Youtube

Today I have learnt how to create a Youtube channel and add videos to it.  I have also had a play with Google slides, I made a slideshow to illustrate my journey to Taipa.  I found linking the slides challenging and think in the future I would map the entire story out prior to starting on the slides.

I think I could have the students create slides within the class as part of their reading responses.  Instead of a written report I could look into having a more creative outlet for their responses.  They could add texts, symbols, images and videos.  In theory I could have them add videos of themselves talking about the text and finding images to represent the key ideas, ie symbols.

I think the slides can be personalised using colour, font etc which will make the experience more enjoyable for them.  By giving them the tools to use the slide easily I can imagine the engagement will lift.  Maybe this is something I need to try and include next year in the Junior English programme.

Confidence?  I think using digital tools to create experiences for my students is something I will take baby steps towards.  So far I feel confident using some of the tools, but I am fully aware that I am barely scratching the surface.  Although, I got stuck today and found an amazing video on Youtube which helped me create my 'pick a path' story on Google slides.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXmy5Ng8rpQ

I think looking at my seniors I would like to see them using my Youtube channel to help them filter down options for the responses and connections assessment.  Guiding them might reduce stress for them trying to think of what text to use, instead if I have a Youtube channel of songs, poems, short stories, documentaries etc it will give them a solid foundation of texts to select from.

Workflow - emails are labeled and sorted.  No more spam!  No more shopping emails cluttering up my inbox.

Overall, it's a work in progress!