WK3 Capstone Blog:

The Texas State Teachers Association employs me as an “Organizing Developmental Specialist,” and part of my job description is to provide “Professional Development Courses” for the teachers within our association. If I had to choose between technology, and innovation in the workplace, it would be the implementation of technology. I would use Udutu.

 Udutu is an online course-authoring tool used to build interactive quizzes; complex assignment; and all major types of graphic, sound, and video formats optimize automatically for web delivery. For example, a robust multimedia corporate training, and development program can be up and running in 3 to 4 weeks. The authoring tool also extracts a .zip file that integrates seamlessly with SCORM compliant LMS, and most of all it can be done with no technical knowledge. (Udutu Community Forums)

Another feature of Udutu is “Udutu Teach,” which allows you to import courses from myUdutu into Facebook and other Social Networks as Learning Management Systems (LMS, LCMS) and retain all the rich communication and scheduling tools that these applications offer. (Udutu Community Forums)

Lastly, the software can be used an eLearning solution. Training programs can be customized and delivered on-site to meet training needs. Udutu will provide:

1.     Operations Training

2.     Regulatory Training

3.     Performance Management

The implementation of Udutu into our workplace would make training so much easier and efficient; thus cutting the cost of training in the field and the Home Office.

Udutu is a great Web Site to gain information about Udutu online course authoring. (www.udutu.com/products.html)

WK1 Fim Commentary

WK2 Digital Story

Week 3 Hands-on Application 2

The Role of the Inclusion Teacher

http://swfup.com/view/ftx2

Digital Media Asset Creation

http://youtu.be/wnTrjsJFVwg

Week 1 - CBR/AR activity

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_vEOyi2QYo

Week 1 -CBR/AR activity

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_vEOyi2QYo

PB7 Links to RILS Comments

Follow this link to my comments on K-Kellen's RILS:

Follow this link to my comments on Ebaxley83

RILS-Publication

RILS-Publication: (This is published to Educator Studio)

VIDDLER: http://www.viddler.com/explore/Ripples/videos/482/



YouTube:

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RELEVANT AND INNOVATIVE LEARNING SCENARIO:
MARITA PALMER

Brief Overview – The scenario is designed to personalize a homepage so that you will have a formal area setup where you can store your most important links and other information needed to run your busy life. The Web 2.0 tool used in designing this scenario is iGoogle. 

1.    Target Audience – Texas State Teacher Association field staff

2.   Materials - 

·       Computer

·       Internet

·       Google Account

·       Gmail Account

3.      Objectives – At the end of this scenario the learner will be able to:

·       Knowledge – Be able to recall instructions from the Web 2.0 tutorial in order to construct an iGoogle homepage.

·       Comprehension – Understand the instructions and terminology used in iGoogle and translate it into producing a final project.

·       Application – Be able to demonstrate, produce and communicate through the iGoogle homepage effectively.

     I.         Procedure –

1.    Connect to the Internet

2.   Create Gmail account (if you do not have one already) gmail.com and setup account

3.   Login to Google homepage

a)   Click the sign in link in the upper right hand corner/check the “stay signed in” box when you enter your email and password.

b)   Click the iGoogle link in the upper right hand corner of the page to go to your default custom home page.

c)    Next experiment with the different themes – by clicking the “Change Theme from Classic” link in the upper right hand corner.

4.   Add more gadgets to your page (Gadgets let you use tools, read info, and play games from all across the Web.)

a)   Click Add Gadgets on the left side of the iGoogle page NOTE: Gadgets are organized into categories on the left, or you can search on the right.

b)   Once you find a gadget you’d like to add, click Add it now

c)    Click Back to iGoogle home at the upper left side of the page to get back to your home page. You can arrange gadgets by dragging and dropping them on the page (or between tabs).

d)   Edit your gadget’s settings by clicking the down – arrow in the title bar and choosing the Edit Setting.

5.   Organize gadgets into tabs: The Home tab is on the start page on the left side of the page

a)   Click the downward arrow next to the home tab

b)   Select Add a tab

c)    Name the new tab. NOTE: As you type you will see suggestions for naming your tab, based on names that other users have chosen.

d)   “I’m feeling lucky” box selected if you’d like Google to automatically add gadgets based on the name of your tab.

e)    Click OK

6.   Add a theme:

a)   To access the directory from your iGoogle homepage, click the “Add Stuff” button where you’d go to add gadgets. Once you reach that page, look for the tab “Themes” at the top.

b)   Click the theme of your choice and view it on your homepage.

c)    You can add a “Theme” to each one of your tabs; it’s your choice

     I.         Web 2.0 Tool – The Web 2.0 tool that I have chosen for this RILS is iGoogle, which is a product of Google http://www.igoogle.com. This tool allows users to personalize their homepage, search for websites, images, videos, news articles, maps and more. In addition, Google offers High-quality web services along with Gmail. Google’s e-mail service delivers full integration with the company’s online web services. Lastly, if speed is a key factor, with Google you are able to get to your homepage, type in a query and get to a destination as quickly as possible. A new user to Google will not have any trouble navigating and searching on Google since Google keeps the focus on search results.

   II.         Social Participation/Social Learning – Participant will meet bi-weekly to create a culture around collaborative sharing as we continue to build our homepage on iGoogle, by adding gadgets that will increase our communication. Each participant will demonstrate a gadget that would work within our community. We will make group decisions on which gadgets will be used. For example, the naming of our links. Etc.

 III.         Making Connections –

Learners will:

a)   Connect previous terminology used in Microsoft products in order to create new knowledge by working through each step provided in the instructions to create their iGoogle homepage. From their creations they will be able to see how they can enhance their communication skills.

b)   Connect with something relevant to them by learning a new and better way to link, and communicate with co-worker through the Internet.

c)    Connect with local or global audience, the learner will review and share their homepage to demonstrate their uniqueness and what they shared alike.

    I.         Create/Produce – The learner will produce an iGoogle homepage. They will collaborate and share their finished product.

  II.         Assessment –  

Each colleague (Field Staff) will demonstrate what they have created and designed on their iGoogle home-page. For example, tabs, gadgets, links and a theme of their choice.

  

III.         Reflection –

Learner Reflection –

a.    Take a brief survey designed to compare prior knowledge with gained knowledge.

b.    Share the challenges they experienced as they went step-by-step through the lesson.

Educator/Trainer Reflection will –

a.    Evaluate the whole project from beginning to end so that I can improve the content and delivery of the lesson.

b.    Learners will evaluate the instructor and presentation of the lesson by completing a brief evaluation form.

CSI ADDIE

Three articles discussing the ADDIE Model:


Slideshare: The ADDIE Instructional Design Model

BP3 Picfull

I chose the photo-editing tool because in my professional environment, I am required to upload pictures that I take in the field to our Intranet.  The tool that I chose is Picfull. Picfull is a photo-editing tool used to do quick editing to pictures, drawings, or any image that you would like to share on Facebook, Twitter, or Email.

According to Wikipedia Image editing encompasses the processes of altering images, whether they are digital photographs, traditional analog photographs, or illustrations.

As I stated above, Picfull is a quick editing tool.

Now I will share the process of editing a picture that I uploaded to Picfull. Logging on to Picfull was quite easy. Below you find a list of six steps I used to create my image.

  Clicks continue to site. In this section you will review examples of photo filters.

2.     Click edit your photo now

3.     Choose photo, the photo will display in a window to the right

4.     Click save

5.     Choose an effect, you have 16 effects to choose from for editing. Each effect has a fade, contract vignette, gamma color 1, 2, or 3 for editing color. The colors are used to change the color, and background of your picture. When you find a feature that you like click save.

6.     Save and you are ready to upload photo to your favorite site.

Remember the Picfull editing tool is only six steps; therefore, you do not have access to the best editing software. Editing tools are evaluated by the number of available editing tools, which determines the overall capabilities. The more tools you have the more choices and possibilities you have to edit your picture.

BP6 Cynthia's Affecting Eternity blog

"Follow this link to my comment on Cynthia's blog."

BP4 Google Docs Essentials Training

 I chose Google Docs as my Web 2.0 for this assignment so that I could learn more about the product and incorporate it into my work environment.

I found a training course through Lynda .com entitled “Google Docs Essentials Training” by Susan Cline.  This course has given me a better understanding of the subject matter. For example, I am now able to compare “Google Docs” with Microsoft Office. Microsoft Office has great presentation power in creating documents versus Google Docs active collaboration tools. Although, they are both great Web 2.0 tools, I favor Google Docs for the purpose below:

·      When collaborating, you are able to share, create and edit documents online.

·      Co-Editing with Google Docs spreadsheet, you can see the cells other people are editing.

·      Control over who can share documents

The online Presence Google Docs offer is extremely important in my work environment. For example, the online collaboration between groups is outstanding. In any learning environment whether doing class assignments, or class notes. The User – generated content such as feedback, authenticity is a great.  The Social Participation provided by “Google Docs” help promote group work because of the sharing between apps. This is a feature I can use professionally when I need to communicate between co-workers.

Now in this part of my assignment, I am going to share the process used to upload existing files into “Google Docs.” I know that this sounds simple, but for me it was a large task. In the future, I will move on to harder task.  The process was very easy. The steps I used are recorded below. I have also posted my steps in creating this process below:

1.     On the Google Docs interface click the feature upload. This will take you to your files.

2.     Click files and choose the file you want to use

3.     Go to the uploading setting and click start upload

4.     The file will upload and appear in the Google Doc Window as Upload Completed.

Overall, I have increased my knowledge on “Google Docs,” and how this Web 2.0 tool can help change my professional environment.

Below, I have included screenshots of my process using one of the “Google Docs “ features.

Step 1. Google Docs Interface

Step 2. Selecting Upload feature

PE4 Quick Time Player

PE4 – Week 3 RILS RESEARCH

I used QuickTime Player as my Web 2.0 tool to record my first recording. My first choice was Screen Flow; however, I do not have access to the tool at this time.

From the first assignment until now, I am able to see the big picture. I feel that my skills are developing between each assignment. For example, during this assignment, I wanted to know more about creating a screen flow, so I called support to see where I might find the tool, and that was how I found with the QuickTime Player.

The first time I used QuickTime Player, I had a hard time coordinating the pointer with what I wanted to say.  As you view the screen flow, you will see the lack of control with the pointer. In my next screen flow, I hope to control this step.

PE 5 Quick Time Player

PE5 – W3 – RILS Researchhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixdXvMs3UV8

I used QuickTime Player for this assignment.

I added sound to this assignment by using the built-in microphone in QuickTime Player.  As you will see after viewing this video, I need a lot of practice with this tool. 

This assignment taught me that I should view each procedure, and practice what I want to say before attempting to video

PE4 Quick Time Player:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8AjydNq9EU                                      

RESEARCH

For this assignment we were asked to document our learning process and reflect on it on our Blog Post.

I used QuickTime Player as my Web 2.0 tool to record my first recording. My first choice was Screen Flow; however, I do not have access to the tool at this time.

From the first assignment until now, I am able to see the big picture. I feel that my skills are developing between each assignment. For example, during this assignment, I wanted to know more about creating a screen flow, so I called support to see where I might find the tool, and that was how I found with the QuickTime Player.

The first time I used QuickTime Player, I had a hard time coordinating the pointer with what I wanted to say.  As you view the screen flow, you will see the lack of control with the pointer. In my next screen flow, I hope to control this step.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8AjydNq9EU

BP4 Google Docs Essentials Training:

W2- Blogging – 3 Post

For this assignment, we were asked to find a Web 2.0 tool, which should be something that we would like to explore and use with our Capstone Project or within my environment. I chose Google Docs for this assignment so that I could learn more about the product and incorporate it into my work environment.

I found a training course through Lynda .com entitled “Google Docs Essentials Training” by Susan Cline.  This course has given me a better understanding of the subject matter. For example, I am now able to compare “Google Docs” with Microsoft Office. Microsoft Office has great presentation power in creating documents versus Google Docs active collaboration tools. Although, they are both great Web 2.0 tools, I favor Google Docs for the purpose below:

·      When collaborating, you are able to share, create and edit documents online.

·      Co-Editing with Google Docs spreadsheet, you can see the cells other people are editing.

·      Control over who can share documents

The online Presence Google Docs offer is extremely important in my work environment. For example, the online collaboration between groups is outstanding. In any learning environment whether doing class assignments, or class notes. The User – generated content such as feedback, authenticity is a great.  The Social Participation provided by “Google Docs” help promote group work because of the sharing between apps. This is a feature I can use professionally when I need to communicate between co-workers.

Now in this part of my assignment, I am going to share the process used to upload existing files into “Google Docs.” I know that this sounds simple, but for me it was a large task. In the future, I will move on to harder task.  The process was very easy. The steps I used are recorded below. I have also posted my steps in creating this process below:

1.     On the Google Docs interface click the feature upload. This will take you to your files.

2.     Click files and choose the file you want to use

3.     Go to the uploading setting and click start upload

4.     The file will upload and appear in the Google Doc Window as Upload Completed.

Overall, I have increased my knowledge on “Google Docs,” and how this Web 2.0 tool can help change my professional environment.

Below, I have included screenshots of my process using one of the “Google Docs “ features.

Step 1. Selecting Upload Feature

Step 2. Click File

Step 3. Select File to be Uploaded

Step 4. Click Upload 

Step 5. Upload Complete

PE3 _ iMovie

Marita's iMovie

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvLopzpkK4I

Although, I had to view many videos and spend more than three hours viewing the lessons, the assignment was fun! I learned so much more than I expected.


Because iMove '11 Essential training was so much fun, I created a 'Trailer' using the same footage just to get the experience.


Below you will find the link to the 'Trailer"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fObxV_r9bTY

BP6 Cynthia's "Affecting Eternity" blog

"Follow this link to my comment on Cynthia's blog."

BP5 Stephanie's "Searching for a Science Eye" blog

Follow this link to my comments on Stephanie's blog.     
                        

PE2 _ iMovie

During my second session, I viewed the videos on Organizing Clips, and Editing Video. In this section, the people finder feature stood out the most for me. I was amazed on this feature automatically sought out the faces of people in the video. I will use this feature, for it is a "great way to find footage."

Organizing Clips "People Finder"

The last features viewed in the next videos were: Working with Effects, Audio, and Sharing Your Movies. In this section, I learned how to upload video to YouTube and Vimeo.  Before I viewed the video, I thought this process would very hard and time consuming; however, the feature was very user friendly. Now it is time to work.!

Sharing Your Movies "Publishing to YouTube"

PE1 iMovie

W2-Practical Experience – iMovie

Marita Excited about iMovie

In this assignment, I will illustrate my learning through three-blog post. Also, I have included screen shots and a video embed of my own iMovie creation.

We were asked to view the iMovie ’11 Essential Training in three one-hour sessions. However, because of my job duties, I was not able to view the videos in the requested format.

My first impression of this assignment was why would our instructor assign a tool so advance. I had never  thought about using iMovie, or any video-editing tool at this level. Moreover, I do not own a camera or video recorder, so one would say, I am a bit behind the times. 

In my first session, I was able to view the videos: Getting Started, Importing Video, and Understanding the Interface.  After viewing the video on the interface, I realized that iMovie was user friendly and 

operated from one pane, which is split into several sections.   I have listed them below:

·      Project Pane on the top left

·      Tool bar in the middle

·      Events at the bottom

·      No save button- iMovie will save automatically

In addition, under the Importing Video section, the tool used to capture live action stood out for me since this was the only way for me to incorporate video for the assigned lesson.

Alex Blog

Check Out Teacher Tech Trends

BP3 Picfull

                                                 

I chose the photo-editing tool because in my professional environment, I am required to upload pictures that I take in the field to our Intranet.  The tool that I chose is Picfull. Picfull is a photo-editing tool used to do quick editing to pictures, drawings, or any image that you would like to share on Facebook, Twitter, or Email.

According to Wikipedia Image editing encompasses the processes of altering images, whether they are digital photographs, traditional analog photographs, or illustrations.

As I stated above, Picfull is a quick editing tool.

Now I will share the process of editing a picture that I uploaded to Picfull. Logging on to Picfull was quite easy. Below you find a list of six steps I used to create my image.

Picfull Editing Tool

Home Page

 Click continue to site. In this section you will review examples of photo filters

Choose photo, the photo will display in a window to the right

Picture before adding effect

      Choose an effect, you have 16 effects to choose from for editing. Each effect has a fade, contract vignette, gamma color 1, 2, or 3 for editing color. The colors are used to change the color, and background of your picture. When you find a feature that you like click save. 

       Save and you are ready to upload photo to your favorite site.

6. Finish Product "Old Color"

Remember the Picfull editing tool is only six steps; therefore, you do not have access to the best editing software. Editing tools are evaluated by the number of available editing tools, which determines the overall capabilities. The more tools you have the more choices and possibilities you have to edit your picture.


Have Fun!