After reading the article, Youube anchors and enders: The use of shared online video content as a macrocontext for learning by C.J. Bonk got me thinking about other shared online video contect not mentioned that are freely available online that can be used in the classroom. One that came to mind is Animoto.com. I used it for a program over the summer to highlight the teens and teen services in the library. But Animoto can be a wonderful tool that can be used to deliver information in that is visually stimulating and engaging. Animoto is a web application that automatically generates professionally produced videos using a patent-pending technology and high-end motion design. It analyzes and combines user-selected images, video clips and music to create either a short- 30 second video or unlimited full-length video for only $3.00. If you are a teacher or educator, you can apply for a free Animoto all-access pass to creat full-length videos to use in the classroom. You can include text, photos, statistics, music to create an engaging video to educate and deliver content. I think it is a great tool for educators to use to help reinforce learning in and outside of the classroom. Also I think it fosters students to be creative and expressive, as well as help teachers reach out to students who have different learning styles. I, myself, is a visual learner. So using a technology like this would have been a useful way to deliver content to me that is memorable and engaging.
I think as an educator or teacher it is always important to select the right Web 2.0 tool to support the learning goal or objective of the class. Also, be aware of the students' learning styles and find ways to get actively participate using the technology. I think using a technology like YouTube or Animoto can be an effective learning tool in the classroom.
Here is a link to Animoto: http://animoto.com/ . Check it out!
Other Web 2.0 tools that can be intergrated into the classroom are
Wordle (Word Art)- http://www.wordle.net/
Slide Share- http://www.slideshare.com/
Glogster (Posters) - http://www.glogster.com/
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