Week+10

=Multimedia Presentation:=

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 * Graham and Steve**

=**Presentations**=

Helen:
 * Good use of Photostory
 * Podcast was well done
 * Several different technologies used
 * I like the idea of a **history of technology**
 * A little long, but a good record of the progress of technology in the class


 * Jenny & Karen:**
 * I really **liked how they discussed personal experiences**
 * They way they compared 20th century learners, 21st century learners and learners in between


 * Jesse & Alison:**
 * The way they incorporated comics and real pictures made the presentation very accessible
 * **The fictional narrative they created was entertaining and informative**
 * **Very cleverly incorporated technology in their project**


 * Alex and Andrea and Daljit:**
 * The creation of an entire Wikispace is a great idea to demonstrate different medias
 * Technology was great
 * **Including a survey was a great, unique way to discuss the information**
 * The video recording sound was a little rough and the camera was a little shaky


 * Luca and Justin:**
 * **Entertaining, educational**
 * VERY GOOD JOB
 * I **liked how they not only discussed information but described how they could be used**
 * Good use of the technology
 * Very well done, I am really impressed with how educational and entertaining this video is


 * Matt and Dane:**
 * **Great use of different video clips, both ones they made and ones from movies or news broadcasts**
 * Different approach to media technology in the classroom
 * Use of Comic Life, Google Earth and Photoshop


 * Kristen and Natasha and Taylor:**
 * **The idea of a news broadcast was very creative**
 * **Great integration of how programs and software can be incorporated into class use**


 * Alex and Brad:**
 * The focus on cell phones in particular was an interesting take
 * They mention many different softwares, like Gabcast, would be nice to look at these more closely


 * Steff and Lily and Pat:**
 * **A lot of good content and background on what a digital native is**
 * Mention many different types of software and directly how they can use the programs in the class


 * Sajel and Lisa:**
 * Great camera work
 * Good mix of video and information
 * **I really liked how they continually asked "Why not?" ...that is a very good question to be asking**


 * Laura and Jen:**


 * The **music they used really helped emphasize their message**
 * **Great comparison** between traditional and digital learners


 * Shannon and Amanda:**
 * Great mix of video and images that were created in comic life
 * Very original images shown
 * **I liked the use of puppets, creative!**
 * **They way that they included examples while simultaneously describing the action really supported their message**

=**Acceptable Use Policy**=
 * Discusses acceptable uses of technology in the classroom
 * **Outdated, vague document so that it can be flexible**
 * Should include information on mobile devices
 * **Teacher is still responsible for what students are doing on the computer, even if it is on their laptop**

=**Ian Jukes article "Literacy is not enough"**=
 * Literacy and numeracy is not enough
 * **Students need to learn and develop the skills necessary to deal with the bombardment of media and digital technology**
 * Students also need to learn how to work collectively in groups

=**What if Technology**=
 * Already discussed in Week 8
 * More technology in Bachelor of Education program than the document gives credit for

=**Digital Portfolio**=
 * A technological way to present your portfolio, in a Pdf, Powerpoint, website, Wikispace
 * **Good addition to regular portfolio, not the best to completely replace**
 * Even if the principal's don't look at it, it shows them you are technologically savvy
 * **Good when applying to jobs overseas**