Documenting and Recording Learning in the Classroom November 5 th 2013

Apps for Recording Content on the iPad

Tutorials 

Show Me App

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Recording Voice and Voice to Text Apps

Dictation & Speech Features on Macbook with 10.8

Podcasting in Garageband

Why Podcasting?  Podcasting encourages students to make connections.  Podcasting fosters: o Conventional literacy, such as reading, writing, and speaking o Visual literacy o New literacies including media literacy  Podcasting strengthens students’ research, writing, and revision skills.  Podcasting taps into higher order thinking skills including evaluation, analysis, and creation.  Podcasting engages students in the process of developing and refining their voice.  Podcasting supports the goals of developing original and creative content, publishing work, and contributing to the larger conversation.

Essential Parts of a Podcast  There are three basic parts to a successful podcast: opening, content and closing.  Opening  The opening bumper should state the title, give a brief overview, and include background music. Recording the bumpers in a voice opposite the gender of the content offers a professional touch. If the podcast will include images or video, be sure that it has a branded appearance. For official templates, visit NMSU's Branding site.Branding  Content  It is smart to always write a script before trying to record your audio. Have the script proofread and practice it at least once. Another helpful hint is to add cues to remind you where to pause, add emphasis, etc. Don't be afraid to make mistakes in your recording, just say "cut" and try again, the file can always be edited later. Be sure to save your Audacity project file as well as the MP3 export.  Closing  As with the opening, the closing bumper should be recorded in a gender opposite that of the content and should include background music. It should also point the audience to a source for more information related to the podcast. A podcast must use references, funding information, and copyrights where necessary.

Podcasting Resources  Room 208-Podcast examples  ndex.html ndex.html  Coley Cast-The Official Podcast of Room 34   Tutorial Videos you can share you’re your students  

Blogging in Gaggle and Padlet

Why Blogging?  Blogging encourages students to openly reflect. They need time to think about what they have learned and make meaningful connections.  Blogging fosters: o Developing literacy with different mediums. It’s a great way to write, share content, and ideas  Blogging strengthens students’ research, writing, and revision skills.  Blogging creates an open archive of learning.  Blogging engages students in the process of developing and refining their voice. It gives them a space to share what they are passionate about and ability to learn from other students.  Blogging allows students the opportunity to develop a positive digital footprint.

How to Use Blogs Grades 3-5 by Scholastic Blogs Students Can Read and Contribute to Ten Reasons Why I Want My Students to Blog Blogging With Elementary Students Blogging Resources

Padlet Resources  Padlet in the Classroom  How to Use Padlet in the Classroom padletcom-in-classroom.html  32 Interesting Ways to Use Padlet in the Classroom ATm5bByH5KIfQVf8CaUGazR3lv8KJ68Xx79VFRk/ present#slide=id.i0

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