Elisa


 * Task 1-Creative Commons**

I'm going to assume, perhaps erroneously, that the creative commons licensing refers to the flickr image at the top of the page, since it won a Creative Commons contest. I'm not sure if the second video clip falls into that category as well.

This wiki itself falls into the Creative Commons domain as well, doesn't it? Do all wikis?

I love the idea of using Creative Commons as an extension/collaboration of artist endeavors. For example, my non-chorus kids, who work with me on projects instead of going to chorus, are working on a film script together. To create some of the material they need for some of the shots, like fake Facebook profiles, the kids will be using images from Creative Commons. We've already talked about copyright issues...these came up as well for why we don't charge admission for our plays. (I draw a lot upon spoofs and use music from other movies for my shows.) It's kind of exciting to collaborate with someone they've never met.

I find great materials on the web for teaching resources. This year, we talked about Sheppard Fairey and whether or not his work was theft or original. (Even more exciting because of his image being used for Obama's campaign supporters.) We've looked at old vintage posters. There are collections of them online. I found some library resources I never knew about before. I always credit the source, even when I'm teaching. I want that lesson to rub off on my students both at a conscious and a subconscious level. I think that is partly influenced by a love of photography and my own sense of ownership of my work.

The downside is that people can use your creations in ways that you never expected or never intended. Once it's unleashed upon the world for open use, you can't take it back. That's been an issue even for people stealing images on flckr to use personal pics for scammer profiles, etc. Once done, it's very hard to undo.

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Photo Task

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Vietnamese mural, "Propaganda" by kindsir (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dijon/2134756813/) Collage of "Propaganda" by Xsephone (http://www.flickr.com/photos/xsephone/2350306976/) Anti-Capitalist, "Neighborhood propaganda" by EssG (http://flickr.com/photos/essgee/2551460853/)

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 * Video Sharing

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 * Edgar Allen Poe's "The Raven"**

Honestly, I find the idea of creating videos still to be a bit daunting. I know other classes have done it, but the few times I've given in to the desire to try out film, it hasn't worked out the way I planned it to. The projects seemed too ambitious upon reflection. I like the idea of having the kids make more a slide show than an actual film. Studying an individual and making a mini biopic seems doable. The kids already do a reading project where they come in role as a character (real life) about which they read a biography. We could, perhaps just film some of them instead of just having the kids present to the class. Since those are short, maybe that is more bite sized and doable. I'm not sure the caliber would be up to a posting, but maybe if the kids know they'll be posted, the caliber and investment level rises. It seems far more reasonable to use the videos I've found (and I think it scares me less to do that than to create a product in video).
 * Ideas**

Can I categorically state that I loathe Twitter? I see it as annoying as the status updates on FB that I usually ignore. If I want an answer to a question, I have open browsing on an online journal (as well as ton of folks who have favorited me there). I'm going to get access to a lot of teachers, techies, and other random folks there....and I usually get a quick response to any question I've posted there, from recommendations of books to reviews of wireless services in Atlanta. I find Twitter rather inane, stream of consciousness, and annoying. I don't really want to use it at a teaching tool. Yes, the Twitter story was cute (like a techy Round Robin), but I could easily do that with a wiki instead. I have enough issues dealing with cell phones in my room, I really don't feel like encouraging their use. So, meh. This is the first tool I'd rather see destroyed than teach. (Note: I could just be a wee bit crabby from excessive rain.) But at any rate, I don't see me using this one much if at all.
 * Twitter**

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 * Google Docs**

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 * Screencasting**

I would love to use screencasting in my Math class. I think it would help out those folks who really don't get the new material and need repetition to really help it sink in. I could also see using it to teach directions for new tools the kids haven't used before. My only disappointment was that I had to re-record the voiceover because for some reason it didn't sync up when I did the actual recording.

For my webtool (part 1), I added to the class wikipage. I have a tentative appointment to meet with Becca to show her how to set up a wiki. I think the one thing I will do is create a checklist rubric/rule sheet for kids to go over things to look for when posting on a class wiki. (Ie. netiquette, checking your spelling, etc.) It's the first year we've done it. The kids like it, but I'm not sure all our expectations have sunk in. For example, my Lit group was pretty minimalistic in their contributions for __Witness__. Maybe I wasn't clear enough, though I thought I covered it well enough in Lit group itself. I just think having a paper checklist may help them produce better quality entries on the wiki. For part 2, Lina and I shared the wiki in a faculty meeting. I was surprised how well it was received. It was kind of nice to get feedback. I think, though, I need to do some remediation for myself. Lina does a better job of getting high quality input from the kids than I do. I'm going to ask her for her secrets. Yes, I think this will definitely change how I teach. I need to better ponder for next year when the tools will come in handy. (It's hard midstream to find things that are perfect fits.) I definitely want to use podcasts and screencasts next year. The only tool I don't see myself using is Twitter. I honestly despise it. I have a lot to sort through and ponder for next year.
 * Pi2.1 Reflections**