Here is the link to my storyboard!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v3mpjvexs_x7__EQXQGydfcIVdR56hj47PdAM1CI67I/edit?hl=en_US
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v3mpjvexs_x7__EQXQGydfcIVdR56hj47PdAM1CI67I/edit?hl=en_US
Monday, November 21, 2011
Friday, November 11, 2011
Google Sketchup
For the last part of my Personal Technology Project, I learned about Google Sketchup. It was really fun! And it is such a cool program.
It took me awhile to figure everything out, but after a lot of trial and error I created a design for a living room/kitchen/dining room! I downloaded models from Google 3D to use as furnishings.
I think this is a great tool for those interested in Interior Design. As a FACS major, I think it would be really great to use in the classroom when teaching my students. They can use Google Sketchup to design their own homes and use the concepts we talk about in class to make the houses fit the criteria that we discuss. For example, there are rules about traffic in the home. How wide should the hallway be? How much room should there be between the bed and the wall? These are things that students could easily incorporate into their designs.
I only have a basic understanding of Google Sketchup, but I'm sure my students would love to explore it more and create more exciting and complicated things!
It took me awhile to figure everything out, but after a lot of trial and error I created a design for a living room/kitchen/dining room! I downloaded models from Google 3D to use as furnishings.
I think this is a great tool for those interested in Interior Design. As a FACS major, I think it would be really great to use in the classroom when teaching my students. They can use Google Sketchup to design their own homes and use the concepts we talk about in class to make the houses fit the criteria that we discuss. For example, there are rules about traffic in the home. How wide should the hallway be? How much room should there be between the bed and the wall? These are things that students could easily incorporate into their designs.
I only have a basic understanding of Google Sketchup, but I'm sure my students would love to explore it more and create more exciting and complicated things!
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Pinterest!
I LOVE Pinterest. It is so fun! And I have learned so much from it. I have been able to connect with my friends and others that share my interests. I love getting ideas for recipes and crafts that I can use for personal use, and use for teaching in the future.
I think this gives me a lot of instructional opportunities for teaching. I have so many new ideas that I can use in the classroom and that I can use to further increase my experience and knowledge.
One activity that I would use this for, is cooking. I love looking through the recipes and especially the fun holiday ideas. I can share these with my students and use them in the classroom to create fun projects for them.
I could also assign the students to make their own boards on pinterest so they can look for new recipes or clothing styles and patterns.
I could also use it for Interior Design. If I teach interior design, Pinterest would be a great tool for the students to look and see examples of styles and concepts we talk about in class.
I think this could be a great took used for teaching and helping me and the students learn more about our creative interests.
https://pinterest.com/ejmcdonald50/
I think this gives me a lot of instructional opportunities for teaching. I have so many new ideas that I can use in the classroom and that I can use to further increase my experience and knowledge.
One activity that I would use this for, is cooking. I love looking through the recipes and especially the fun holiday ideas. I can share these with my students and use them in the classroom to create fun projects for them.
I could also assign the students to make their own boards on pinterest so they can look for new recipes or clothing styles and patterns.
I could also use it for Interior Design. If I teach interior design, Pinterest would be a great tool for the students to look and see examples of styles and concepts we talk about in class.
I think this could be a great took used for teaching and helping me and the students learn more about our creative interests.
https://pinterest.com/ejmcdonald50/
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Copyright Assignment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRYU4cqUAUs
This was a clip from the Disney movie Enchanted. The person who posted it did a good job of citing the clip. He mentioned the artist (Amy Adams) and the composers, Alan Menkin and Stephen Shwartz. He says, "This video is property of Walt Disney Co, and was offered as a free quicktime download on the LA Times website." This shows that he legitimately got the clip, and since it was free, he can post it. And he gave credit where he was supposed to.
This was a clip from the Disney movie Enchanted. The person who posted it did a good job of citing the clip. He mentioned the artist (Amy Adams) and the composers, Alan Menkin and Stephen Shwartz. He says, "This video is property of Walt Disney Co, and was offered as a free quicktime download on the LA Times website." This shows that he legitimately got the clip, and since it was free, he can post it. And he gave credit where he was supposed to.
This clip simply has the the Hedwig Theme Song from Harry Potter. It doesn't show other pictures other than the main title. Although they told us what the song was called, they didn't give any credit to the composer (John Williams) or the orchestra that played it. It didn't tell us which movie it was from. Though they may have legitimately bought the song, they shouldn't be able to post it online for everyone to listen to when we haven't bought the song.
Monday, September 26, 2011
Look what I can do!
Guess what? I made my own website!
https://sites.google.com/site/facsed101bhs/
How will I use this website in my own teaching?
I will definitely use it for my students to be up to date on assignments, tests, quizzes, and announcements. I would like the parents of my students to also use it, so they know what to expect from the class and so they know what their children are doing in the classroom.
I think the calendar and announcements will be very useful. And I am excited to put up study guides or practice tests so the students can prepare and know what to look for on our exams. It will also be good because many of the things I will be teaching are hands-on and I can create videos and tutorials, so the students can know what to do if they missed a class.
I would also like the students and parents to make comments or questions on the site so I know what I need to do better in the classroom, or so i know what questions I need to expound on and go over.
https://sites.google.com/site/facsed101bhs/
How will I use this website in my own teaching?
I will definitely use it for my students to be up to date on assignments, tests, quizzes, and announcements. I would like the parents of my students to also use it, so they know what to expect from the class and so they know what their children are doing in the classroom.
I think the calendar and announcements will be very useful. And I am excited to put up study guides or practice tests so the students can prepare and know what to look for on our exams. It will also be good because many of the things I will be teaching are hands-on and I can create videos and tutorials, so the students can know what to do if they missed a class.
I would also like the students and parents to make comments or questions on the site so I know what I need to do better in the classroom, or so i know what questions I need to expound on and go over.
Monday, August 29, 2011
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