Transcript Video Blogging in the English Classroom

New Literacies: Technology
LRC 320 Section 2
Group 1
Contents/Authors:
Introduction: Brittney Sorensen
Video Blogging: Jack Gullick
Teacher Web Sites: Arianna Morales
PowerPoint: Candace Hoyle
Conclusion: Gillian Entin
Compiler: Brittney Sorensen
Using Technology in the Classroom
 New technologies allow for new forms of learning
within the classroom
 These technologies have expanded the definition of
a “literacy”
 A literacy used to be defined as pages of text, now it
expands beyond
Video Blogging in the
English Classroom
 One Example of
the new ways
technology is
being used in
the classroom is
the use of video
blogging.
Video Blogging in the Classroom
 Video blogging, also known as Vlogging, is a kind of blog, or online journal, using
videos instead of just plain text. Entries can contain embedded videos (from sites like
Youtube or Teachertube) and video links, as well as text and other images.
 Since Youtube was launched in 2005, video blogging has become increasingly popular,
especially among teens. Like basic blogging, video blogging is often used to provide
commentary on a particular subject or prompt readers for discussion. Readers can
leave comments in the reply/ respond/comment section.
 Resources to use for vloging in the classroom:
 http://teachers.net/
 http://sclipo.com/blog/?p=102
 http://www.teachersfirst.com/content/blog/blogbasics.cfm
Teacher Web Sites
Useful For Posting:
 Handouts
 Grades
 Due Dates
 Special Events
 Study Tools
 Example:
https://jweb1.amphi.com/cdo/
webclass/index.html
 Has many links to various
teacher’s web sites
 Cost Efficient
PowerPoint Presentations
 PowerPoint is a presentation software intended for
business purposes
 PowerPoint can also be used in a variety of matters
from education to sales pitches
 Teachers can also use PowerPoint in instruction for:
 Lecture Notes
 Announcements
 Lesson Instructions
 Posting Goals and Objectives
Features of PowerPoint
 Displays clear, easy-to-read text
 Allows placement of hyperlinks to websites and other
slides
 Allows pictures to accompany text
 Creates a clear, smooth, concise way to present content
 User-Friendly
Conclusion
 Web sites, video blogging and PowerPoint
presentations are all incredible teaching resources
 When used correctly, these sources can convey one
meaning in multiple mediums
 These resources are literacies that explain content in
a different form than traditional text