Using Basic Classroom Tools & Programs To Create Digital Products

Using Basic Classroom Tools and Programs To Create Digital Products By: Jean Dolling http://www.davis.k12.ut.us/Page/18377Oak Hills Elementary

2nd Grade Teacher

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2Programs and Tools Needed

3SAMPLEDolling/Thompsons Persuasive Writing

4MARISSA

5SAILOSI

6CARTER

7ELLIE

8SOUND SET-UPFirst, plug the stereo headphones into the microphone jack. Then, right click on the speaker icon at the bottom right by the time. Next, click on recording devices. The computer should recognize theres a recording device such as the headset with a built in mic. It will have a green check by it.Right click on the recording device marked with the green check and then click on properties. Click on the Levels tab. Find the Microphone Boost tab; click and hold it while sliding it all the way to the right.

9STUDENT RECORDINGSHave students practice reading their work aloud to minimize mistakes.

Down in the bottom left corner there is a Windows Start button. Click on it and place your cursor over All Programs without clicking.

Find the Accessories Folder and open it.

Now, open Sound Recorder by clicking on it.

You are ready to begin recording.

Be sure to have the student read into the side of the headphones that is connected to the cord.

Click on Start Recording and wait for the clock to begin timing.

Once student is done recording they hit Stop Recording. The computer will then prompt them to save their recording. Name it and save it to your designated storage spot: H drive, Dropbox, SkyDrive, flash drive, etc.

10PHOTOGRAPHING STUDENT WORKTake pictures of desired student work with your digital camera. An I-pad works great too.

Save images in the desired location such as a flash drive, Dropbox, SkyDrive or H drive along with student recordings. There are two ways to do this when using a digital camera: using the camera cord or a USB SD Memory Card Reader .

11PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER

Open PowerPoint creating a new file.

Set-up each childs slide using the two content layout inserting photos and recording. I found that the blank page worked well too.

12Do you ever feel like this when new programs or technology are presented?

Hopefully, this is NOT the case today.13Other Uses Documenting Reading Fluency

Documenting Speech and Interventions

Student Portfolios

Educator Portfolios

14http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdxEAt91D7k

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