Creating Effective Revision Tools Ms Parrouty Tuesday 14 th of April 2009

21ST CENTURY COMMUNICATIONS

Aim To demonstrate Electronic resources which assist in … – Teaching – Learning – Revision

Contents Technological and cultural challenges: –Introducing New Technologies revision techniques –New way of presenting information and instruction

What is VLE? Framework –Basically, VLEs provide access to web-based learning and online interaction through a secure site between school and home; students, teachers and parents. –Information, only available inside school in the intranet, can through a VLE be safely accessed from any computer connected to the internet –Functions offered often include facilities for importing, creating and organising teaching materials, online tutoring, assessment as well as communication tools such as , messaging chat and discussion.

Imagine..

Electronic resources Video  using Camtasia software Audio  using a free software Audacity

Video Using Camtasia Studio Record a PowerPoint presentation

Some examples on Internet: Using the Smartboard to Teach Engaging LessonsUsing the Smartboard to Teach Engaging Lessons Subject Specific Podcasts Sciences Foreign Language Lessons The word podcast is derived from the word BROADCAST and iPOD and reflects the idea that a podcast is a form of broadcast which can be carried around. PODCAST

Let’s create one at school… Before you begin recording, however, you must adequately prepare for your production. –Prep  Research, Planning and Coordination »All take time, effort and a certain degree of patience. »Identify a topic of potential interest to students »Preparing the Recording Environment »Try to eliminate or attenuate as many of noise as possible »Digital clocks are also recommended to help us keep track of time. »And now recording a Podcastrecording a Podcast

Add a Flash Quiz or Survey Add a Flash Quiz or Survey to a video to test viewer’s knowledge or gain viewer feedback. You can include multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions. Receive the quiz or survey results by !!!!!

Possible suggestions for future development: Integrate podcasts into institutional Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) and academic practices.

Resources Welcome to the world of VLEs ology11 ology11 Edit a PowerPoint Recording in Camtasia Studio (tutorial)Edit a PowerPoint Recording in Camtasia Studio Flash Quizzes and Surveys In Camtasia Studio (tutorial)Flash Quizzes and Surveys In Camtasia Studio allows you to create free educational games, activities and diagrams in a Flash! Host them on your own blog, website or intranet! No sign up, no passwords, no charge! MFLE Sharing practice Workshop Resources