Webinar

Webinar Reflections by Sam Gliksman @SimpleK12 webinar Director of EdTech, consultant and trainer Twitter @ samgliksman Founder of iPads in Education website – [|http://iPadEducators.ning.com] Email: samgliksman@gmail.com
 * Digital Storytelling on the iPad**
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The webinar started with a poll first to find types of viewers: (27% teachers, 10% librarians, …). A second poll was taken: “Do you currently use an iPad?” (56% used in school, 27% just for personal use …)

Using images (cameras prevalent and images produced/shared instantly) Storage and sharing easy Photos tell stories
 * Digital Storytelling defined:**
 * What -** Digital storytelling can be used across the curriculum. Storytelling is the “passing of information” whether fictional or factual. Digital storytelling, on the other the other hand, is told using images, video, and/or audio.
 * Why** use digital media? Kids love technology (easy answer). History shows us that technology has always shaped education (printing press made TEXT the standards for transmitting information). Education is still anchored in text-based. Better answer for using digital storytelling: What are the prevalent technologies of today? YouTube, Facebook.
 * How** can you create digital media based stories using iPads? Tell a story with a single image.
 * Lifecards:** Combine images and text
 * Cinch:** Create a class station with audio broadcasts and images.
 * Storyrobe:** Combine images with a soundtrack to create a video.

The presenter demonstrated how to use the front/back camera on the iPad2, use to access photos on the iPad Photo Galley, use the slideshow options on the iPad (email, message Tweet, print and copy photos) Student Photo Projects – showed some examples

Example: If learning about Ancient Rome, students could create a Lifecard about visiting Ancient Rome. Or learning aboutColumbus, students could create a card about trip to theNew World.
 * Lifecards:** Create a Media Postcard using an iPad
 * 1) Use up to four photos to design your own imaginative postcard
 * 2) Select your template
 * 3) Compose text for your postcard
 * 4) Add image and text effects (stickers, balloons and more)
 * 5) Add maps, stickers & more
 * 6) Share: Email or publish (add to photo album, copy to clipboard, print, pdf, png, jpeg, facebook, flickr)

Widespread applications with class audio station: Could use it to test (take oral exam/practice speech skills) Books reviews
 * Cinch:** Create audio podcasts (can use iPad app or without iPad directly onto site/must have the ability to record). 1) Sign up for an account at cinch.fm. 2) Use the Cinch app or record on the web (private or public accounts). 3) Record audio, add image. 4) Phone in podcast. 5) Publish and share. 6) Create a cinch station for class. Notes: Students need to plan, research, etc. before creating project. Warning (no content moderation, must teach responsible when publishing especially if public account, **turn off** geo-tagging).

Add a soundtrack to your images (select some images, add a soundtrack, export it as a movie) – 3:00 minute limit (Could be used in any curricular area) Other choices for digital storytelling: Puppet Pals, Comic Life, Popplet, Toontastic, iMovie, Reel Director Storytelling requires an audience. This is a great way to CONNECT students with various audiences.
 * Storyrobe**

Edomodo, Feb. 26