Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Photo Story

Ok, I am usually so lost when it comes to technology! I get overwhelmed, frustrated and all around mad... until I found Photo Story. What a discovery! You can upload pictures, music, podcasts to the program and it flips through it as if it were a story. I have enjoyed using this program in my classroom, because it is quick and easy to use. My students love to create their own photo stories and share them with the class!

WIX

A few weeks ago in my technology class, we created our own websites from a site called www.wix.com. This is the coolest website! I am not a technology geek whatsoever, but this was very easy to use, and looks like you spent weeks on it! I designed a page for my class on the unit we are presently covering. On the site they can view homework, videos, articles, games, ect. This site is also designed for parents, so that they are educated on what we are doing in the classroom. My students have had a lot of fun with the six page and I can't wait to make one for the next unit!

Prezi!

Recently in my technology class, we learned how to design and present powerpoint presentations through a website called PREZI. It is SO COOL! You should check it out it you have never seen it before www.prezi.com. It is a great way your students can design projects, or for you to show in the classroom. You can upload videos, pictures and documents. I found it to be very education and helpful for my students that are visual learners. I plan to continue using this program in my classroom!