Journal 7- Kidspiration/iMovie

Becoming involved with Kidspiration has been a positive learning experience. I found it very useful for the grades that I aim to teach, which is Elementary. It also can assist a great deal with English Learners. Kidspiration uses animated graphics to promote learning. Everything from creating games and lessons, to creating beliefs and acknowledgment. They are so many aspects that Kidspiration can keep a child engaged for a while, and therefore should be incorporated n class. It is an interactive site that allows students to learn on their own from a lesson a teacher created. Students would like it because it can be applied to all subjects. Having Kidspiration as a learning tool is a huge asset. I will use it for my own children.

I had the experience to create an iMovie from the Mac computers at CSUSM. Mr. Heil had taken digital pictures and we were able to build a film with images we liked. I learned so much about how to edit and transition the still frames. I can use this in all areas of my life. The educational future I see is full of many imovies. However, it does take up MASS storage space and I now have even more respect for movie editors! I feel very privileged to have a MAC in my household, this experience has been a tutorial of Some sort. With all the features and tricks that I learned from a MAC, making iPhotos and iMovies, the iCAL, I don't think I will buy anything other than a MAC!

You could use an iMovie for a science class dissection! Students would have a great time taking photos and reiterating steps through this type of learning. I am not really into movies, but see how many little tricks can be applied to create a great show. Having an iMac in the classroom with this feature would have high student praise! When i used the tutorial on atomic, I learned many transitions and features of editing. It would be very easy to incorporate this software with school field trips, etc. I did enjoy.