I can't believe we are almost done with this class!! Even thought it has been a TON of work I have truly enjoyed creating videos and learning about the programs that are available.
This week I created a rubric using RubiStar. I took a look at the other Rubric making tools that were suggested, but I felt RubiStar had what I needed to create my rubric. Also, I have used it before so it was a lot easier then learning a new tool. I enjoyed creating this rubric which I will be using to evaluate my students videos in a few weeks. I haven't created too many rubrics for projects that include technology. I am sure after I use this rubric I will think of other things I should've added to it.
As far as the Pecha Kucha goes... ugh! This is not my thing. I love doing presentations, I don't mind having to do timed slides, but I hate being restricted to 20 seconds on each slide. I had a hard time getting what I wanted across in 20 seconds. I also had a hard time getting my slide transitions to go fast enough in VoiceThread. In the end I think it turned out ok, but I wish it was better and easier to do.
I did enjoy a lot of the readings this week on what to look for when buying certain technology products. I don't know much about a lot of the technologies and usually just rely on our tech. director or a store associate to help me make the best choice. After reading those articles I think I could do a lot of it on my own.
Monday, November 14, 2011
Sunday, November 6, 2011
CEDO 530 - week 4
I had fun creating my Prezi this week. I really enjoy using Prezi. It was also exciting to take a look through the pictures I have taken this month and laugh at a few of them.
I am still struggling with the Pecha Kucha! I don't like any of my original ideas and am trying to come up with a new idea to create. Hopefully, it will click soon so I can finish that assignment. I am excited to actually create the Pecah Kucha, but I seem to have hit a roadblock when it comes to brainstorming.
I liked the last part of the Presentation Zen book. I have learned a lot of new things about how to create more appealing presentations, but I the whole time I have been wondering what I need to do differently when it comes to presenting them. I am notorious for turning out the lights in order for the students to better see the smartboard. I never thought about them not connecting to me when the lights are off. I wish every presenter would learn about living in the moment and reading your audience. Especially when it comes to recognizing when the audience is done listening. This is really important in education. When you kids are starting to tune you out it isn't worth it to push through the presentation. You need to stop and pick it up at a later time. I also agree that you should end every presentation a few minutes early and making the audience want more! I hate it when people go over by 5-10 minutes. I didn't learn anything the last few minutes because I am more concerned about getting out of there! Overall, I am excited to see what we will be creating next week :-)
I am still struggling with the Pecha Kucha! I don't like any of my original ideas and am trying to come up with a new idea to create. Hopefully, it will click soon so I can finish that assignment. I am excited to actually create the Pecah Kucha, but I seem to have hit a roadblock when it comes to brainstorming.
I liked the last part of the Presentation Zen book. I have learned a lot of new things about how to create more appealing presentations, but I the whole time I have been wondering what I need to do differently when it comes to presenting them. I am notorious for turning out the lights in order for the students to better see the smartboard. I never thought about them not connecting to me when the lights are off. I wish every presenter would learn about living in the moment and reading your audience. Especially when it comes to recognizing when the audience is done listening. This is really important in education. When you kids are starting to tune you out it isn't worth it to push through the presentation. You need to stop and pick it up at a later time. I also agree that you should end every presentation a few minutes early and making the audience want more! I hate it when people go over by 5-10 minutes. I didn't learn anything the last few minutes because I am more concerned about getting out of there! Overall, I am excited to see what we will be creating next week :-)
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