One of the tools that I already use is screencasting. At this time I use Screencastify; however, I'm going to learn how to use TouchCast Studio once I get an Ipad. I love using the screencasting technology because it makes life so much easier for both the students and myself. The students are able to see exactly what I'm trying to show them and can pause the video; I am saved from having to repeat myself many times and instead can use the time to help kids with meaningful feedback and be a sounding board for them.
I just finished my ERWC training and professors used Padlet. I really liked it and wanted to try it and was happy I had the opportunity to in this module. I did plan on putting the information in Google Classroom, but I like the way Padlet has it laid out nicely instead of items getting mixed up in the stream of Classroom. I also like that I have seven tasks laid out for them with all of the links and kids can move forward on their own or spend more time if necessary.
In the lesson we're working on this week, students are creating a Animoto containing the information from their action plans. I think that my students will be excited to try out this tool and am looking forward to hearing their feedback.
Another tool I'm going to try in the coming weeks is Powtoon. Again, I think that kids will enjoy using this unique tool to convey what they know to me and their classmates.
Also, in the next ERWC module, "Language, Gender, and Culture", one of the culminating activities at the end of the module is for students to create public service announcements. I'm going to have students use the new green screens that just came in at our site and the webtool Wevideo to create these projects. I'm excited for my students as I think that they will enjoy this a lot. On my end, there will be a lot of work too, in terms of setting up all of the parameters and expectations as well as making sure I provide all of the "how to" information they'll need.
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