ScreenCast

Project Title: Adobe Premiere Pro CS6 Training – Exporting Video to YouTube

Description: The project demonstrates the steps required to export an Adobe Premiere Pro CS6 video to youtube utilizing Adobe’s on-board export settings and a web browser for uploading. I chose this topic as I have been working on my EDTECH portfolio reflection video and thought that my experimentation might be helpful for classmates who will be required to create and submit their own EDTECH portfolio reflection video in the near future.

This project was developed for large displays (1920 X 1080). To view the large version of the project, use the following link: http://edtech2.boisestate.edu/zachmenshouse/513/screencast/screencaptureproject.htm

For smaller displays, use the following link: http://edtech2.boisestate.edu/zachmenshouse/513/screencast/small/screencaptureproject_small.htm

Digital Story

This digital story is about love. It involves the love between a father and his child. It is a personal story to reflect the many memories I have made with my son over the two years of his life. I hope that it inspires people to cherish the small things in life and enjoy their loved ones.

I feel that I have applied the personalization principle by speaking in a conversational tone as typically delivered within an uplifting television commercial. I chose the words and visuals specifically to build a connection with the viewer in hopes that they can relate their own experiences with my own. Furthermore, as a product of my narration, I used my own voice (and standard accent) in a polite manner instead of a computer-generated voice to further support the personalization principle.

During this project, I learned that piecing a simple story together can be difficult. Selection of proper images was not as easy as I thought it would be. I struggled to find digital copies of some the images I wished to use so I was forced to improvise.

Multimedia Instruction

This assignment was both fun and rewarding. Although I did not have “instruction” to develop, I chose to create presentation material that I will be delivering over the coming weeks at my job. The presentation focuses on a new web-based training development template that I have built for use within the company. The template utilizes Flash ActionScript 3.0 and incorporates Web 2.0 functionality. I have modified my presentation for the purposes of this assignment by adding a learning objective and a “check for understanding” section to the end. In my real presentation I will probably not have these items. The attendees will be able to take the handouts with them.

Link:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/18z-5dnXyWOcso9Y8GVO8KQVem6r0-mckg4ibkCq2oeU/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000

Historical Hysterical Podcast

Podcast Title: The Historical Hysterical Podcast w/ Mr. History

General Series Topic: U.S. and World History

Description: The “Historical Hysterical Podcast” is a U.S. and World History-based podcast intended for young learners exploring the associated topic. Each week a new U.S. or World Historical figure, event, location, or artifact will be explored. The premise of the show is that historical information will be presented in an unusual ways to encourage learner engagement and spark interest in the selected subject matter. The podcast serves to aid a teacher with an introduction to the historical figure or a fun review at the end. Content is delivered in a variety of ways through short segments on the show in hopes of retaining attention from young learners with shorter attention spans.

The pilot episode, concerning Abraham Lincoln, is formatted as follows:
• Opening Theme song
• Welcome and brief description of topic
• “Gettysburg Address” clip as read by Jeff Daniels
• Quiz a Celebrity segment (Celebrity Guest – Justin Bieber)
• Special Guest – “Rapping Dan the Fact Man” with an Abraham Lincoln rap verse
• “Auto-tune Your Teacher” with a local teacher discussing interesting/weird Abraham Lincoln facts
• Podcast review
• Closing Theme song

Download the Podcast at the following link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/tkgoam8bmnkkrzh/513-Podcast_mixdown.mp3

EDTECH 513 – Creating My Learning Log

WordPress is an excellent resource for creating a learning log. The interface allows for easy creation and organizing of posts. When I first was introduced to WordPress I didn’t think I would be very interested in using it as a platform for presenting my thoughts. I felt that the interface would probably be too limiting for my desires, but I found that the system is fairly flexible and provides time-saving functionality. No longer do I need to code a webpage and upload via FTP, but instead using the simple posting tool allows for easy and quick updates.

As it relates to the AECT 2.3 Computer-Based Technologies Standard, a WordPress site is a great resource for sharing and presenting information. AECT.org defines computer-based technologies as ways to produce or deliver materials using microprocessor-based resources. My learning log, utilizing WordPress, represents a computer-based method of presenting and sharing information. Using a computer, I can blog about my thoughts, link/archive to important information or related resources, organize my posts by standards, class, or topic, and create URL links for easily sharing my writing with others.

Reading Quiz

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1m5TeJmoER129a1PwQkUPq1cudnZuH0sMmPczjSqsM9Y/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=60000

Introduction Image

To introduce myself, I thought I’d do something abstract. I’m a fairly reserved individual, so I often keep a lot of things to myself. I chose to edit an image of me with my son that my wife took of us during our first family vacation. I chose to construct the image out of the most vital key words that make up who I am. Those words are: (1) Christian, (2) Husband, (3) Father, (4) Son, (5) Friend, (6) Teacher, (7) Student, (8) Musician, and (9) Perfectionist. When designing the image I began using more words to describe who I am, but then chose to limit the design to those nine items as I believe that is the core of who I am. I also dabbled with the font family and size before settled on a font that is readable but requires some examination because although I believe these items describe me, I am not overly expressive and it sometimes requires deeper examination by others. One hidden element about me lies in the color scheme I chose. I am an avid University of Kentucky basketball fan so I chose to make my image blue and white – UK colors.

Digital Inequality Assignment

Digital divide and digital inequality are two ideas I don’t often think of. I’ve had access to the Internet for over 15 years so it seems foreign to me to consider that individuals do not leverage the Internet or other associated technologies. I found this assignment to be quite interesting as it shed some light on my home state, Kentucky, and how digital divide and digital inequality is a real issue, particularly for the eastern portion of the state. Atkinson and Coleman described that the lower socio-economic individuals within the eastern part of the state live in very mountainous regions that don’t lend themselves to very good wired or wireless access options (2011). Helping to bridge the digital divide gap for these people tends to be a challenge. It is important to consider the general socio-economic status and topography of a region to develop a plan to address digital divide and digital inequality.

Participating as a group was nice but yet challenging. Our group represented 5 different states and 3 different time zones. Arranging time to meet was often challenging, but we were able to more both asynchronously and synchronously to complete the project. We used several Google tools to complete this task. Technology was heavily involved in helping us pull the assignment off. From compiling our thoughts on a shared Google document, to meeting online using Google Hangouts, to completing the presentation together in a Google presentation, technology was used for every aspect of collaboration.

By completing this assignment I have shown competence in meeting the AECT 2.4, 3.2, 3.4, and 4.2 standards. We affectively integrated audio and graphic elements into a shared online presentation. We shared and vetted ideas and discussed state policy/regulations openly in a collaborative setting. We used Google documents to work together, track our progress and complete this project.

Atkinson, J. K., & Coleman, P. D. (2011). The digital divide in kentucky: Is rural online learning sustainable?. Journal of sustainability education, 2, Retrieved from http://www.jsedimensions.org/wordpress/content/the-digital-divide-in-kentucky-is-rural-online-learning-sustainable_2011_03/

Google Presentation

Narrated Presentation (SWF)

Web Accessibility Page

Within this assignment, I explored how to develop a web accessible web page within Adobe Dreamweaver.

This assignment effectively meets the AECT 1.1.2.b, 1.1.2.d, 1.1.3.b, 1.3.b, 1.4.b, 2.3.2, 2.4.1, 2.4.2 2.4.5 Standards. These standards state:

AECT 1.1 Instructional Systems Design (ISD)
AECT 1.1.2.b Create instructional plans (micro-level design) that address the needs of all learners, including appropriate accommodations for learners with special needs.

AECT 1.1.2.d Incorporate contemporary instructional technology processes in the development of interactive lessons that promote student learning.

AECT 1.1.3.b Demonstrate personal skill development with at least one: computer authoring application, video tool, or electronic communication application.

AECT 1.3 Instructional Strategies
AECT 1.3.b Identify at least one instructional model and demonstrate appropriate contextualized application within practice and field experiences.

AECT 1.4 Learner Characteristics
AECT 1.4.b Describe and/or document specific learner characteristics which influence the selection of instructional strategies.

AECT 2.3 Computer-Based Technologies
AECT 2.3.2 Design, produce, and use digital information with computer-based technologies.

AECT 2.4 Integrated Technologies
AECT 2.4.1 Use authoring tools to create effective hypermedia/multimedia instructional materials products.

AECT 2.4.2 Develop and prepare instructional materials and products for various distance education delivery technologies.

AECT 2.4.4 Use telecommunications tools such as electronic mail and browsing tools for the World Wide Web to develop instructional and professional products.

AECT 2.4.5 Develop effective Web pages with appropriate links using various technological tools.

By completing this project, I have met the listed AECT standards by using Adobe Dreamweaver to create an accessible web site that contains multimedia, hyperlinks and content regarding proper web accessibility.

http://edtech2.boisestate.edu/zachmenshouse/502/accessibility.html

Neitquette Page

Within this assignment, I explored how to demonstrate proper etiquette on the Internet.  This includes e-mail, discussion forums, or any other type of electronic communication.  I also learned  new CSS code for floating elements to position them on a Web page to help make my page more accessible to users who rely on screen readers.

This assignment effectively meets the AECT 1.1.2.b, 1.1.2.d, 1.1.3.b, 1.3.b, 1.4.b, 2.3.2, 2.4.1, 2.4.2 2.4.5 Standards. These standards state:

AECT 1.1 Instructional Systems Design (ISD)
AECT 1.1.2.b Create instructional plans (micro-level design) that address the needs of all learners, including appropriate accommodations for learners with special needs.

AECT 1.1.2.d Incorporate contemporary instructional technology processes in the development of interactive lessons that promote student learning.

AECT 1.1.3.b Demonstrate personal skill development with at least one: computer authoring application, video tool, or electronic communication application.

AECT 1.3 Instructional Strategies
AECT 1.3.b Identify at least one instructional model and demonstrate appropriate contextualized application within practice and field experiences.

AECT 1.4 Learner Characteristics
AECT 1.4.b Describe and/or document specific learner characteristics which influence the selection of instructional strategies.

AECT 2.3 Computer-Based Technologies
AECT 2.3.2 Design, produce, and use digital information with computer-based technologies.

AECT 2.4 Integrated Technologies
AECT 2.4.1 Use authoring tools to create effective hypermedia/multimedia instructional materials products.

AECT 2.4.2 Develop and prepare instructional materials and products for various distance education delivery technologies.

AECT 2.4.4 Use telecommunications tools such as electronic mail and browsing tools for the World Wide Web to develop instructional and professional products.

AECT 2.4.5 Develop effective Web pages with appropriate links using various technological tools.

By completing this project, I have met the listed AECT standards by using Adobe Dreamweaver to create an accessible web site that contains multimedia, hyperlinks and content regarding proper web etiquette.

http://edtech2.boisestate.edu/zachmenshouse/502/netiquette.html