Transcript Learn to use FreeCycled Media with Mashup Tools in Blackboard

Learn to use
FreeCycled Media
with Mashup Tools
in Blackboard
Dr. Lillian Payn
February 20, 2013
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Learn to use
FreeCycled Media
with Mashup Tools
in Blackboard
Dr. Lillian Payn
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OUTCOMES
At the end of this session, you will identify:
• What research tells us about the impact of a multi-sensory learning
experience.
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OUTCOMES
At the end of this session, you will identify:
• What research tells us about the impact of a multi-sensory learning
experience.
• The mashup and other multimedia tools in Blackboard.
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OUTCOMES
At the end of this session, you will identify:
• What research tells us about the impact of a multi-sensory learning
experience.
• The mashup and other multimedia tools in Blackboard.
• How to use the mashup tools in Blackboard.
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OUTCOMES
At the end of this session, you will identify:
• What research tells us about the impact of a multi-sensory
learning experience.
• The mashup and other multimedia tools in Blackboard.
• How to use the mashup tools in Blackboard.
• Basic recommendations for implementing an enhanced
learning environment using multimedia in Blackboard
(and other environments).
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OUTCOMES
At the end of this session, you will identify:
• What research tells us about the impact of a multi-sensory learning
experience.
• The mashup and other multimedia tools in Blackboard.
• How to use the mashup tools in Blackboard.
• Basic recommendations for implementing an enhanced learning
environment using multimedia in Blackboard
(and other environments).
• Selected multimedia resources.
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SURVEY
Do you think there is adequate research to support implementing
multimedia for learning?
A. Yes
B. No
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SURVEY
Ruth Colvin Clark and Chopeta Lyons conducted a thorough metaanalysis: “Graphics for Learning” (2004, Pfeiffer).
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WHY
Compelling Reasons to Implement Graphics and Multimedia
1. Package our content.
2. Improve learning, comprehension, and recall.
3. Address learner individuality.
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WHY?
Our students are DIVERSE
and have many LEARNING STYLES.
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WHAT?
“Mashups are an exciting genre of interactive Web
applications that draw upon content retrieved from external
data sources to create entirely new and innovative services.
They are a hallmark of … Web 2.0.”
IBM. Mashups: The new breed of Web app.
http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/web/library/x-mashups/index.html
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HOW?
Depending upon your version of Blackboard, and the Building
Blocks that are installed, you may see these Mashups:
• Flickr: online photo-management and sharing (http://www.flickr.com)
• SlideShare: shares presentations (PowerPoint, Keynote), videos, and MS
Word or Acrobat PDF documents (http://www.slideshare.net)
• YouTube: video-sharing community (http://www.youtube.com)
• NBC Content
— (Skip Voice Authoring if you see it, as it is flaky)
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HOW?
YouTube Mashup:
recommended
Select Content>Build Content>Create Item
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HOW?
YouTube Mashup (continued):
In the Visual Text Editor Box expanded screen, select Mashup>YouTube Video
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HOW?
YouTube Mashup (continued):
In the Search Box, type in Search field>Keywords or exact URL>Go
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HOW?
YouTube Mashup (continued):
THUMBNAIL
1) Name File>2) Select View, URL, Show>3) Submit
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HOW?
YouTube Mashup Alternate Method:
Select Content>Mashups>YouTube Video
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HOW?
YouTube Mashup Listed in the Content Panel
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HOW?
Content Panel Media Information
To Edit the entry for the Media:
1. Clicking on the drop down arrow next to
“Item”.
2. Select “Edit” at the top of the drop down
menu.
Be User-Friendly. Include:
• File size
• Media Length
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HOW?
NBC Learn
1. If your license of Blackboard does
not include a license to NBC Learn,
you will be unable to access the
entire library of videos.
2. Instead, you may link to a smaller
selection of Free Resources using
the “Paper Clip” Icon in the VTEB:
3. Link to Free Resources page:
http://www.nbclearn.com/portal/site/l
earn/resources
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HOW?
Linking or Embedding Library Data Base Collections
1. In the Visual Text Edit Box, link to your media
(via the “Paper Clip” Icon), or
inserting/embedding media via the “Triangle
in a Square” Icon, 4th from the left.
2. Advantages of using the college data base
include:
• Transcripts are always included
• Screened for content and quality
• Licensed materials
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HOW?
Linking or Embedding Media
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HOW?
Mashups in Tests and Surveys
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TIPS: FILE TYPES
AUDIO
• aif
• asf
• midi
• mov
• mps
• wav
• wmv
VIDEO
• avi
• flash
• mov
• mpg
• qt
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TIPS: FILE CONVERTERS
• Zamzar: http://zamzar.com/
No software required. Additional free services with free account.
• Go2Convert: http://go2convert.com
No software required.
• Cool Tools:
http://cooltoolsforschools.wikispaces.com/File+converters
(converters and more…)
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TIPS: MULTIMEDIA BEST PRACTICES
1. Compress.
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TIPS: MULTIMEDIA BEST PRACTICES
1. Compress.
2. Stream.
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TIPS: MULTIMEDIA BEST PRACTICES
1. Compress.
2. Stream.
3. Give the visitor control.
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TIPS: MULTIMEDIA BEST PRACTICES
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Compress.
Stream.
Give the visitor control.
Cross-platform/browser?
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TIPS: MULTIMEDIA BEST PRACTICES
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Compress.
Stream.
Give the visitor control.
Cross-platform/browser?
TEST.
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TIPS: MULTIMEDIA BEST PRACTICES
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Compress.
Stream.
Give the visitor control.
Cross-platform/browser?
TEST.
State size/time.
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TIPS: MULTIMEDIA BEST PRACTICES
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Compress.
Stream.
Give the visitor control.
Cross-platform/browser?
TEST.
State size/time.
Provide links to plugins.
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TIPS: MULTIMEDIA BEST PRACTICES
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Compress.
Stream.
Give the visitor control.
Cross-platform/browser?
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Provide links to plugins.
Add transcripts.
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TIPS: MULTIMEDIA BEST PRACTICES
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Compress.
Stream.
Give the visitor control.
Cross-platform/browser?
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Provide links to plugins.
Add transcripts.
“15-second rule” for loading.
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TIPS: MULTIMEDIA BEST PRACTICES
1. Compress.
2. Stream.
3. Give the visitor control.
4. Cross-platform/browser?
5. TEST.
6. State size/time.
7. Provide links to plugins.
8. Add transcripts.
9. “15-second rule” for loading.
10. Use special effects sparingly.
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TIPS: BEST PRACTICES for MOBILE
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Use larger font sizes.
Simplify formatting; sans serif; contrast.
Fewer and smaller images.
Typical formats:
• .doc or .docx
• .pdf
• .ppt
• .jpg, gif, or png for images
• .mp3, 5 min. max, 128 knps for audio
• .mp4, 480x320/iPhone, 640x480/iPad
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BEST PRACTICES
GET STUDENTS INVOLVED!
Please consider:
• YOU set the stage for learning the content
with standards, expectations, guidelines, etc.
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BEST PRACTICES
GET STUDENTS INVOLVED!
Please consider:
• YOU set the stage for learning the content
with standards, expectations, guidelines, etc.
• STUDENTS learn and present through
graphics and multimedia.
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BEST PRACTICES
ACTIVE LEARNING
To maximize Mashups, present them with activities such
evaluating them or discussing key points in Discussion Forums,
blogs, or journals.
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SURVEY
Will you try the Mashup tools yourself now?
A. Yes
B. No
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RESOURCES
• 30+ Places To Find Creative Commons Media
http://www.sitepoint.com/30-creative-commons-sources/
• Copyright Free and Public Domain Media Sources
http://people.uwec.edu/koroghcm/public_domain.htm
• Mashable.com: 26 Places to Find Free Multimedia for Your Blog
http://mashable.com/2009/08/04/free-blog-media/
• Penn State Media Commons Free Media Library
http://mediacommons.psu.edu/instruction/freemedia
• Sources of Copyright-Friendly Media
http://webquest.org/freemedia.php
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RESOURCES (not free, some royalty-free)
• Corbis Images (65+ million images)
http://www.corbisimages.com/
• Getty Images (24 million images)
http://www.gettyimages.com
• Google Art Project (37,637 images)
http://www.googleartproject.com/
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Q&A
Lillian S. Payn, PhD
— Academic Technology Coordinator
— Palomar College
lpayn.palomar.edu
760 / 744 -1150 ext. 3078
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