Media Integration

This was a very informative chapter on media integration. I usually spend so much time choosing fonts and colors in a powerpoint that I do not spend near enough time on the text and pictures. I learned how to record narrations for the slides. Although, it is strange to record and listen to my voice, I have learned how to incorporate this new feature into powerpoints. I already knew how to insert a hyperlink but I did learn how to convert video files so that they can be played directly on the slideshow. I have learned many great new features of powerpoint and am excited to use them in the future.

The Warriors of the Net movie was quite interesting. I liked how it showed the whole process of the internet and moving information. I have never thought of the internet like that before so it was eye-opening to me. It just blows my mind how information can travel so quickly all over the world.

The SeaMonkey feature for editing a webpage is wonderful. I had no idea there was a browser with this capability but I really like it. It was so great not to go back and forth between the unit plan template and my own unit plan. I can edit the template to match my unit. It is amazing!

Below is a link about incorporating powerpoint into the classroom. It has tutorials and guides for students to create their own powerpoints. I think showing the students one created by the teacher, then giving them a guide to help them would be a great way to "show" them how to create their own powerpoint.

http://www.actden.com/pp/