Michael Roussell

Can You Hear me Now

 

Key learning objectives.

• Discover new tech tools and programs to use to share information with our students and teachers.

• Use audio and video to share lessons and create tutorials.

• Use Camtasia software and discover learning possibilities.

• Review how educators are using Camtasia

• Create video tutorial to upload to YouTube.

• Scheduled “Hangout” with cadremates.

• Learn how to record a Google “Hangout” session.

• Comparing Skype and Video Google Hangout.

 

In our Can you hear me now forum my cadremates and I shared the URL to our video tutorial. We also discussed other known experiences with audio and video used in the classroom. We expressed our thoughts on flipped lessons and tips when creating tutorials. We learned how to create video tutorials shared techniques and technical issues we encountered. We learned how to use Camtasia and discovered key features of the software. In addition to learning the ins and outs of creating video tutorials and learning new tools we had fun.  My Video Tutorial Link.

                       A-Ha’s
                      …..what I learned creating my video tutorial:

• creating video tutorials requires planning and proper setup

• preparing a script will help the dialogue move smoothly

• take the extra time needed to test your computers’ audio and video

• clean up your desktop and remove any personal pictures and backgrounds

• make sure to be aware of the output file type being created

 

In our Can you hear me now lesson we continued our learning of Google Hangouts. I met my cadremates for a chat involving hangouts. In our Google Hangout meeting Kathryn, Jennifer, Michelle and I had fun using this cool tech tool. In our hangout we shared our thoughts on using a tool like hangout to create learning for our students, combining the power behind video driven instruction, and personal preferences over Google Hangouts versus Skype. In was interesting sharing our thoughts and experiences using both tools?  We all preferred Google Hangouts over Skype for various reasons mostly due to school’s security policies. We concluded agreeing that tools like Google Hangouts and Skype can extend learning in the classroom.
Here you will find the link to our recorded hangout. Google Hangout

               A-Ha’s
              …..what I learned using Google Hangout:

• setup a few minutes prior to meeting time

• prepare for discussions questions ahead of time

• easier setup than Skype by using Google accounts

• user friendly interface and connection to Google contacts

• great tool for chatting with video options