Podcast - Soundcould

Hey bloggers!

This week I learned about using my podcast so I thought Id share with you guys the one that I made. I decided to use soundcloud as it was really easy to use and I found it actually pretty interesting. I found that I could use it for various things such as communicating and shot voice clips instead of having to write everything down. I think this could be really helpful for future projects as it is a digital audio file that acts as a potable media player. A podcast is “a digital audio file made available on the internet for downloading to a computer or portable media player, typically available as a series, new installments of which can be received by subscribers automatically".(Starack,2016). This is the first time I got to create a podcast, and the first time I have been introduced to it. Im glad I was able to experience this different type of technology as it gave me a good building block opportunity to become even more digitally literate. I think this will get my readers more involved or even individuals who are trying to learn in school as you can easily just listen to the voice clip instead of having to take the time to read and focus on what is in front of you. Being able to add and cut parts of your clip is really beneficial as I always make mistakes when recording myself which will help me maintain a positive digital footprint and a clear and strong video clip. I think that students and professors can use this tool to record lecture material if students missed class. I hope you enjoy my podcast!

 Thanks for reading!

Jess

Animoto

Hello Blogger!
This week I got to explore several tools that allowed me to create a slideshow such as Animoto, Fotobabble, and PhotoPeach. I decided to use Animoto to create my slide show that you can watch below! This tool is really beneficial for my educational use as it allows me to create slideshows in a fun, easy, accessible, and quick way. I could also use Animoto for personal purposes as you can create a "memory box" on it as well including pictures with text. This is an effective tool for not only us students but for professors as well as they can create short presentations or video clips for us during lecture. Unfortunately, I did not get experience all that Animoto has to offer as it was not the full version as it costs money to use. This tool only allowed me to put in a limited number of characteristics per slide which was hard to put in a sufficient amount of information which in turn lead me to having to finish one of my sentences on the next slide; breaking it up. I also got to use Prezi which is a tool I have used before and in previous sessions, and after using Animoto I would most likely prefer to use Prezi. This is because I find it more effective and efficient when creating a presentation. However, both tools do allow me to get my important points across, Prezi allows me to include more text therefore not having to use short form. I really enjoyed this weeks session as I also got to learn more about what rules you need to follow in order to be a good and positive digital citizen. Throughout this course I have learned a lot about what is needed to become and maintain a positive digital footprint/citizen which means that I must follow the digital laws on copyright. If you are interested in reading more about copyright and Digital laws, Creative commons is an amazing site to look at when getting a copyright licence for free.
Thanks for reading!
Jess

Voice Thread

Hey guys!

This week I was asked to create a voice thread and make a comment, voice clip, or video on two of three slides of my choice. I found this page really similar to Google docs but Voicethread I found to be way more straightforward. The slides had all the options on them such as the “ + comment” button where it was easy for you to see and work with. The slides on Digital Responsibility all had questions on them which was really easy to answer on the side. I also found it really helpful that I could see other people’s comments if I wanted to see what others though as well as if I was stumped for ideas. I think Voicethread is a great way for people to comment on a slide show presentation that you may have created.  Voicethread is really user friendly as you can make small voice clips, video, or comment based on which you prefer. I find that Voice Thread is really well organized which makes it that much easier to use. I found that I got the hand of it after playing around for 10 minutes or so. Like is said earlier, I thought it was really beneficial that I got to read other peoples comments so I am able to really understand everyone’s opinions and different perspectives expanding my learning and knowledge. I think this program is very useful for even a teacher’s use that they could use in a lab or seminar as it is really hands on and you can get everyone’s point of view.

Edtech, 2015

I would definitely put this into my PLE in the organization and communication section as it is a really good recourse for organizing individuals such as class mates opinions and seeing what they have to say. Communication is a large use of this tool through comments (texts), voice memos, and small video clips. This allow for individuals to choose their most preferable way for communicating over Voicethread. As a result, I do believe that this is a really useful tool that we should take advantage of and be used by both us students and teaches.

Thanks, 

Jess!

Weekly Report & Reflection 12

Hello Everyone,

This course is now coming to an end, as this is my last blog post about ADED. However, don’t worry, this will not be my last blog post. I am planning to continue to blog about my weekly or monthly experiences and any new digital tools that I come across and may want to share with you all. This class has been a huge building block in expanding my digital knowledge and I am very happy I chose to take it as one of my electives. I hope my blogs have been interesting and beneficial to you all and I am glad I got to read my classmates thoughts on their digital journey. This class has enlightened me about all our digital world has to offer and brought a whole new perspective to my learning.

Looking back at when I first learned about my own digital footprint and how important it is to act as an appropriate digital citizen. As weeks progressed I really did grow, as a digital citizen leaving what I believe is a positive digital footprint behind. The knowledge that I have gained from this course will most definitely be a secure foundation for my education and social journey as I move forward. When you Google my name, you will likely find my Facebook profile and maybe some pictures that I have posted on the internet (All appropriate of course). I have learned that social media is very influential on today’s society and how important it is to follow your digital rights and responsibilities to pertain your positive footprint. For anyone who has not got to read my first few posts in this course, take my word that you have to be very carful what you put on to the internet, “ just because you deleted it does not mean that is deleted for good”.

I would now definitely consider myself a digital citizen and make sure you remember the rights and responsibilities that you have to being one. Since you guys didn’t get to see what my top 3 rights were to being a citizen I thought I would share them with you before I go. Make sure you always cite your work, always check your privacy settings as you have a right to only let people see what you want them to see, and make sure that you are respectful to others. REMEMBER THE GOLDEN RULE: treat others the way you want to be treated.

Thank you all for following my blog, and I will keep you updated on whats in store for my near future!

Jess

Weekly Report & Reflection 11

Hello bloggers!

(Minter, 2016)

This week’s session is the second last week of ADED 1P32! I was excited to learn more tools this week that I have not heard of before. I explored and got to use both Podcasts and Screencasts. For those of you like myself that have not learned about these tools, a post cast is typically an audio file that you can create your self via another tool called sound cloud where you can then embed the clip you created into a webpage of your choice. Where as a screencast is basically a digital recording of your computer screen and is often used along with an audio narrative. There are several tools that branch out of these two recourses and the one I chose to focus on this week was soundcould. If you go to my pages you can see the small clip that I created of my own. Soundcloud allowed me to create my own clip, stop and start it while I was recording, and also allowed me to upload and share my own audio file all in one place. All I had to do was create a log in and you automatically get to start uploading files, making your own, and even following other people to hear their podcasts. If you want to know more about how sound cloud works check out this YouTube video! 

Now that I found this awesome tool for creating my own podcast I wanted to look at tools that I could use to create a screencast. I decided to use “Screenr” which is a neat tool that allows you to make videos on your computer without audio narration. This website is really simple to use and a huge benefit to it is that you don’t have to download any extra things on to your computer when creating your screencast.  If you want to learn more about the website or start making your own screen cast click on this link! https://www.screenr.com/ . I could definitely fit screenr and soundcloud into my personal learning environment under “create” however, I don’t believe that I will use it much as a digital learner. Both of these tools allow me to create your own personal and unique clips however you want, wherever you want, and to your sound preference. I think this week’s session was a different learning mile and I think others should definitely explore these tools.
Before you go, I thought id also share another blog from my feedly reader that I found really interesting this week! Since Finals are fast approaching here are some study tips from Study Motivation blogger. Hope you enjoy planning for your deadlines! 

Thanks for reading!

Until next week!

-Jess

Weekly Report & Refection #10

Hello Everyone,

During this weeks session I got to learn about a few more different tools that I could use to create a slide show. I also got to learn how to find different types of copyright pictures that are approved on the Internet. The tools I got to look at were Animoto, Fotobabble, and PhotoPeach. Each of these tools has their own unique use however the one I decided to create my slideshow on was Animoto. If you look under my “pages” you will be able to see the slide show that I created. I find that Animto was a really easy tool to use as it was very similar to prize, however there were some differences. They are both really useful when it comes to working online and creating presentations and working in a group or with a partner. Being able to create these online allows for easy assess wherever you are which is a really common feature among the tools I have got to use this term.

Chavanu, 2014

Being able to collaborate with your partner or group members over this tool is also very time sufficient because you do not have to keep contacting them via email, text message, Facebook ect. This tool is very similar in comparison to other tools I have learned about in this course such as GoogleDocs, Voice Thread, ect. These all allow student in todays society to interact online making time for us to fit into our busy university life and schedules. I would definitely fit Prezi under my PLE because there are several ways I can use this tool in the digital world and in its context. I am able (like many other programs) to work with anyone from anywhere at any time to create a presentation such as a slide show. I am also able to make use of their unique features to make my presentation more interesting and creative.

Throughout this week, I also got the opportunity to do some advanced searching on Google Images, which I have never done before, and didn’t even know it was possible.

There are several different things about copyright that any individual and especially a university student like myself needs to be aware of before using another picture or recourse. Therefore, when we searched different images on Gooogle, we then clicked the “geared logo” which is located on the top right of the page when then brings you to another page. This page is an advanced search tab which you will then discover a “usage rights tab” so you can  selete the type of tool you are looking for. If you would like to try this check out this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pJoR_pskE0&feature=youtu.be 

Taylor, 2015

In my personal preference I would chose to use “free to use” as it allows you to know if you are able to duplicate the specific image. After completing this session it made me really realize how important citing is and how to use them appropriately. I found this session very enlightening as both Prezi and Animoto were amazing tools to create slideshow presentation, and citing through the advanced setting on google images was very important as we cite almost every day in university.

Also before you go I thought I would share a quick blog with that I find inspiring from my feedly reader! If you are interested in fitness feel free to check out “The Sisters Behind Base Body Babes”!

Thanks for reading!

Jess

Technology Use Scenario

Scenario 2: Michelle likes to post on Twitter and Instagram. Often she will spend two or three hours each day on these social media sites. She has over 400 followers--- some are friends and family but others are just friends of friends. She posts several times a day and connects to many friends' sites as well. Michelle's mom thinks that she has about 20 followers on Twitter. What issues might this cause?

Paul, 2015

Michelle is using technology inappropriately as 2-3 hours of screen time a day just not social media sights in not acceptable. According to (Ghose, 2013) you should never accede 2 hours of screen time a day as to much screen time is leading to poor health outcomes such as obesity. Inappropriate use of having people you don't know on twitter is also really dangerous as it is putting a damper on your digital privacy. People have access to her personal life that she might not know which is invading her privacy and can put her at risk. Since Michelle has 400 followers most people would consider her to be "popular" Kaye (2010) says. He also says that the more followers you have, the more percentage of people you don't know that follow you.
What she could do in order to make her actions more appropriate is to decrease her screen time to less than 2 hours a day. Posting several times a day is also known as a "spammy person. According to (Liz, 2014) she believes you should be authentic and be you. You should not be posting irrelevant information and take up everyones newsfeed. Use it for neccessary posts only. Therefore, Michelle could post less a day which would decrease her screen time as well as making sure her account has a privacy setting so she can choose who gets to see her account.
What do you think?
Thanks for reading!
Jess