Session #4

Action Research Check-in & Video / Screencasting

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Learning Outcomes:

TEACHING, LEARNING, AND THE CURRICULUM.

Teachers implement curriculum plans, that include methods and strategies for applying technology to maximize student learning. Teachers:

1. facilitate technology-enhanced experiences that address content standards and student technology standards.
2. use technology to support learner-centered strategies that address the diverse needs of students.
3. apply technology to develop students' higher order skills and creativity.
4. manage student learning activities in a technology-enhanced environment.

PRODUCTIVITY AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE.

Teachers use technology to enhance their productivity and professional practice. Teachers:

1. use technology resources to engage in ongoing professional development and lifelong learning.
2. continually evaluate and reflect on professional practice to make informed decisions regarding the use of technology in support of student learning.
3. apply technology to increase productivity.
4. use technology to communicate and collaborate with peers, parents, and the larger community in order to nurture student learning.

Please watch these videos BEFORE coming to the Class Session:

http://youtu.be/MDVH0u4tUWo

http://youtu.be/ZZHvpgU7pc8

Activities:

This class will cover

• Screencasting
  • Screencast-o-matic (please download to laptop)

• http://youtu.be/okqtOehK60w
• Screencastify - Extension in Chrome
• Blog post on Screencastify - TabaldoOnTech
• Photobooth/iMovie (If on a Mac)
• Adobe Voice - iPad - Free App

• YouTube - Introduction
• Channel/Playlist

Assignments:

1. Using one of the techniques shown here (or another that you are comfortable with) make a video introduction of yourself for your website. This video will need to
   • show your face (picture is fine)
   • give background on you
   • background on your teaching
   • explain the purpose of this site
   • be no more than 3 minutes
2. The video must be posted into the G+ Community
3. The video must be posted into your website.