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Week 4 Reflection

Image from: http://knowyourmeme.com/photos/31762-mac-vs-pc Reflection 1.4 Video Video for Learning - ICTs in Classrooms Although "a picture says a thousand words" (or in this case 12), for this weeks reflection I chose to investigate the format of Video within the classroom and where it fits into the overall scheme and processes of the contemporary student and teacher. The reason I chose this format is because it is such a widely used and harnessed resource from people around the world in various facets of its existence. I myself have learnt updated production techniques for the music studio setting as well as found tutorials on YouTube for changing car breaks, washing machine belts and so on. It is such a widely used resource for any age. Images give us many layers of interwoven material that can be subject to discussion and dissection in the classroom, including a multiliteracy element of understanding some of ...

Week 5 Reflection

Week 5 Reflection Image taken from: http://imgur.com/gallery/bZJjJ4Z 5.1 Presentations Usually, I would be the first off the block to try something new. This time however, I have chosen to elaborate on my current knowledge and expand on that instead of using only half of the applications capabilities. A kind of "renewed love". So, as I rekindle the spark in my long-term currently "stable" relationship with PowerPoint I have discovered a number of things that I hadn't used before now. Before we begin, lets take a wee peep at some of the interesting things people are doing with their presentations... Mathew Weathers is a very hip Maths teacher over in the US and has some great and very entertaining videos on YouTube including some "How to" tips. Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/user/MDWeathers Although the gentleman in the above ...

Teaching Music and Multiliteracies

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