Contents contributed and discussions participated by Kristina Dvorak

Simple Middle Filter: All | Bookmarks | Topics

shared by Kristina Dvorak on 26 Jul 13 - No Cached

bharnack liked it

shared by Kristina Dvorak on 26 Jul 13 - No Cached

Look for videos of under 10 minutes in length. There are uploads of entire documentaries, movies, shows, etc. but you probably can’t devote one or more classes entirely to that source.
...

Cancel
Try to find videos that do more than replace your talking head with another. The idea is to change the class pace, not replicate it.
...

Cancel
- Kristina Dvorak on 26 Jul 13
  
  Need to try this for Art History.
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Need to try this for Art History.</div>
  
  ...
  
  Cancel
...

Cancel
...5 more annotations...
Those who already use PowerPoint in classes can simply copy the URL of the clip selected, paste it into a slide, hit the space bar, and the link becomes "live."
...

Cancel
As in the example above, take a few moments to ask for student feedback on what they saw.
...

Cancel
A good listening exercise is to ask students to jot down the three major points or details they see in the video.
...

Cancel
This generation of undergraduates grew up with video, but it’s no longer dazzled by it. It sees video as a ubiquitous vehicle in which information is communicated,
...

Cancel
Third, don’t make the URL public unless your video is good enough to not add to the YouTube clutter, and it won’t get you into trouble. You need to own rights to any images you use before going public, but you can use most things for educational purposes as long as you don’t distribute them.
...

Cancel

shared by Kristina Dvorak on 23 Jul 13 - No Cached

She introduces the students, who start off quietly, a little wary of this newfangled sort of author visit. But soon they’re taking turns sharing their favorite characters and we forget the computers that connect us. It feels like we’re all in the same room, and the questions fly across the miles.
...

Cancel
The video connection allows for some show and tell. I hold up the leaf collection from my school that sparked the idea for the book. The students also get a sneak peak at the outline I’m working on for my new project, a middle-grade mystery. I love the way they talk not just to me but to one another, building on ideas like readers do in any book club discussion.
...

Cancel
Almost all authors have an online presence with Web sites and email links, so it’s often possible to send a quick note to inquire.
...

Cancel
...2 more annotations...
Once students are used to the technology (and they adapt more quickly than we do, most often) they’re happy to carry on a conversation as if the author is sitting in the room with them.
...

Cancel
Met Any Good Authors Lately? Classroom author visits can happen via Skype (here's a list of those who do it for free)
...

Cancel

shared by Kristina Dvorak on 23 Jul 13 - No Cached

- Kristina Dvorak on 23 Jul 13
  
  Practicing Artists!
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Practicing Artists!</div>
  
  ...
  
  Cancel
...

Cancel
Interview authors, astronauts and other amazing individuals from around the world.
...

Cancel
Provide additional support for students needing extra attention or unable to come to class.
...

Cancel
...1 more annotation...
Access and share professional development opportunities with educators on the go.
...

Cancel

shared by Kristina Dvorak on 19 Jul 13 - No Cached

1 - 0 of 0

Showing 20▼ items per page

Kristina Dvorak