There are two main ways of using these digital tools. Either in your physical classroom or online in a virtual classroom. When considering what digital tools to use it is vital that the images, videos or audio relate to the topic you are teaching. We will look at all 3 tools and I will look extensively at videos. You also need to consider the copyright attached and whether you may need permission to use it.
“There
are multiple purposes for image use online. Teachers can present learning
materials to the student with the purpose of engaging thinking (knowledge,
understanding, analysis, evaluation); influencing feelings, or supporting
skills development.” (course material)
The use of images can be very useful for student in a Geography classroom for example. An image of a
map and a country flag would be a lot more practical then trying to explain it to a class.
Another great digital tool is Audio.
Audio can be in the form of a podcast which is a audio file that can easily be shared and listened to by
many. You simply record an audio file with a microphonethen you can transfer it on USB ipod and
mp3 players for students to access. Itunes is great program to use along with many other different free
downloaded audio programs. These files can also be loaded into online classrooms like moodle for
students to listen to
Video Files is also a great resource to use in the classroom. The best types of files to use are WMV,
AVI and MP4. and the best web browsers to use are Google Chrome and FireFox. Video Files can be
used by students for Assessment in Secondary Classrooms in the following way.
Video files can also be used by students to present their Assessment. I have uploaded a short video for
as an example.
I believe that the use of videos in the classroom is a great idea. It breaks up the students lessons and
allows them to refocus on their work whilst adding a bit of fun into the classroom. Dictating
information for students to learn is just plain boring. For not only the students but also for you as the
teacher. Letting the students watch a short 4 to 8 minute video on the topic instead will engage them alot
more. Therefore the students may take this information on board instead of just in one ear and out the
other. Also allowing students to perform their assessment pieces for marking instead of infront of the
peers might also help those students that get extremely nervous infront of large groups of people. This
would also be great so not only teachers but the students can also replay their assessment pieces to
review them.
When using any of these digital tools it is important that the main focus is still on the desired learning
outcomes and that the tools are always relevant to the course work.
I really enjoyed exploring the different types of digital tools this week, And can't wait to see what's in
store next week.
HAPPY EASTER!!
References
map and a country flag would be a lot more practical then trying to explain it to a class.
Before using images the following precautions should be taken:
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Keeping Safe,
Ethical and Legal
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Student Safety
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School Ethics & liability
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Ensure all students have signed permission from parents to cover any
images taken
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Only publishing images with everyone’s permission
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Take images from angles that make students identity hidden
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Provide camera’s for
students to use
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Always delete images from the camera ones finished
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Having a strict policy of the use of
students images
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Do not publish any images that you think maybe misinterpreted by
someone
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Educating the
students on the legal ethics behind such images
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Another great digital tool is Audio.
Audio can be in the form of a podcast which is a audio file that can easily be shared and listened to by
many. You simply record an audio file with a microphonethen you can transfer it on USB ipod and
mp3 players for students to access. Itunes is great program to use along with many other different free
downloaded audio programs. These files can also be loaded into online classrooms like moodle for
students to listen to
Video Files is also a great resource to use in the classroom. The best types of files to use are WMV,
AVI and MP4. and the best web browsers to use are Google Chrome and FireFox. Video Files can be
used by students for Assessment in Secondary Classrooms in the following way.
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Subject
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Type of Assessment
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English
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Speeches and Plays
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Drama
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Dance, Plays and Drama Acts
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P E
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Record Sporting Games
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Science
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Record Experiments
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Business/Law
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Record Presentations
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Video files can also be used by students to present their Assessment. I have uploaded a short video for
as an example.
I believe that the use of videos in the classroom is a great idea. It breaks up the students lessons and
allows them to refocus on their work whilst adding a bit of fun into the classroom. Dictating
information for students to learn is just plain boring. For not only the students but also for you as the
teacher. Letting the students watch a short 4 to 8 minute video on the topic instead will engage them alot
more. Therefore the students may take this information on board instead of just in one ear and out the
other. Also allowing students to perform their assessment pieces for marking instead of infront of the
peers might also help those students that get extremely nervous infront of large groups of people. This
would also be great so not only teachers but the students can also replay their assessment pieces to
review them.
When using any of these digital tools it is important that the main focus is still on the desired learning
outcomes and that the tools are always relevant to the course work.
I really enjoyed exploring the different types of digital tools this week, And can't wait to see what's in
store next week.
HAPPY EASTER!!
References
ICT Course Material 2015
https://www.crossed-flag-pins.com/animated-flag-gif/flags-South-Africa.html
http://www.infoplease.com/atlas/africa.html
http://askubuntu.com/tags/mp3-player/info
YouTube
https://www.crossed-flag-pins.com/animated-flag-gif/flags-South-Africa.html
http://www.infoplease.com/atlas/africa.html
http://askubuntu.com/tags/mp3-player/info
YouTube
