To promote learning and engagement in the online classroom Presented by: D ESIGN AND D O : U SING F REE W EB 2.0 V IDEO M EDIA T OOLS Dr. Risa Blair Dr. Daisy Pino Dr. Tina M. Serafini E-Learn 2009

I NTRODUCTION …  Introductions  Presentation Agenda  Examples and Discussion  Q & A

A NIMOTO …  Professionally produced videos  Cinematic Technology & High-end Design  Wide-screen Format  Visual Impact  Customize

A NIMOTO …( CONT.)  Animoto Videos vs. Slideshows?  Methods of Sharing  Integration in Online Classroom  Free versus Premium account  ‘Animoto for Education’

E YEJOT …  No application to download  Expressive Communications  Video Chatting ‘On Demand’  ‘Free’ vs. Premium Account E YEJOT … “I S THE MARRIAGE OF E - MAIL WITH VIDEO CHAT, WHICH BRIDGES TIME AND DISTANCE.” D AVID G ELLER, CEO OF E YEJOT

E YEJOT …( CONT.)  Application Uses  Best Practices  File Attachment “E YEJOT IS A COMMUNICATIONS TOOL FOR PRIVATE COMMUNICATIONS WITH FRIENDS, FAMILY, OR CO - WORKERS NO MATTER WHERE YOU MIGHT BE IN THE WORLD !” D AVID G ELLER

J ING …  Capture what you see  Make a point  Share instantly  No need to wait  Record what you see (and do)  Keep your favorite sharing destinations handy

J ING …( CONT.)  Initiate a capture by clicking Jing's happy, always- ready "sun" icon...or pressing a hotkey of your choice. You can capture a window, pane, or region.  Mark up your screenshot with a basic text box, arrow, highlight, or rectangle.  When you send to a destination like Screencast.com or Flickr, Jing even places a hyperlink on your clipboard.  Simply paste (CTRL-V or Command-V) the link into an IM chat, , forum post, Twitter, anywhere...and when the person clicks it they see your freshly-uploaded screenshot.

V IDDLER …

V IDDLER …( CONT.)  Upload as many videos as you like; get nearly unlimited space with Viddler  Record videos directly to the site using a webcam  Post comments and tags at specific points in the video  Share videos with RSS and iTunes  100% free

F IX 8…

 Tool to created video messages using avatar technology  Small download required in order to recognize camera/sound options on specific computer  Choices for development  Video of yourself with “window dressing”  Video of yourself “avatarized”  Embed finalized Flash movie or send a link

F IX 8…( CONT.)  Combines video, animation and instant messaging to create partial or full custom avatars that mimic human movement  Utilizes Human Expression Analysis and Rendering Technology, which digitizes human expressions, gestures, and movements via webcam, enabling users to create, interact, and share their creations across the web, TV, and soon mobile phones

F IX 8…(C ONT.)  Application Uses  To deliver a message  To share ideas  To engage students  Best Practices  Use to add variety to class  Use to add the “surprise factor” to the class or training  File deployment  Embedded video  Send link  Thematic deployment

X TRANORMAL …  Tool to create animated videos  Easy and quick to use, process for development  No download necessary  Free versus Premium account  New Beta version of “State” download just became available

X TRANORMAL …( CONT.)  Application Uses  Training  Education  Best Practices  Use as a reinforcement tool  Use as a reminder  File deployment  Send link  Paste link  Embed file  “Just-in-time” thematic methodology

R ESEARCH R ESULTS Questions and Responses: 1.Do you like the cartoon videos (Xtranormal) in class? 14 yes, 1 no 2.What purpose do the cartoon Xtranormal videos serve in our class? 2 – Entertainment value 7 – Make a point about what’s important in class 9 – provide a laugh and emphasize what’s important 1 – I’m not sure 3.I think the cartoon videos… 2 – are stupid 5 – help me on track in the class 8 – are fun to watch 5 – reinforce time management skills 5 – are funny 10 – are easy to understand

O PEN - ENDED FEEDBACK …is great...I think they are cute. A fun way to teach things and make a person laugh about it …They are cute and helpful to know what is important. …I think they can be a very useful tool for introducing new material to students, along with showing the students what are some of the less mainstream tools on the web for their use. …The Xtranormal cartoon videos in the class barely affects me because my computer does not have sound. Though when I use my friends computer, the videos to me have a mixture of a little humor and guidance. …I think they look good and help to show a more detailed view on what is going on I would like to keep seeing them …I think they helpful …I think it's fun and it show's me a diferrent version of other way to stay on track 4. What do you think about the Xtranormal cartoon videos in the class? Please be clear and direct. I really do value your thoughts.

O PEN - ENDED FEEDBACK ( CONT ) …I like the cartoons, because they help understand what we have to learn for the unit at hand, which makes the assignments easy to do. …I think they are cute, kinda give you a sense of relaxation before starting, help clear your mind before having to get down to being serious, the cartoons are clear and tell you what to look forward to. Thanks for asking for our input Dr. B. …This is a very unique way to give students directions and ideas to what they have to do if i was an professor i will use it for my class …Dr. B., I LOVE the cartoons!! I enjoyed them and also live in awe of someone with the ability to do them! : ) …The videos are cute and help me understand what the professor wants me to focus on for that unit of class. While the robotic voices are sometimes difficult to understand, I always laugh at the pauses and pronunciations. Don't stop using the videos! …The video's are nice, they serve as entertainment and focus our direction in the class. Keep up the good work.

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C ONTACT I NFORMATION … Presenters:  Dr. Risa Blair  Dr. Daisy Pino  Dr. Tina M. Serafini E-Learn 2009