During the semester I came across a few resources/tools that turned out to be very valuable for my Multimedia class and have been added to my teacher’s tool bag. The following are my picks for Spring 2009:
Website Resources
Name: Internet4Classrooms
Link: http://www.internet4classrooms.com/graphics.htm
Description: The website offers links to other websites that offer free clipart, video clips, and photos. I like this website because there are multiple sources listed along with a brief description of what the linked site offers. Links were verified in February of 2009.
Use in 6386: It’s a good resource for adding interest to the instructional unit and the website projects.
Cost: Free
Name: WebQuest.Org
Link: http://webquest.org/index.php
Description: This Website offers articles, tutorials, existing WebQuests, movies, and a discussion board. All resources focus on the creation and use of WebQuests. QuestGarden is included in the site and offers step by step instructions for creating WebQuests. QuestGarden also provides hosting services.
Use in 6386: A WebQuest could be another option for packaging the Multimedia Instructional unit project
Cost: Website resources are free. QuestGarden requires a subscription which is $20 for 2 years.
Name: Filamentality
Link: http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/
Description: This Website offers step by step instructions for creating WebQuests. The templates are easy to use but can restrict the creativity process.
Use in 6386: A WebQuest could be another option for packaging the Multimedia Instructional unit project
Cost: Free
Name: The Future Channel
Link: http://www.thefutureschannel.com/
Description: The site contains authentic and attention getting videos that can be used in the classroom. Topics range from algebra to architecture.
Use in 6386: The videos can be used to inspire MTT students to see the benefit of using video in the classroom. If the MTT students use SoftChalk to package their Multimedia Instructional unit, they could link to the videos on this site.
Cost: Free
Software Resource
Name: Wondershare
Link: http://www.ppt-to-dvd.com/ppt-to-video-overview.html.
Description: The software converts PPT presentations to movies in a variety of formats (MPEG, AVI, MP4, MOV, FLV, AND 3GP). The menus were easy to use. For example you can select a format or a function. In my particular situation I was making a Podcast so I selected convert to Podcast and the program took care of the rest.
Use in 6386: Produce a video Podcast for production assignment.
Cost: $49.95 for Download. If you want the backup CD the cost is $67.05
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