Monday, January 25, 2010

Digital Storyboard

Storyboard
Names: Lindley, Aubrey, Andrea, Sarah, Janessa, Nikola

Scene Script/Description:

1: Introduction (Image of Hogwarts and Harry Potter)

Catching movie/book introduction. Have the students imagine what they would do if they found out they were a wizard.

“Rescued from the outrageous neglect of his aunt and uncle, a young boy….”

2: Characters: (Pictures of the characters from the actual movie)

Quick intro. Of each character: Hermione, Harry, Ron, Dumbledore, Voldemort.

3: Muggles (A picture of Harry at his aunts house) setting

Introducing how harry is different

4:Wizards/Friends (part of the conflict)…show image of Harry and his friends at Hogwarts)

Introducing the world of wizardry

5:Rising Action: He is a wizard but is a very important wizard (show a picture of harry and his scar)

Describing that events at hogwarts leads up to his identity as a wizard and the power that he holds is critical to relationship

with voldemort.

6:Climax: When Harry finds out about Voldemort and that he is the only hope for defeating him. (voldemort and harry picture)

Describing how all the events led up to this and when he finds out who voldemort is and his power over the evil voldemort.

7: Conflict: Voldemort (sorceror’s stone)

Harry has to get the sorcerer’s stone before Voldemort does.

8: Cliff Hanger (voldemorts face)

Will Harry be able to get to the sorceror’s stone before voldemort does.

Credit Page:
Aubrey Barker
Andrea Smith
Jenessa Choate
Sarah Ure
Lindley Burton
Nikola Clark

**Copyright Laws**

Copyright laws are very important to learn and understand, especially in the world of teaching. There are so many ways to use the different technologies in the classroom, but it is especially important to know the rules of Copyright and Fair Use so you don't abuse the rights of others' work. For example, there are limitations on how much video and audio you can use on a project and every source you use must be cited properly. Knowledge of Copyright laws are a necessity as protection for both you and the original "author."

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Why Tokbox?

Tokbox can be a fun tool to use at the very beginning of the year. You can record a "welcome" video of you sharing personal information as a "getting to know you" video as well as stating the expectations of the class. Depending on the age or grade of the students you can make it as detailed or simple as you would like. You can even incorporate this tool into a lesson plan and have all of our students record their own "getting to know you" video. Throughout the year you can have them use Tokbox to give you feedback on their assignments and telling you what they learned from specific lessons as well as their likes and dislikes of the class.

Monday, January 18, 2010

"I love Technology... but not as much as you, you see!" -Napoleon Dynamite

Technology. Do I have experience?
Everyday I realize more and more the importance of technology. It is everywhere and used for everything. Technology is a necessity, whether it be using "Blackboard" to access assignments and figure out your grades for a specific class in school, or emailing a friend that is half way around the world to keep updated on their lives- which allows you to strengthen your relationships when you can't be in their presence. There are programs that allow presentations given in class or at work to become less stressful, more organized, and look more professional. There are even programs that allow you to make your own movies. These new "tools" are very useful in the classroom, but the cool, exciting thing is that they can be used in everyday life: Homemade digital scrapbooks, home movies, etc.
So let me ask myself again, do I have experience with technology? Yes. But, taking this class will be the biggest blessing in my life. Being in this class will help me "expand my horizons" by knowing of more, better forms of technology and actually be able to learn how to use them effectively in a classroom. Technology is fascinating for all ages, so the more knowledge I acquire during this class- the more comfortable I will feel teaching this to my kids in the classroom and the more fun we will have doing it.