Multimedia Presentation

This is my part of our Multimedia Presentation on Glogster for a 6th Grade Science Class Project. You will need to turn it up REALLY LOUD and use headphones.


Below is a transcript, or rather, my notes for the presentation:
- Introduction
Today we will be discussing our Multimedia project using Glogster. I will talk about why we chose Glogster, the relation to the AASL standards and our book Meaningful Learning with Technology. Adam will give you the background on the project, demonstrate our Glogster and answer any questions you may have. Briefly, we are using Glogster to create a list of resources for a 6th grade science project. Students will share what they have learned via Photostory.

Sorry I could not be here for all of your presentations. I had a prior work commitment.

Why Glogster
It is easy to use and displays resources in a way that is visually appealing. It appeals to a variety of learners in the following ways:
* visual- visual presentation,
* verbal-linguistic - narration,
*nature- about animals,
* logical learners - steps/process to do research and create presentation.


Relation to AASL standards and Meaningful Learning with Technology
Our Glogster supports the following AASL Standards for the 21st Century Learner:
Standard 1: Inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge.
1.1.2: Use prior and background knowledge as a context for new learning. - Students who have used web resource will be familiar with a Blog/Glog format
1.1.4: Find, evaluate, and select appropriate sources to answer questions. - The Glogster provides links to various internet and library resources that they can use to create their Photostory
1.1.5: Evaluate information found in selected sources on the basis of accuracy, validity, appropriateness for needs, importance, and social and cultural context. - Provide appropriate sources for their research, but it is up to them to decide which information best meets their needs
1.1.6: Read, view, and listen for information presented in any format (e.g., textual, visual, media, digital) in order to make inferences and gather meaning. - Information is presented in a visual and graphic manner
1.1.8: Demonstrate mastery of technology tools for accessing information and pursuing inquiry. - Students will need to understand how to use internet resources and library resources (databases and print books) to complete the research assignment

Standard 3: Share knowledge and participate ethically and productively as members of our democratic society.
Use information and technology ethically and responsibly.
3.1.1.:Conclude an inquiry-based research process by sharing new understandings and reflecting on the learning. - students will share the research they have found via Photostory
3.1.3: Use writing and speaking skills to communicate new understandings effectively.
3.1.4: Use technology and other information tools to organize and display knowledge and understandings in ways that others can view, use, and assess.

According to Meaningful Learning with Technology, this assignment supports investigating with technology and communicating with technology. For investigating with technologies, students will be using the internet to gather information and they will be presenting their information via Photostory, a multimedia software.