In French class, what are ways that you can get high school students using the language? Multimedia tools are an engaging way to provide a focus for communication or for students to create in the language. This presentation explores several tools to foster student voice in the classroom. Speak out: Collaboration in world language with…
Category: LIBS602
Sandbox #8: Keeping up with technology
To keep current on technology after 602, Rayome (2017) suggests seeking online credentials to stay fresh with services like LinkedIn Learning, joining professional organizations, reading technology news and blogs daily, and following influential bloggers. There are myriad blogs on technology in learning and just as many influential bloggers. Although I will be working full time…
Sandbox #7: 3D printing and coding
3D printing Sekinger makes a strong case for 3D printing in the library and has seen a lot of excitement an interest by students. I agree “that a library should be a place of discovery and exhibition, innovation and connection” (Sekinger, para. 1). I have had no experience with 3D printing. Although I find it…
Sandbox #6: virtual field trips, layered reality and QR codes
Virtual field trips You can take a wide variety of virtual field trips at this link with Google Arts and Culture https://artsandculture.google.com/project/expeditions. I took a virtual field trip to the 7 New Wonders of the World (ePublishing Partners and Airpano). I visited the Taj Mahal, the Great Wall of China, the Colosseum of Rome,…
Sandbox #5: video
This sandbox was really challenging for me. Even though I do a lot with technology, I have not experienced creating videos for the classroom. I used Macromedia products more than 10 years ago to create flash objects and it was a huge learning process. For this sandbox, I tried several different tools. I did not…
Sandbox #4: Audio Recording
Voki is a great interactive tool where students can create an avatar or character that speaks. They have the option to write out a text and have it spoken electronically or record their own voice. This tool is good for relatively short bits of recording – it would not be the best tool to record…
Considering Podcasts and Listening
At the outset, I need to tell you that I am a voracious reader. I do, however, listen to books on tape. When I listen to books on tape, I am almost always multitasking: I’m in the car, I’m cleaning, I’m exercising, or I’m walking the dog. Audio books are basically my companions when I’m…
Sandbox #3: Infographics
Infographics are a visual way to present information and data. I visualize myself using infographics in French class to introduce concepts such as steps in verb conjugation or adjective agreement. It is also a way that I can use a visual medium to share class information that is not just a written syllabus. Connor (2017)…
Sandbox #2: finding and editing images
Tuxpi.com – this site is simple to use. You don’t need to create an account. All you have to do is click on “Start photo editing” to select an image. With your image on the screen, this application has menus of buttons to allow you to add effects. It is simple and when you select…
Sandbox #1: About Word Clouds
MLIS 602 – Sandbox #1