Tech Project: Video OF a Video :)

Top Ten Blogging Tips

Keep everything legible, using appropriate fonts and contrasting colors.

Don't put too much on the page and avoid overcrowding.

Don't share personal information on the blog (use it only for the class).

Provide a place for students to download assignments they may have missed.

Limit the blog's availability so that only students, parents, and coworkers can access the information.

Keep the language and style professional and avoid silliness.

Provide a way for students and parents to offer feedback.

Don't share any student's work without his/her permission.

Keep an archive of past posts so that the information is not lost.

Don't post anything of vital importance on the blog without either also sharing that information in class or reminding students to check the blog.

How to make a video

Top Ten: Video

1.     Lighting- You want to be able to see what you’re filming.  The lighting should not bee too bright as well.

2.     Background Noise- make sure you’re not in a place that is very noisy with talking, music, wind, traffic and the like.

3.     Don’t cut mid sentence or during important phrases or words

4.     Add background music to make the film more inviting and fun.  Use appropriately

5.     Filming- Make sure the footage is not shaky.  The footage needs to be usable for a professional clip.

6.     Add credits to the film

7.     Transitions- adding transitions to the film with help with organization of the story and the overall flow

8.     Add a picture when necessary

9.     Do cut out unnecessary material Ex. Background noise, bloopers, unusable footage

10.  Text- Make sure the text is legible with the appropriate font and color.  

Web Quest

Web Quest Top Ten Rules

1.      Look for a variety of websites

2.      Minimize number of websites to age level and focus ability

3.      Make sure the websites are developmentally appropriate

4.      Give clear direction about what they are to do on the website

5.      Make sure the websites flow together

6.      Before handing out an old web quest make sure the websites still exist

7.      Consider time needed to complete the assignment

8.      Keep handout simple and interesting

9.      Make sure there is access to computers

10.  Make sure answers are accessible and clear as well as open-ended

Prezi-ness

TOP 10 TIPS FOR PREZI::

1. Have a structured topic
2. Organize your ideas into different sections
3. Make sure to add the order of the slides as you create each section
4. Zoom in and out to engage the audience
5. Add colors and different grouping additives
6. Pick a format best for your topic
7. Don’t move too fast or you will get motion sickness
8. Make sure you realize that Prezi has a different purpose than Powerpoint. You can turn a Powerpoint into a Prezi but the way information is presented needs to be changed.
9. Video is easier to put into Prezi than Powerpoint.
10. Have fun with fonts and colors. The more important titles should be emphasized by size

Copy of Tibetan-Utah Connection on Prezi

Top Ten Powerpoint

Putting Power into PowerPoint

1. De-clutter
2. 6X6 Rule- no more than 6 bullets or 6 words per bullet
3. Visually appealing
4. Mix it up
5. Use all of different elements of the program
6. Plan in advance
7. Make it cohesive
8. Add pictures and videos, beyond clip art
9. Don’t read word for word, it’s not a script, it’s a guide
10. Be flexible, don’t just stick to the bullet point

Asian American PowerPoint

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