Pawnee City Technology

Welcome to elementary technology!

Where students enhance their learning
through the use of technology.

Final Movie

Follow the Cords is an informational movie for students and teachers. Connection issues with computers and peripherals are often overlooked. This movie is a quick reminder to check the connections. I used PSE to edit photos to include text and arrows to point out ports. I used a few transitions to move from one clip to the next. Music and jingles added texture and interest to the final product. Most of my editing was splitting and matching up my clips.

To view movie on TeacherTube click the following link.

Follow the Cords

Podcast

PC Tech Tips is an informational podcast for computer issues. I am hoping to continue to create more episodes every week or so on different issues.

On my podcast I used PSE to feather, crop, and add a background and text to create dividers for my podcast items. I added layer styles such as outer glows, bevels, and complex to add to my document. PSE is one of my favorite programs. I recommend having this program at school and home.

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2 Minute Movie

Article Review Movie

iTunes podcast

I have subscribed to Project Learning: Edutopia. This stream has videos on technology used in the real world to solve problems and challenges. Assistive technology fascinates me. The more people can use technology to level the playing field the better. People just need to know what's out there and how to use the tool.

TeacherTube Links

I have three links so far that I found interesting, entertaining, or useful on TeacherTube.


How NOT to use PowerPoint is a great way to explain to students and teachers how PowerPoint can be used inappropriately. I talk about these things in my class but now that I have found this video; I'll use this as a teaching tool to back-up my DO NOTS.



Technology Fear Factor in Education is a video questioning how or why educators use technology in their classrooms. I think this would be good for some of my colleagues to watch.

The Power of One is just an inspirational video asking viewers to be kind.