Multimedia+Workshop



= __INTRODUCTION:__ = ====Welcome to this multimedia workshop. The workshop has been designed to promote student learning by utilizing the latest web tools that will engage and entertain students...and hopefully you too! While the ultimate goal is to get students to use these tools, this is an opportunity for you to learn and explore the potential of web tools on your own teaching and learning. The design of this workshop is intended to reflect the varying levels of comfort and skill of the participants. Participants needs are addressed through a variety differentiated components such as individual pacing and plenty of opportunities for choice.====

*NOTE: Everything in this workshop is included on this page except when you follow external links. You will need to continue scroll down to reach each component of the workshop.
=__**OUTCOMES:**__=
 * ====To collaboratively create a wiki page for grade level/classroom use or for professional learning/collaboration.====
 * ====To become familiar with at least 3 new web tools that promote and support student-centered instruction.====
 * ====To create a multimedia project for students or educational colleagues that includes at least three web tools.====

=__PREPARATIONS:__=

2. We will need access to the following technology and equipment for this workshop: projector, Smart Board, computers,speakers,a flip video camera and internet.
====3. Your grade level team should come to the workshop with an idea on a curricular area that interests you. Bring any curricular resources that you have collected for this topic, including websites, documents, video links, and photographs in JPEG format.====

==== **__PROCEDURES:__** The workshop is comprised of four components to complete at your own pace. By the conclusion of these modules, you will have worked with your grade level to have created a wiki for classroom or professional use by your grade level team. ====

==== 1. **__Pre-Training Module:__** During this module you will be introduced to wikis through a variety of web-based media tools. You will also have the opportunity to look at some examples of how wikis are used by educators all over the world. ====

4. **__Web Tool Resources:__** Explore the collection of resources that were used to put this workshop together.


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= media type="custom" key="7364207"Opening Activity: = =Use either the hard copy or online copy of the [|KWL] chart to record what you K now and what you W ant to know under the corresponding columns.=

=media type="custom" key="7364211"Activity 1: Personalizing Your Wiki =

= Watch the following tutorial: = = [|**Personalizing Tutorial (1:41)**] = = **Now it is time to plan your wiki. You should have decided the purpose of your wiki and what you want included in it. Personalize it to your preferences and create the pages that you would like to include. Always remember to save your work.** = =media type="custom" key="7364213"Activity 2: Adding Files, Pictures and Links =

= Watch the following tutorial: = = [|**Files & Pictures Tutorial (1:31)**] = = Now that have created the skeleton of your wiki, you are ready to begin adding content. Use the files, pictures and/or links that you have to begin adding the content to your pages. Remember, click on the edit button to add content and always remember to save your work. =

=media type="custom" key="7364215"Activity 3: Embedding Widgets =

= Watch the following tutorial: = = [|**Widget Tutorial (2:09)**] = = **Now that you know how to use Widget, it is time for you to experiment with the different types of mulitmedia elements that are compatible with Wikispaces. For this activity you will need to embed 3 different types of multimedia elements into your wiki following the guidelines below. Please remember to refer to your rubric for guidance.** =

= **1. You will create a VoiceThread, which is a multimedia presentation tool with many exciting uses for the classroom. I have created an example of one that you might consider as a way to keep parents involved in their children's education by having them still read together despite being deployed. Here is an example of a Voice Thread:** media type="custom" key="7600141"  = You will embed the Voice Thread into you wiki as a widget. Please follow the tutorial below to guide you through the process.

**Voice Thread Tutorial: **

= **2. Insert a speaking avatar into your wiki using** [|Voki]. Here is an example of a Voki. media type="custom" key="7364273" Watch the following tutorial that will teach you how to get a Voki avatar. [|Voki Screencast]    = = 3. You will create a cartoon movie using a multimedia tool and embed it into your wiki. Here is an example: media type="custom" key="7600361" Watch the following tutorial to guide you through the process of making your own cartoon movie. DVolver Tutorial 1 DVolver Tutorial 2    4. You will create an interactive game using a multimedia tool and embed it into your wiki. Here is an example of a game to practice naming States and Capitols of the U.S.: media type="custom" key="7600615" Here is a tutorial on how to use an interactive game as a multimedia tool in a widget: [|Classtools.net Tutorial]            = =media type="custom" key="7364217"Activity 4: Setting Permissions = = Watch the following tutorial: = = [|**Permissions Tutorial (1:26)**] =

=Set the permissions so that you can share your wiki and allow its users to participate at your desired level. =

=media type="custom" key="7364219"Activity 5: Sending Invitations =

= Watch the following tutorial: = = [|**Invitations Tutorial (2:29)**] =

= **Send an invitation to Cathy and at least 2 other workshop participants.** =



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= **1.** Update and complete the [|KWL] chart. 2. Use the Discussion tab in the workshop wiki to reflect upon your learning in this workshop. Comment on two other participants' discussion post. = =3. Complete the self-assessment rubric on your project. = 

=4. Follow the link to complete the workshop evaluation below: = =[|Workshop Evaluation] =

 =5. Turn in the completed KWL chart and self-assessment rubric to Cathy. =



= All of the web tools used in this workshop are included in the resources listed below. =

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