About Ms. Brown

Hi, My name is Ms. Barbara Brown. I am a senior at the University of Tennessee Knoxville majoring in Elementary Deaf Education. One day I hope to teach children who are deaf better communicate with both the deaf and hearing community. I believe that learning should be fun, meaningful, and progressive!

Thursday, October 4, 2012

Web 2.0 Tools

This week in TPTE 486, we worked in groups to create a Resource Wiki for Web 2.0 tools.  My group created educational videos using Animoto.  With this tool you can upload photos from a computer or any website, as well sharing videos online.  Educators can use this tool to generate interest in the classroom.  Animoto videos can be customized easily with photos, music, text, and an assortment of backgrounds. It can also be used to create thoughtful media creations, teach vocabulary, topics, periods in history, study guides,etc. Students can present creation in front of class. The Web 2.0 tool can also create video flash cards, and simulated field trips.
This allows students to use their imagination when creating videos.  Educators can apply for a free “Classroom Code” for 6 months of unpaid membership, but must use school email address to apply and the code can be renewed.  Students can be signed up under the “Classroom Code” to create videos for classroom use.  Unfortunately the tool does not allow voice to be added into the video with the free membership.  Also, teachers must make sure that they use the Education Edition so that all content is appropriate for students. 

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