http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=tycTY6TZvNwCFThSShwtJVw&output=xls
This is the link to the Google Spreadsheet that contains the budget information. Leave comments on how you think the money should be used!
Our budget is $150,000
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Monday, March 15, 2010
Second Life Script
Although Second Life has been called a video game, it does not have to be an insult. I consider myself “a gamer” and have noticed a few skills that were learned while gaming to transfer to real life. For example, between the ages of 15 and 16, I spent a lot of time playing Gran Turismo 3, a driving simulator. Breaking early to accelerate through a turn and hitting the apex to take the ideal racing line were skills learned in a video game, not in Driver’s Education. The military has used flight simulators for several years and first person shooters have given soldiers a head start in military training. So if Second Life is a life simulator, what skills could be learned in this virtual world that can be transferred into real life? The first thing that came to my mind was learning social skills for students who suffer from social anxiety. Behind the safety and comfort of an avatar, students can practice meeting a superior for the first time, how to relax and have small talk in a large group setting, ask someone to prom, etc. If Call of Duty can make me more comfortable shooting a real M16, then Second Life can help people learn social skills. The learning more video “A second life in Second Life” notes a success story of how a woman with severe social anxiety was able to land a job in the real world because of skills learned in Second Life. A woman with cerebral palsy who was homebound and unable to walk without assistance created the video. It was touching to hear how much Second Life meant to her. She is able to walk, dance, and socialize in a way not possible in real life. The sense of fulfillment, connectedness, and relationship felt while socializing in Second Life can fill affective domain objectives and INTASC technology requirements. For quadriplegic, students with cerebral palsy, and other severally physically limited students, where psychomotor objectives are nearly impossible to meet, Second Life is a medium to help students meet cognitive and affective domain objects (every PE lesson plan is to have at least one psychomotor, one cognitive, and one affective domain objective).
Aside from assisting those with disabilities, Second Life has appealed to educators in several fields. Because of the global interconnectedness provided by the internet, the world is smaller and without walls, so therefore so is education. As great minds continue to develop ideas for the utilization of virtual worlds in education, the standards will increase. Allow me to expand. When reasonable, people will demand the best education possible. If there is room for 100,000 people to attend a class, and the top experts in the field are teaching that class, then why would you take a course taught by some state school graduate (no offensive to the state schools)? In the near future, this may be a common scenario. Parents who want to best for their children will insist that their child takes Bill Gate’s computer programming class, Bruce Lee’s martial arts course, and J.K. Rowling creative writing class. Virtual worlds such as Second Life can make this possible.
Second Life has the ability for us to get a small glimpse of what it may feel like to walk to someone else’s shoes. The “Remembering the Middle Passage” blog entry outlines what it was like to auctioned off as a slave in Second Life. This made me wonder what other kind of experience could be re-created in Second Life. The possibilities are endless! Islands could be set up to help people gain a sense of what it was like to be black in 1950s America, Jewish in Nazi Germany, or a Christ follower back when He was alive.
I will close with a quote from Rear Admiral Fred Lewis, a 33-year U.S. Navy veteran who now heads the National Training Systems Association: "There's been a huge change in the way we prepare for war…Live training on the field is still done, of course, but using simulations to train them (the recruits) is not only natural, it's necessary." (end quote)
It just makes sense to me that educational methods are not far behind.
Aside from assisting those with disabilities, Second Life has appealed to educators in several fields. Because of the global interconnectedness provided by the internet, the world is smaller and without walls, so therefore so is education. As great minds continue to develop ideas for the utilization of virtual worlds in education, the standards will increase. Allow me to expand. When reasonable, people will demand the best education possible. If there is room for 100,000 people to attend a class, and the top experts in the field are teaching that class, then why would you take a course taught by some state school graduate (no offensive to the state schools)? In the near future, this may be a common scenario. Parents who want to best for their children will insist that their child takes Bill Gate’s computer programming class, Bruce Lee’s martial arts course, and J.K. Rowling creative writing class. Virtual worlds such as Second Life can make this possible.
Second Life has the ability for us to get a small glimpse of what it may feel like to walk to someone else’s shoes. The “Remembering the Middle Passage” blog entry outlines what it was like to auctioned off as a slave in Second Life. This made me wonder what other kind of experience could be re-created in Second Life. The possibilities are endless! Islands could be set up to help people gain a sense of what it was like to be black in 1950s America, Jewish in Nazi Germany, or a Christ follower back when He was alive.
I will close with a quote from Rear Admiral Fred Lewis, a 33-year U.S. Navy veteran who now heads the National Training Systems Association: "There's been a huge change in the way we prepare for war…Live training on the field is still done, of course, but using simulations to train them (the recruits) is not only natural, it's necessary." (end quote)
It just makes sense to me that educational methods are not far behind.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Socializing and Collaborating article
Social and Collaborative Media: Tools and Strategies for the Physical Educator
Here is a really cool video showing how technology can make exercise fun so that more people want to do it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lXh2n0aPyw
By searching “physical education” in a Twitter directory, I was able find and connect with over 100 people/groups involved in my profession. Prior to this class, I had only thought of social networks as ways to waste time and post funny links and comments (this is all I use Facebook for). The only reference I had for Twitter was Conan O’Brien and ESPN, where they make fun of celebrity posts and mention something racy an athlete tweeted, respectively. This caused me to write Twitter off as pointless. But once I gave Twitter a chance, my world was flipped upside down. I feel like the benefits of a strong professional network are vast. I have a strong desire to “get away” once I am done school; I have lived in Carroll County my whole life. As I selected new PE people to follow, I could not contain my excitement. Brazil, Denver, San Diego, Germany, Switzerland… how awesome would it be to work and live in some of these places?! I really want to live where its warm all year so I can have all of my classes outside, but Colorado would still be great (I love to ski) and living anywhere overseas I am sure would be an awesome experience. I plan to use Twitter to market myself, establishing relationships with PE people who live/work in locations where I would like to live one day. If I contact enough people, and market myself strategically, I statistically improve my chances of meeting someone who can help get me a job.
Right now, the PE network using Twitter is not enormous, but it seems strong. Several physical educators post lesson plans for others to evaluate and comment on. Other tweets request ideas for classes (large group games, cooperative games, bad weather ideas, etc) and the responses are timely and constructive. I plan to take advantage of this network immediately as a grad student (I have my first unit plan due in a few weeks) and as a professional for years to come. Because I have no idea where I will be in a year and a half, it will be nice to establish relationships with other professionals via Twitter. This way, no matter where I end up, I know I will have a faithful foundation on this social network. Ideally I will work under an excellent veteran teacher, but if I am handed my own program at a brand new school with parents demanding excellence, I will need a strong network of support to help ease the burden.
Through Twitter, I stumbled across a PE teacher in Australia whose goal is to integrate ICT (Information and communication technologies) with his profession as a teacher. His blog (http://mrrobbo.wordpress.com/) occupied me for several hours as I took the time to read all of his posts dating back to September of 2008. The guy is only in his second year of teaching (he is the same age as me) but seems to be doing wonders at his school and has a strong following on the web. The following include some of my favorite of his blog posts that refer to using social media in the classroom.
Mrrobbo is a big fan of using SMS text messages for education. In this post, he discusses how cell phones can be used to remind students and parents about homework assignments. http://mrrobbo.wordpress.com/2009/02/18/sending-homework-to-a-phone-via-mms-messaging/ Since cell phones can easily be linked to Twitter, have your students follow you and post your reminders via Twitter (parents can follow to!).
This post outlines 13 of the author’s favorite technologies to use in the classroom. http://mrrobbo.wordpress.com/2010/02/24/new-and-old-ideas/
The author (Jarrod) loves Skype and uses it to have guest speakers from all over the globe speak to his classes (i.e. the author of their textbook). He also suggests having a class teacher another class something from across the globe. How cool would it be to have a group of students from Australia teach some of my students how to play rugby? This post (http://mrrobbo.wordpress.com/2009/04/23/why-skype-is-the-most-valuable-tool-i-use/#comment-492) he demonstrates the usefulness of Skype so that he can be connected with his students after school hours.
Using a Flip Video Camera, (very simple to use and upload to a computer) students can post their videos on YouTube and then critique each others skill analysis. Because of the internet, the feedback is not limited to the students in the class and the teacher. Jarrod also suggests using GoogleDocs to create a spreadsheet that is updated in real time by the students of the class to document changes in heart rate. I thought this was a very cool way to motivate and engage students.
Another post featured Tinychat. Jarrod used it for a review session. The students only need an internet connection; it is basically a chatroom that the teacher can use for a last minute review session the night before an exam. Not only is the teacher very accessible, but students can “study group” from home with the expert present to answer any questions. http://mrrobbo.wordpress.com/2009/06/08/a-tiny-way-to-make-a-difference/
Jarrod uses YouTube for days when he cannot be in class. I think every teacher should be able to do this. The way sub plans are done should be changed forever. Whether you are sick or out of town, simply use your webcam to talk to the class and tell them what they need to do for the day. Then, have the sub play the video at the beginning of each period. If the teacher is home sick, perhaps any questions can be left as comments on the video or asked through Tinychat.
http://mrrobbo.wordpress.com/2009/11/27/how-i-teach-when-im-away-from-class/
I hate doing research. Perhaps it was the long, sleepless nights of doing research to try and write a paper that was due in a few hours while all of my roommates were having fun. Boy, do I wish I had known about Delicious back as an undergrad. Delicious is a social bookmarking tool where you can view what other colleagues in your field have bookmarked. Basically, anyone doing research can share whatever they have found helpful for others to use, rate and comment. Jarrod’s page is here: http://delicious.com/robbo64
By following the right blogs and Twitter accounts, teachers can collaborate with each other for their own professional development. Students, if not doing so already, can use the social networks for more than funny links and comments. Similarly to how online classes require discussion amongst classmates, teachers can facilitate this type of communication by making sure students follow each other on Twitter and discuss content topics on blogs and discussion boards.
With all of this technological innovation in the classroom, roadblocks are inevitable. The first one that comes to mind is finances. Although technology cheapens quickly, computers, webcams, mobile phones, etc are expensive to purchase and maintain. In order to get the funding, the right people need to be convinced to embrace this technology, which is another roadblock. Very few, if any, administrators, higher-ups, board members, etc are digital natives and may be rooted in “old school” methods. The financial decisions makers need to be educated on the value of strongly integrating technology into education; the students are, for the most part, fully “plugged in” and school should not be the place where they need to “un plug”. Using the technology to cheat should also be a concern, as cheating via text messages has been reported. But if the teachers are savvy enough and instruction is designed appropriately, I think cheating will not become more of an issue than it already is. Lastly, as I read Jarrod’s blog, I wondered if there should be concern with constantly being connected. As a parent (non-digital native) would I be comfortable with my teenage daughter video chatting with her 24 year old teacher? When it is put that way, it does sound dangerous. I suppose as teachers (especially young male teachers) we are at risk for law suits if a student wanted to fabricate a story. To help avoid this roadblock, educating and including parents in the technologies used will be very helpful. If I am Skypeing with a student, I can send the conversation to the parent and/or Skype with the parent on a regular basis so that they know me well. Teachers also can cover themselves by recording all conversations and saving text scripts.
Here is a really cool video showing how technology can make exercise fun so that more people want to do it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lXh2n0aPyw
By searching “physical education” in a Twitter directory, I was able find and connect with over 100 people/groups involved in my profession. Prior to this class, I had only thought of social networks as ways to waste time and post funny links and comments (this is all I use Facebook for). The only reference I had for Twitter was Conan O’Brien and ESPN, where they make fun of celebrity posts and mention something racy an athlete tweeted, respectively. This caused me to write Twitter off as pointless. But once I gave Twitter a chance, my world was flipped upside down. I feel like the benefits of a strong professional network are vast. I have a strong desire to “get away” once I am done school; I have lived in Carroll County my whole life. As I selected new PE people to follow, I could not contain my excitement. Brazil, Denver, San Diego, Germany, Switzerland… how awesome would it be to work and live in some of these places?! I really want to live where its warm all year so I can have all of my classes outside, but Colorado would still be great (I love to ski) and living anywhere overseas I am sure would be an awesome experience. I plan to use Twitter to market myself, establishing relationships with PE people who live/work in locations where I would like to live one day. If I contact enough people, and market myself strategically, I statistically improve my chances of meeting someone who can help get me a job.
Right now, the PE network using Twitter is not enormous, but it seems strong. Several physical educators post lesson plans for others to evaluate and comment on. Other tweets request ideas for classes (large group games, cooperative games, bad weather ideas, etc) and the responses are timely and constructive. I plan to take advantage of this network immediately as a grad student (I have my first unit plan due in a few weeks) and as a professional for years to come. Because I have no idea where I will be in a year and a half, it will be nice to establish relationships with other professionals via Twitter. This way, no matter where I end up, I know I will have a faithful foundation on this social network. Ideally I will work under an excellent veteran teacher, but if I am handed my own program at a brand new school with parents demanding excellence, I will need a strong network of support to help ease the burden.
Through Twitter, I stumbled across a PE teacher in Australia whose goal is to integrate ICT (Information and communication technologies) with his profession as a teacher. His blog (http://mrrobbo.wordpress.com/) occupied me for several hours as I took the time to read all of his posts dating back to September of 2008. The guy is only in his second year of teaching (he is the same age as me) but seems to be doing wonders at his school and has a strong following on the web. The following include some of my favorite of his blog posts that refer to using social media in the classroom.
Mrrobbo is a big fan of using SMS text messages for education. In this post, he discusses how cell phones can be used to remind students and parents about homework assignments. http://mrrobbo.wordpress.com/2009/02/18/sending-homework-to-a-phone-via-mms-messaging/ Since cell phones can easily be linked to Twitter, have your students follow you and post your reminders via Twitter (parents can follow to!).
This post outlines 13 of the author’s favorite technologies to use in the classroom. http://mrrobbo.wordpress.com/2010/02/24/new-and-old-ideas/
The author (Jarrod) loves Skype and uses it to have guest speakers from all over the globe speak to his classes (i.e. the author of their textbook). He also suggests having a class teacher another class something from across the globe. How cool would it be to have a group of students from Australia teach some of my students how to play rugby? This post (http://mrrobbo.wordpress.com/2009/04/23/why-skype-is-the-most-valuable-tool-i-use/#comment-492) he demonstrates the usefulness of Skype so that he can be connected with his students after school hours.
Using a Flip Video Camera, (very simple to use and upload to a computer) students can post their videos on YouTube and then critique each others skill analysis. Because of the internet, the feedback is not limited to the students in the class and the teacher. Jarrod also suggests using GoogleDocs to create a spreadsheet that is updated in real time by the students of the class to document changes in heart rate. I thought this was a very cool way to motivate and engage students.
Another post featured Tinychat. Jarrod used it for a review session. The students only need an internet connection; it is basically a chatroom that the teacher can use for a last minute review session the night before an exam. Not only is the teacher very accessible, but students can “study group” from home with the expert present to answer any questions. http://mrrobbo.wordpress.com/2009/06/08/a-tiny-way-to-make-a-difference/
Jarrod uses YouTube for days when he cannot be in class. I think every teacher should be able to do this. The way sub plans are done should be changed forever. Whether you are sick or out of town, simply use your webcam to talk to the class and tell them what they need to do for the day. Then, have the sub play the video at the beginning of each period. If the teacher is home sick, perhaps any questions can be left as comments on the video or asked through Tinychat.
http://mrrobbo.wordpress.com/2009/11/27/how-i-teach-when-im-away-from-class/
I hate doing research. Perhaps it was the long, sleepless nights of doing research to try and write a paper that was due in a few hours while all of my roommates were having fun. Boy, do I wish I had known about Delicious back as an undergrad. Delicious is a social bookmarking tool where you can view what other colleagues in your field have bookmarked. Basically, anyone doing research can share whatever they have found helpful for others to use, rate and comment. Jarrod’s page is here: http://delicious.com/robbo64
By following the right blogs and Twitter accounts, teachers can collaborate with each other for their own professional development. Students, if not doing so already, can use the social networks for more than funny links and comments. Similarly to how online classes require discussion amongst classmates, teachers can facilitate this type of communication by making sure students follow each other on Twitter and discuss content topics on blogs and discussion boards.
With all of this technological innovation in the classroom, roadblocks are inevitable. The first one that comes to mind is finances. Although technology cheapens quickly, computers, webcams, mobile phones, etc are expensive to purchase and maintain. In order to get the funding, the right people need to be convinced to embrace this technology, which is another roadblock. Very few, if any, administrators, higher-ups, board members, etc are digital natives and may be rooted in “old school” methods. The financial decisions makers need to be educated on the value of strongly integrating technology into education; the students are, for the most part, fully “plugged in” and school should not be the place where they need to “un plug”. Using the technology to cheat should also be a concern, as cheating via text messages has been reported. But if the teachers are savvy enough and instruction is designed appropriately, I think cheating will not become more of an issue than it already is. Lastly, as I read Jarrod’s blog, I wondered if there should be concern with constantly being connected. As a parent (non-digital native) would I be comfortable with my teenage daughter video chatting with her 24 year old teacher? When it is put that way, it does sound dangerous. I suppose as teachers (especially young male teachers) we are at risk for law suits if a student wanted to fabricate a story. To help avoid this roadblock, educating and including parents in the technologies used will be very helpful. If I am Skypeing with a student, I can send the conversation to the parent and/or Skype with the parent on a regular basis so that they know me well. Teachers also can cover themselves by recording all conversations and saving text scripts.
Saturday, February 27, 2010
correction
last post I wrote " Until I have a mobile device that supports the internet, the instant updates of Twitter cannot be fully utilized."
Yesterday, I figured out how to receive Twitter updates via text message. Now I can choose whose tweets I get and be updated wherever I am, 24/7!
Yesterday, I figured out how to receive Twitter updates via text message. Now I can choose whose tweets I get and be updated wherever I am, 24/7!
Friday, February 26, 2010
FOLLOW ME AT: hintonzach
The uses of Twitter in my personal life are relatively limited. As far as I know, none of my close friends are Tweople. All of them are on Facebook; this provides all the connectedness and personal networking I need. My main use of Facebook is to make my friends laugh by posting on their wall and sharing funny links. Because I have Facebook, I have very little use for Twitter. I typically do not read or watch the news (general news, non-sport news that is) but as I progress into adulthood I suppose I should become a more educated contributor of society. By following newsfeeds such as the New York Times, Twitter can provide me with constant updates regarding the general news. I will still get my sports news from Pardon the Interruption (a daily show on ESPN), insidelacrosse.com, and other various sports websites. The sports news I want typically requires reading articles or viewing Fantasy Football stats. But by following the right sports sources on Twitter, I can be tipped off to a story earlier than usual and then go follow up on a website. Until I have a mobile device that supports the internet, the instant updates of Twitter cannot be fully utilized.
Twitter makes much more sense in my professional life than it does in my personal life. The network of educators on Twitter can be very supportive of teachers, from first-years to seasoned veterans. When I begin my career, I know that I will have a ton of questions and need the support of experts in the area. I may not be able to rely on the other PE teacher(s) (he/she could be as young as me or not be there at all). The administration may have no PE experience. If this is the case, then I can turn to Twitter to follow experts in the content area and tweet some questions, looking for ideas, becoming a better teacher. I had never thought of Twitter as a self-betterment tool!
Here are the basics for how to communicate on Twitter. A DM is a Direct Message, a short, private message sent between you and another person on Twitter. Use the @ symbol to reply to a tweet (the short message you post for your followers to see) and always include the Twitter ID following the @. RT stands for Retweet, in the case you want to post something you saw in another tweet to share with your followers.
The uses of Twitter in my personal life are relatively limited. As far as I know, none of my close friends are Tweople. All of them are on Facebook; this provides all the connectedness and personal networking I need. My main use of Facebook is to make my friends laugh by posting on their wall and sharing funny links. Because I have Facebook, I have very little use for Twitter. I typically do not read or watch the news (general news, non-sport news that is) but as I progress into adulthood I suppose I should become a more educated contributor of society. By following newsfeeds such as the New York Times, Twitter can provide me with constant updates regarding the general news. I will still get my sports news from Pardon the Interruption (a daily show on ESPN), insidelacrosse.com, and other various sports websites. The sports news I want typically requires reading articles or viewing Fantasy Football stats. But by following the right sports sources on Twitter, I can be tipped off to a story earlier than usual and then go follow up on a website. Until I have a mobile device that supports the internet, the instant updates of Twitter cannot be fully utilized.
Twitter makes much more sense in my professional life than it does in my personal life. The network of educators on Twitter can be very supportive of teachers, from first-years to seasoned veterans. When I begin my career, I know that I will have a ton of questions and need the support of experts in the area. I may not be able to rely on the other PE teacher(s) (he/she could be as young as me or not be there at all). The administration may have no PE experience. If this is the case, then I can turn to Twitter to follow experts in the content area and tweet some questions, looking for ideas, becoming a better teacher. I had never thought of Twitter as a self-betterment tool!
Here are the basics for how to communicate on Twitter. A DM is a Direct Message, a short, private message sent between you and another person on Twitter. Use the @ symbol to reply to a tweet (the short message you post for your followers to see) and always include the Twitter ID following the @. RT stands for Retweet, in the case you want to post something you saw in another tweet to share with your followers.
Friday, February 19, 2010
tools reflection script
My favorite digital storytelling tool has been Jing. It is extremely easy to use. No matter what application you are running on your computer, you can capture it. I used Flickr to tell a story in 5 frames and digital version of “The Giving Tree” for my book talk. Although there is a five minute time limit, it is great for creating any web tutorial that does not exceed that time.
My computer is approximately six years old so the processing speeds are pretty low compared to the new laptops on the market. I am proud of how well this computer has handled all of this new software. Jing has run especially smooth. With regard to system requirements, a broadband connection is recommended for both windows and Mac systems. Windows requires XP, Vista, or Windows 7, and Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0. The Mac System Requirements are Mac OS X 10.4.11, or 10.5.5 or later and QuickTime 7.5.5 or later.
My Logitech Webcam Pro 9000 has worked impressively as well. The resolution is outstanding and the software was very easy to install- as soon as I plugged the camera into a USB port I was prompted to install the software and everything worked without any problems. The system requirements for the camera are as follows:
Windows® XP (SP2 or higher), 1 GHz (2.0 GHz recommended), 256 MB RAM (512 MB RAM recommended)
Windows Vista® or Windows® 7 (32-bit or 64-bit)
1 GHz (2.0 GHz recommended)
512 MB RAM or more
200 MB hard-drive space
CD-ROM drive
OS-compatible sound card and speakers
Hi-Speed Certified USB 2.0 recommended
And if you want to use video calling they suggest:
Dual-core CPU with 1 GB RAM
Broadband Internet with 256 kbps upload or higher
Because of Jing and my webcam, I feel like I could teach an online PE class to elementary school kids! While it may be a few years before this situation arises, I do look forward to potentially using some of this technology in my classes. Students, especially young ones, will love to see themselves onscreen after they have been filmed. After each child had been filmed performing a particular skill, the video can be uploaded to the school’s server. I can use Jing to create a screen cast to walk the students through the steps of opening their video from the school server and then add narration to their video using a media program (such as windows movie maker). The narration would be identifying and describing the parts of a skill (perhaps the video is in slow motion); upper grades can describe biomechanical principles that determine why a skill is performed the way it is. For example, we start with our side to a target to allow for sequential body rotation. Then the final projects could be uploaded to TeacherTube, YouTube, or Vimeo so that the parents could see!
My computer is approximately six years old so the processing speeds are pretty low compared to the new laptops on the market. I am proud of how well this computer has handled all of this new software. Jing has run especially smooth. With regard to system requirements, a broadband connection is recommended for both windows and Mac systems. Windows requires XP, Vista, or Windows 7, and Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0. The Mac System Requirements are Mac OS X 10.4.11, or 10.5.5 or later and QuickTime 7.5.5 or later.
My Logitech Webcam Pro 9000 has worked impressively as well. The resolution is outstanding and the software was very easy to install- as soon as I plugged the camera into a USB port I was prompted to install the software and everything worked without any problems. The system requirements for the camera are as follows:
Windows® XP (SP2 or higher), 1 GHz (2.0 GHz recommended), 256 MB RAM (512 MB RAM recommended)
Windows Vista® or Windows® 7 (32-bit or 64-bit)
1 GHz (2.0 GHz recommended)
512 MB RAM or more
200 MB hard-drive space
CD-ROM drive
OS-compatible sound card and speakers
Hi-Speed Certified USB 2.0 recommended
And if you want to use video calling they suggest:
Dual-core CPU with 1 GB RAM
Broadband Internet with 256 kbps upload or higher
Because of Jing and my webcam, I feel like I could teach an online PE class to elementary school kids! While it may be a few years before this situation arises, I do look forward to potentially using some of this technology in my classes. Students, especially young ones, will love to see themselves onscreen after they have been filmed. After each child had been filmed performing a particular skill, the video can be uploaded to the school’s server. I can use Jing to create a screen cast to walk the students through the steps of opening their video from the school server and then add narration to their video using a media program (such as windows movie maker). The narration would be identifying and describing the parts of a skill (perhaps the video is in slow motion); upper grades can describe biomechanical principles that determine why a skill is performed the way it is. For example, we start with our side to a target to allow for sequential body rotation. Then the final projects could be uploaded to TeacherTube, YouTube, or Vimeo so that the parents could see!
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