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Showing posts with label learning. Show all posts
Showing posts with label learning. Show all posts
Sunday, June 28, 2015
Back in the Saddle
Wow...it's been nearly two years since I blogged last. Since I'm at ISTE and already have too many ideas swirling already (for those who are #notatiste15, it hasn't even officially begun, but the pre-networking opportunities are so rich), now's as good a time as any to get back on the proverbial wagon. So with that...
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Inspired Educator: Pixar's Story Rules
As I was reading through recent tweets, I came across a Mashable article, "Pixar Story Rules Legofied". Legofy anything and I'm in.
It occurs to me that connections with learning and teaching can be made, and I've included my humble thoughts below each image/Pixar Story Rule.
It occurs to me that connections with learning and teaching can be made, and I've included my humble thoughts below each image/Pixar Story Rule.
The coincidences that get us into the most trouble or difficulty in teaching often creates the grandest learning opportunities.
'Nuff said.
If you can't make the learning meaningful, it's just words.
Challenge students (and yourself). It's the only way for anyone to get outside of their comfort zone and LEARN.
Just like real-life (you know, what we're preparing students for).
Just because a lesson is fun doesn't mean there is learning.
Don't procrastinate...start thinking about best methods and approaches NOW...by the time you get to the day of the lesson, the project, the presentation, it will look nothing like your original idea, and that's a good thing.
Don't allow anyone (including yourself) to become passive. Opinions can and should change with new or different information, but opinions are NECESSARY for learning what works and what doesn't work.
Simplify your life. And find every way possible to streamline your workflow. Your psyche will thank you for it.
Give students a reason to care.
Focus on the meaning first and let the connections between units or projects evolve organically. Then, ask students to identify the themes and patterns.
Don't get bogged down in what's wrong with your students, classes, life - make a list of things that will not happen in the future as a result of your experiences so far. You just might be surprised at the result.
Monday, April 2, 2012
In Bed With YouTube and Sites - 365 Learn (2)
Yes, I know that the word is "embed", not "in bed"...but it was punny and I couldn't resist.
One great find I had tonight was how to embed a YouTube video, set to begin at a particular second within the video, in a Google Site.
When you'd like to try this yourself, follow these steps:
1. Click Share below the video
2. Click Embed
3. Check Use Old Embed Code
4. Edit the Embed Code - delete the respective (for your chosen video) part crossed out below
<object width="560" height="315"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/_CAA63umjvU?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/_CAA63umjvU?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="560" height="315" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>
5. Then, replace it with the time you'd like your embedded video to begin. Note: the time to begin will be in seconds. So, if you want a video to begin at Minute 3 and 27 Seconds, use the following formula: 3*60+27.... = 207
Your embed code should now read like this (with the number highlighted representing whatever time you'd like your video to begin)
<object width="560" height="315"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/_CAA63umjvU?version=3&hl=en_US&start=207"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/_CAA63umjvU?version=3&hl=en_US&start=207" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="560" height="315" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>
6. Copy your embed code
7. Go to your Google Sites page and click on the html editing button
8. Paste your embed code wherever you would like it placed, kind of like what I'm about to do here...Enjoy!
As always, thanks for reading!
One great find I had tonight was how to embed a YouTube video, set to begin at a particular second within the video, in a Google Site.
When you'd like to try this yourself, follow these steps:
1. Click Share below the video
2. Click Embed
3. Check Use Old Embed Code
4. Edit the Embed Code - delete the respective (for your chosen video) part crossed out below
<object width="560" height="315"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/_CAA63umjvU?version=3&hl=en_US&
5. Then, replace it with the time you'd like your embedded video to begin. Note: the time to begin will be in seconds. So, if you want a video to begin at Minute 3 and 27 Seconds, use the following formula: 3*60+27.... = 207
Your embed code should now read like this (with the number highlighted representing whatever time you'd like your video to begin)
<object width="560" height="315"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/_CAA63umjvU?version=3&hl=en_US&start=207"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/_CAA63umjvU?version=3&hl=en_US&start=207" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="560" height="315" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>
6. Copy your embed code
7. Go to your Google Sites page and click on the html editing button
8. Paste your embed code wherever you would like it placed, kind of like what I'm about to do here...Enjoy!
As always, thanks for reading!
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