Technology Tools: Questions to Ask
Audio Editing
Podcast: Unplugged Computational Thinking Reflection: Way back when, in about 2008, I earned my diploma in graphic design and development. One of the programs I used was Audacity. Visually, it has not changed a bit and I was disappointed by its lack of intuition. I figured out how to edit my video and removed quite a few 'so's and 'um's, as well as some mistakes. Finally, to get my podcast on my blog, I uploaded it to Google Drive. I couldn't easily post it to my blog, so I googled how to embed an audio file into Blogger and found this video explaining how to add it via an iFrame in code view. Don't let the code view part scare you, it was very simple and you could write it out in notepad before pasting it into the very top of the code view. I have a learning disability, so audio only is never my first choice. I found it difficult because there were no visual prompts and the running bar was incredibly distracting. I had to minimize Audacity's screen to s...
Hi Sara, I really like your question 5. It shows that your are thinking about teaching transferable skills as well as content.
ReplyDeleteHi Sara, Jackie here.
ReplyDeleteI can see by your questions that your are most concerned about the practicalities of introducing a tech tool to a class. I wonder if it would be beneficial to also consider how the tech tool might transform the lesson or assignment?
As far as the visuals: I really like them! The complimentary green and purple work well together and I like how you numbered your questions.
-Jackie
Hi Jackie, you bring up a good point. All my questions about technology affecting the students. I like how you flipped it so we could consider how technology affects the assignment.
DeleteHi Sara, I liked your color choices - the green and purple work well together. I especially liked your third question and thinking through how the use of the technology (or the lesson as a whole) can be differentiate for all learners. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHi Sara, Navreen here,
ReplyDeleteI love the question about what prior knowledge is needed by students to learn these new skills. I know I have at times not considered this question in my practice and have made assumptions about how much my students knew about a topic. Its important to ask this question before diving into new skills so that they can succeed. I like the purple background and the turqoiuse print really sticks out and makes it easy to read.