Remix #4 – Video

Remix #4 – Video

by Heather Barton

| Syndicated
November 29, 2012

] As a teacher, I realize the value of a well-crafted video. Taking the written word and making the themes, images, and ideas explode in a cacophony of color for the learner. What many of those learners do not realize … Continue reading →
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Remix Project #3 – Design

by Heather Barton

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November 7, 2012

I love to work with design. From the corporate world to the classroom, I have been known to play for hours with the elements of an artifact. I have created brochures, business cards, invoices, multimedia PowerPoint, and graphic organizers to … Continue reading →
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Remix #2 (Audio): Jingle Jangle Tutorial

by Heather Barton

| Syndicated
October 11, 2012

Step 1: Write the Script All projects start with a good script. This script, while not my best, was fun to write from the perspective of a dog. I was inspired, of course, by the cutest puppy in the world! … Continue reading →
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Remix #2 (Audio): Jingle Jangle

by Heather Barton

| Syndicated
October 9, 2012

I have to admit, I love mixing audio into a video file. It’s one of my favorite things to do. Finding the perfect song that matches the mood of an image – purely delicious. That’s why this project challenged me … Continue reading →
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Remix #1 (Visual): Adapt an Artist’s Work / Techy Mona

by Heather Barton

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September 19, 2012

The hardest part of this assignment was deciding which option to choose in order to complete the task. Now I really understand how my students feel when I tell them to “be creative” and they look at me as if … Continue reading →
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Exorcism, Wikipedia, & Britannica – Oh my!

by Heather Barton

| Syndicated
September 13, 2012

Our task was to examine an entry into three different mediums. The topic of examination was exorcism and we researched this term through a hardback encyclopedia, an online encyclopedia, and Wikipedia. We all have a perception that what we read … Continue reading →
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My Teaching Life

by Heather Barton

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September 12, 2012

The Images What is my day like as a teacher? That’s a complicated question for any teacher to answer. We would all say that our job is to educate the minds of the future, but the reality of being a … Continue reading →
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Class Discussion

by Heather Barton

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September 12, 2012

Tabitha and I were nervous to go first when it came to the discussion of Harry Rheingold’s novel Net Smart – but we rocked! We loved the spirited discussion that sprang from the video we created as well as the … Continue reading →
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Weekly Happenings

by Heather Barton

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August 30, 2012

What a week! Only four days of school, so it should have been a breeze, right?!?! WRONG-O! After three days of committee meetings, planning for a curriculum shift in adding tutoring to the school day, and Master’s course work, I … Continue reading →
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Hello world!

by Heather Barton

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August 23, 2012

Hello all, look for more posts soon!
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