Wiki

Today I learnt how to make a wiki. A wiki is a collaboration tool where pages can be changed and published straight away. Within our class we made a wiki page where all of us were able to make pages. Down below is a link to the page.
http://es1a2014.pbworks.com/w/page/89336291/FrontPage

Our wiki was about 'Technology through the ages.'

This was the home page and you were able to edit it at any time. I was able to add images, change the font, add colour, add links etc.

You were able to click on the different pages which were allocated on the right side of the page. For example I selected 'Education and Technology in Niger'. I was able to add information, pictures and videos to any of the pages which i selected.

Wiki's are great to use in an educational environment as anyone can add information, delete information, add pictures, add videos, or comment on the different pages. This is great for learning as a teacher can use this for the class to discuss new information. 

Today I made a movie on iMovie. I decided I was going to focus on different learning contexts. Firstly I had to download the images and then import the pictures onto my iMovie.

I had to import the pictures in the order i wanted to use them. I found this straight forward and easy to do. I then wanted to add a title so i clicked on add title like below, i was able to add a title anywhere on the movie, but i decided to add it onto the picture i selected 

It allowed me to add a title to each of my slides. I then decided to add a transition to each of my slides.

This was also simple and easy to do. I added different transition's to different slides for example i added a fade in transition to make the previous photo fade in to the next photo. 

It was easy to add music as it was connected to my iTunes. I decided to add the song 'photograph' by Ed Sheeran. As I thought it was relevant. 

I only had to drop and drag down the song to where i wanted it to be played from. 

I then had to import it into my blog this was also very easy and straight forward 

I found this app 'iMovie' very straight forward, it was more focused for older children, but i believe children would be able to use this app. I would use this app again if i had to make another video. I would use this app in a school environment as I think children and  teenagers would find it easy and practical to use.

This is my final video.

Animation

ANIMATION- 2 ANIMAT

We had to make a animation on the app 2animate. This app was designed for children, and I thought it was easy enough for a child to use. The only thing I found difficult was the drawing as I am not very good at drawing and I found it hard to keep a steady hand to draw straight lines. I decided to do something easy. I think 2animate is a fun app, and I think children would find this fun and interesting to use. Animation is a fun and interesting way to educate a child, they are able to learn how to draw and make fun animation. I think this would be great in a education environment especially with younger children. 

Directions into my uni.

Today in Uni we had to make a photo story only using 7 pictures. I decided to take photos of directions into my univeristy. This activity was fun and interesting. As I had only been in uni for a few weeks it gave me the chance to also have a look around, which has helped me find my lecture halls. I could of used many more photos but was limited as I only had to use 7, so this was difficult. I believe this was a good activity to do. 

Reflection

Websites!!!!

We had to find a reliable and resourseful website to be able to find information. We had to be able to find the publisher and the date of publish, we also had to find the author ( if there was one). To make sure the website was valid we had to use easywho. Which allows you to find out information about your web  page and the publisher and the author. This webpage allows you to find out if the owner of the website owns any other websites. If there was anything wrong with the webpage, easywho would notice this. We also had to find out if the website was owned by a private company, an organisation or an individual.

This is what the easy who website looks like. 
So for example i would type in a website i may be using e.g. FACE BOOK.

You are then able to find out who wrote it, what date is was published, when it expires, the author, and if the author owns any other pages.







We have to ensure we choose a accurate and reliable website. If you are using a website for a academic reason, you will have to ensure the website is written by a reliable source. 

I would use a website which has the url..

 gov.uk   or    ac.uk 

Which is a reliable source and shows me this has been written in a academic and accurate way. 

By doing this task I have learnt to never use 

Wikipedia 
as it can be written by anyone, and anyone in the world can add or take information away from it, so this shows this is not a reliable source, and the information may be inaccurate. 

From doing this activity I have been able to find out if information I am using from the internet is reliable and correct. This activity has helped me with different tasks I need to do for university e.g. essays. 

First week in uni

University Life.

I started in Trinity St David in September, I am in my first year and I am doing Educational Studies.I decided to choose this course because I want to be a primary school teacher. I still live at home because I live close to the university that I am able to travel everyday.

When I first started I was worried about meeting friends because I am living at home I thought it would be difficult, but I was lucky to meet new friends where most of them still live at home. I also met friends who live on campus and have come from different places. I am enjoying meeting new people, although it is scary.

I was really worried about the work load but our timetable is really nice and we have two days off a week so I am able to do my work and catch up if needed and work in a school for experience on my other days off. I also work part time so I have to juggle working,placement and university into my busy life.

So far I am enjoying Uni life, I have made new friends and I am enjoying my lectures. I cant wait for the future.