Arts+Music+Drama+ICT+PD+2010

=3 June: Arts Music Drama ICT PD day @ Wintec=

9.00am - 10.30am Computer Suite Lg. 01B
=Introduction to Web 2.0 environment=


 * 1) Show internet video
 * 2) Podcast: Digital learner

Twitter: what this about tweets and stuff: (Twitter is a messaging tool where you can broadcast messages to 'followers' via the net, computer or mobile phone) Useful for sharing information within your interest group)

Bob: introduce Google Apps
To access Google Apps you first need an Gmail email account. Gmail Google Apps for Education

Task: If you dont have an Gmail account create one Then: In Google Docs See if you can collaborate with someone else in the room on a document.
 * 1) Create and save a word document
 * 2) Create and save a presentation
 * 3) Create and save a simple spreadsheet
 * 4) Create and save a form (quiz)
 * 5) Click on the discussion tab on this page and post a message in the Google Docs forum.

[|Voicethread]**Malcolm to demo** Voicethread is a website where you can upload a series of images on which students could comment either by text boxes or voice (need microphone). You can also use an electronic whiteboard to draw on the images.The series of images could tell a story or they could be centered around a theme. (eg fantasy/myths/legends). To get an idea of what Voicethread is about you need to register and logon. Your students would need to register also if they were to use the site.

What is a Voicethread anyway?

Link to the separate Voicethread page in this wiki.

Tasks:
 * 1) Logon to the Voicethread site (sign up if you haven't before)
 * 2) Browse the voicethreads on the site (check out your subject area)
 * 3) Try Malcolm's Voicethread (example for primary schools)
 * 4) Have a go at creating your own voicethread (then share it so others can view and comment)

Task: [|Spooky Tree Poetry:] Here I have made an activity with Voice thread. Click on the link and take part in the activity.

Session Two: 11.00am - 12.30pm Lg 01B
Scribblar Scribblar: a simple effective online collaboration Web 2.0 tool. A web based interactive whiteboard where users can brainstorm, draw together, text or audio chat. A usable free version is available. Click here to visit our Scribblar Room Take part in the activity to evaluate the educational possiblities of Scribblar. Scribblar can be used sychronously (like live chat) or asynchronously (anytime).
 * Bob to demo**

Prezi Introduction: What is a Prezi?:example All shook up! Maths is not linear Demonstration of how to use Prezi. Task:
 * Malcolm to demo**
 * 1) Create a Prezi presentation:
 * 2) Share with a partner
 * 3) Click on the Discussion tab on this wiki page and post in the Prezi forum

PhotoPeach: **Malcolm to demo** Automatically make your own free slide show in seconds. Upload photos, pick music, add captions in the show, and more! //PhotoPeach// is a simple, no frills slideshow web based application which can be used to make slideshows from your photos.

Photo Peach examples: Morning has broken

Task:
 * 1) Explore some of the slideshows in Photo Peach
 * 2) Signup and create a show of your own.
 * 3) Share your slideshow with a partner.
 * 4) Click on the discussion tab and share your thoughts on Photo Peach with others.

==The cafeteria in the Hub will be open for meals or you may like to wander into the city for the many Cafeterias. Note we will be changing computer suites over lunchtime to the computer suite next door.==

Session Three: 1.30 - 3.00pm Lg 02B
SumoPaint //**Bob to demo Sumo Paint**// is a full featured online app for photo editing and painting. Over 190 000 members are taking part to //**Sumo Paint's**// thriving online art community!

Task: Aviary Myna **Malcolm to demo** Use Myna to remix music tracks and audio clips. Apply sound effects and record your own voice or instruments!
 * 1) Register at the SumoPaint site.
 * 2) Get started: visit this link
 * 3) Upload a photo and experiment with the editing tools
 * 4) Draw an image using the drawing tools
 * 5) Download and save your image on your memory stick
 * 6) Click on the discussion tab and enter your thoughts on SumoPaint.

Task:
 * 1) Load the aviary myna image editor (use Internet Explorer for this)
 * 2) Experiment with loading in sounds and mixing tracks
 * 3) Record your voice using Myna and change your voice!
 * 4) Save your recording on your memory stick
 * 5) Share your recording with the class
 * 6) Click on the discussion tab and record your thoughts about Myna

Wallwisher (no sign up required, this is plus!)
 * Bob to demo**

Wallwisher is an online wall that students and teachers can write on. Together create a wall on a topic or theme.

Click here to post on our wall: The Arts Wall

Wiki Educator **Malcolm to demo

Link to Secondary Resources ** The WikiEducator is an evolving community intended for the collaborative: Task:
 * **planning** of education projects linked with the development of[|free content];
 * **development** of free content on [|Wikieducator] for e-learning;
 * work on building **open education resources** (OERs) on **how** to create OERs.
 * networking on **[|funding proposals]** developed as free content.
 * 1) Sign up for free
 * 2) Explore the content/lesson plans/text books etc...
 * 3) Have a good look at the wiki: note this is NZ originated and designed and is used by thousands of teachers around the world.
 * 4) The aim is to provide free and accessible lesson content to all teachers.
 * 5) Browse the content, Projects and Initiatives, Research and Networks.
 * 6) If anyone would like help in uploading lesson plans etc... Bob and I are only too happy to help.

e-Portfolios

Task:
 * 1) Read this article from the latest Ed gazette on e-Portfolios
 * 2) Have an explore around the Mahara site on e-Portfolios
 * 3) If you have time register and explore the e-Portfolio concept
 * 4) Take part in the discussion by clicking on the discussion tab on this page: How do you see e-Portfolios impacting on your classroom practice?

Worth a quick look: Hitchhiker Web 2.0 : a wiki created by Malcolm and Bob for conference workshops Bomomo: an interesting art tool Flickr : need a photo?: you will find it here A place to upload and share photos Web 2.0 projects book on Slideshare Slideshare A place to view/upload your powerpoints Jamendo: Free and legal music downloads CCmixter : Download, sample, cut up, share Free sound Project: database of copyright sounds musics, upload and download

If time allows: we will look at Portable Applications (carry all your software on your USB key) .