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

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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!