Resizing Digital Images

I have resized this image from (500 x 500) to (320 x 320) Once again a new experience for me.

P

• Was an easy process to undertake
• Resizing the image by making it smaller makes it easier and more efficient to upload

M

• Can lose the original image easily by saving over it
• There is always copyright isues when using others images
• The right software is necessary

I

• Makes it soo much quicker to upload a resized (smaller) image
• When increasing the size of the photos they can look more detailed

Using Blogs Within the Classroom

P

• Can post factual information or personal opinions
• Is like a running diary
• Fellow peers & students can post feedback
• Can upload audio, visual and digital resources
• Easy and fun way for students to engage with their peers
• Teachers can monitor students work

M

• Not a credible source
• No security
• Often blocked in schools
• Negative comments can be posted
• May be hard to grasp for an inexperienced technology user
• Very time consuming

I

• Student's and teachers can follow one another
• Can be used as both a diary and an informative tool
• Can share different opinions and perspectives

VOKI

Completed my first ever voki. Took me a number of times to upload the video before I realised I had to click the HTML tab.

P

• Can edit characters to look and sound like yourself
• Fun and engaging way for students to learn
• Very easy to use, has a step by step guide
• Can be used in many different contexts

M

• Could be used inappropriately if unsupervised
• More character options
• Would be cool to upload your own character/photo

I

• Would be a fun and engaging way to introduce children to the wide world of technology
• Vox means voice in Latin, Loki is a prankster character in Norse Mythology. Vox + Loki= Voki

Pros & Cons of a Wiki

 I have finally created my first wiki, this was much easier to construct than first anticipated. Below is a P, M, I (plus, minus, interesting) I constructed  listing the pros and cons of wiki. Also saves you guys from reading a bunch of mumbled sentences that I would have constructed

P     .Students can collaborate in an interesting way from their home
       .Allows students to express their opinions and view other students
       . An advantage for teachers as they can add research suggestions/ questions for students
       . Encourages students who may be shy in school to voice their opinions

M  . Students are able to modify the page, and edit other students work
       . Confidentiality
       . Whilst someone is editing the wiki page, other uses are blocked from editing at this time
       .  Grammar may become sloppy as their is no spell check

I      . A great resourse to use as an e- learning tool
       . Anyone can edit the wiki
       . A place where you can go and share information

 

Mobile Wiki

 The mobile phone wiki was to date my first encounter with a wiki. I cast my thoughts and opinions on whether mobile phones should be incorporated into today's classrooms. De Bono's thinking hats were used to assist our thinking. I used the white hat (objective) to share my opinion.
REFLECTION: The wiki is an excellent way to interact with fellow students. As this was my first time using a wiki, I found it suprisingly easy to share my opinion, and then read what fellow students had to say. I believe this is an example of the learning style connectivism. It allows people who cannot talk face to face, to connect with each other and share opinions and thought on various topics.Personally I believe the wiki tool would come in handy for students who may have a group assignment or are learning collaboratively. The main downfall being any member can edit the page, this can lead to accidentally deleting information.

 I came across this video of Dr Edward De Bono discussing his six thinking hats method.

Welcome,

Hi everyone my name is Tom Lane, I am 21yrs old and reside on the Sunshine Coast. I am currently in my second year of studying a Bachelor of Learning Management (primary) at CQU Noosa. This is my first encounter with blogging, so hopefully my posts will improve as I progress throughout the course of managing e-learning. Having little experience using ICT tools, this assessment piece will be somewhat of a challenge but I look forward to learning more about technology and how it can be used successfully within a classroom.