Day 2 Readings

Defining Tools for a New Learning Space: Writing and Reading Class Blogs was the article I read from Merlot by JOLT

Storyboards
There are many types of them. Free software or special programs you can buy. However, they all say the same thing....plan, plan, plan. Make sure you have an idea before you shoot the commercial.
Make sure your plan is being consistant.
Have pictures along with your narration.
I particularly liked the pdf and can see me using it with my sixth graders for a baginning of school year project. Small groups make a movie to introduce themselves to the class and teacher. this will set the tone for the school year of hands-on learning.
It will also help when I have my math class working on their podcasts to explain fraction problems. they will have already learned one method for planning a presentation.