I like this... I am not a person that likes speaking in front of large groups, I find it uncomfortable. Although I will say I have gotten better at it over the years. This application was great, because I could record the story without being embarrassed or feeling like I needed to perform.
Now that I have recorded the information I want to get comments and see what everyone has to say. I feel confident that I can use this application successfully and teach others how to use it.
Students in the classroom would love this application. It would be a great way to communicate with another class, in a village, different state, or even another country. The children could give their personal stories and tell about their community as well as learn about another place in the world. It could easily be integrated into a geography and history unit. There are lots of possibilities for this kind of application. I especially like the idea of the interaction the student can have with each other and the photos by giving the comments.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Today........
I just found out that my english class was cancelled. I am disappointed, I love that class and was looking forward to talking about the stories we read to discuss. In some way I guess it was good because I didn't get the paper done that was suppose to be due today.
Now I have an extra hour and a half. I could just go and work a extra hour, but I really don't feel like doing that. Maybe I will start that paper I was suppose to turn in.
Isn't is amazing that we only have two to three weeks of classes left. I can't believe it, I will have to chain myself to my desk to get everything done. I have at least three papers due, a project, and two final exams, I think. That seems like a lot in the next couple of weeks.
My Fiance' is leaving to go back to Nome, tomorrow. I am sad about that, but I will be able to get more school done. He has been in town for three weeks on vacation. It has been so nice, I will miss him. He will be back in three weeks, but it just isn't the same as having him here. But I still get to spend time with him today. Hopefully, he will get a transfer this summer and then we can learn how to live in the same town together all the time. I now that it will take time to balance out, but it will be to nice to work on it. Just to see him everyday, or several times a week - every week. What a concept...it has been two years of him being three weeks in Nome then one week here. It was good for us in many ways, but I can't wait to have him here all the time.
I know this is childish, but I want school to be done without having to do the rest of the work... Wouldn't that be nice? I am looking forward to school being done, a few days after finals are over I leave for Florida. YES!!!! For three weeks...sun and a wonderful visit with my friend that moved down there a couple of years ago. I can't wait to see her and spend time, laughing and talking. And of course (ERICA) shopping is always fun too. I have been saving money all this school year so that I could go and shop. It should be fun.
Now I have an extra hour and a half. I could just go and work a extra hour, but I really don't feel like doing that. Maybe I will start that paper I was suppose to turn in.
Isn't is amazing that we only have two to three weeks of classes left. I can't believe it, I will have to chain myself to my desk to get everything done. I have at least three papers due, a project, and two final exams, I think. That seems like a lot in the next couple of weeks.
My Fiance' is leaving to go back to Nome, tomorrow. I am sad about that, but I will be able to get more school done. He has been in town for three weeks on vacation. It has been so nice, I will miss him. He will be back in three weeks, but it just isn't the same as having him here. But I still get to spend time with him today. Hopefully, he will get a transfer this summer and then we can learn how to live in the same town together all the time. I now that it will take time to balance out, but it will be to nice to work on it. Just to see him everyday, or several times a week - every week. What a concept...it has been two years of him being three weeks in Nome then one week here. It was good for us in many ways, but I can't wait to have him here all the time.
I know this is childish, but I want school to be done without having to do the rest of the work... Wouldn't that be nice? I am looking forward to school being done, a few days after finals are over I leave for Florida. YES!!!! For three weeks...sun and a wonderful visit with my friend that moved down there a couple of years ago. I can't wait to see her and spend time, laughing and talking. And of course (ERICA) shopping is always fun too. I have been saving money all this school year so that I could go and shop. It should be fun.
Monday, April 7, 2008
Panraven Storybook
Panraven Storybook is really interesting. It wasn't until the end that I figured out that I could change some of my page layouts which was really helpful. It would be fun to play around inside this application. In the short time I have used it, I found limitations as well as some really cool feathers. I like the ability to write text and the idea that it looks a lot like a scrapbook. The options are a little annoying, there are options but not really enough of then, for instance the backgrounds. There are several categories but there are not that many options within the categories. Overall, I like this application of the photos.
I think that this could be used in the classroom. Students could use it in a genealogy project to explain they come form. It would also be nice for geography lesson, like doing a report on a place they want to go. The only thing that I would have to figure out would be how to get photos of the place available to put into the storybook. It would also be a good finishing project for a field trip, so the students have to give some explanation about what they saw. It really could be use in many different ways. I can't wait to see what everyone less comes up with.
I think that this could be used in the classroom. Students could use it in a genealogy project to explain they come form. It would also be nice for geography lesson, like doing a report on a place they want to go. The only thing that I would have to figure out would be how to get photos of the place available to put into the storybook. It would also be a good finishing project for a field trip, so the students have to give some explanation about what they saw. It really could be use in many different ways. I can't wait to see what everyone less comes up with.
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