable precautions to prevent individuals under the age of 13 from falsifying such consent"
  • Students can extend their learning into questions to parents, email conversations, Facebook posts or even twitter hashtags.
    • Heather Whitman
      Heather Whitman on 08 Apr 18
       
      Organizations/schools have always tried to increase communication. Parents have always continued to want more understanding of what students are learning. Using this type of format and inviting them into the learning is crucial. They can give feedback, see how to help, and also feel confident in what students are learning and the type of projects/products. The trick- how do we integrate families without internet? That is not impossible (especially if they come pick at school and allowing access in the library), but something to seriously think about. Rural areas can't go to McDonalds 20 miles away to do homework. We must have a policy to help those without internet.
  • supporting students in developing their skills and motivations for becoming themselves networked and sophisticated online learners
    • Heather Whitman
      Heather Whitman on 08 Apr 18
       
      I was elated to read this quote. I think we can focus too much on the what verses how do we grow and improve our resources. The sheer number of resources is overwhelming and can cause people to shut down. I think the key is to teach how to evaluate a resource and think about if it fits the current need. Curating is not like liking or making comments everywhere. We need to teach people how to decide.
  • teacher centered classrooms to more learner centered classrooms
    • dassom
      dassom on 08 Apr 18
       
      When we can get teachers to put the focus back on what the student needs, ideas and classroom revolutions like PLE's or flipped curriculum become much more likely.
  • teachers must pursue training and be knowledgeable of how to utilize PLEs to enhance learning and ensure that students are using this e-learning tool in a meaningful way.
    • blockerl
      blockerl on 08 Apr 18
       
      This is extremely important. If we want to do something well, we must have good support and good training. It makes more sense for the teacher to initiate the training because there will be more buy-in.
  • I decided to revisit Symbaloo, which I first discovered about a year or so ago through my colleague and friend Wendy Drexler.
    • blockerl
      blockerl on 08 Apr 18
       
      Our teacher librarian uses Symbaloo to organize the library resources like databases, the library link, etc. It's a nice visual.
  • Personal learning environments are beneficial because they support learning anywhere and allow learners to connect the diverse environments of school, home and play
    • carlarwall
      carlarwall on 08 Apr 18
       
      I think it is great that this type of learning will help to shift the mindset of the students to one in which they think learning can happen anywhere.
  • Study group resources
    • schma3
      schma3 on 15 Apr 18
       
      I saw this being used with Freshman- this was a way for them to organize their resources for a research paper.
  • Symbaloo EDU
    • schma3
      schma3 on 15 Apr 18
       
      I was doing some research on Symbaloo EDU and it looks like they have created something called Learning Paths- https://www.symbalooedu.com/learning-paths/ This would be a way for students to move through learning at their own pace.
  • You can share with the public or with a select group of individuals (via email).
    • schma3
      schma3 on 15 Apr 18
       
      I like how easy it is to share web mixes with others. You could use Google Classroom to share different symbaloo's with different sets of students.
  • let’s never forget it is an ongoing balancing act. 
    • emmeyer
      emmeyer on 21 Apr 18
       
      This is true of teaching in general, especially when they are doing PLE!
  • sharing with others.
    • Jill Carlson
      Jill Carlson on 04 Jul 18
       
      This reminds me of the first grade blogs, I used to have my students do years ago. They loved the feedback from their parents and grandparents.
  • The social media platform that supports PLEs creates a perfect space for peer collaboration and sharing information.
    • Jill Carlson
      Jill Carlson on 04 Jul 18
       
      What would be the best social media platform to use for lower elementary students?
  • Symbaloo
    • Jill Carlson
      Jill Carlson on 04 Jul 18
       
      I love Symbaloo and the fact that it is user friendly enough for first graders to use!
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