tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19725633970066753962024-03-19T03:48:43.745-05:00LOST TEACHER TOOLSTechnology reviews and tutorials for Education. Reflections on teaching and learning.Thanh Tranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05531601232711981400noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1972563397006675396.post-65360784987014550892020-06-23T13:31:00.001-05:002020-06-23T13:33:57.265-05:00How to Record Video on PowerPoint<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGxPxp4ieMGIa240HzWPev0ad9FZsSsVRIZA5RIA4x2DlUCU38RANySM-oPbWex3w79jkFqw7ZQar0zveyLS0wkgFtXqIOEvt_xRkyAXfIw206PcuK6Hjkov_Qk8Ga1SgsfcS1zu6bZw8/s500/the+lost+teacher.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGxPxp4ieMGIa240HzWPev0ad9FZsSsVRIZA5RIA4x2DlUCU38RANySM-oPbWex3w79jkFqw7ZQar0zveyLS0wkgFtXqIOEvt_xRkyAXfIw206PcuK6Hjkov_Qk8Ga1SgsfcS1zu6bZw8/w500-h500/the+lost+teacher.png" width="500" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">How to add video to PowerPoint</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /><br /></div>Did you know that Microsoft PowerPoint provides an option to record video, specifically your webcam video, over your lecture presentation? This is not just your voice-- but YOUR FACE. <div><br /></div><div>There are many options to record lecture videos, but one of the challenges that instructors face is how to record their faces while giving a slide presentation lecture. Recording a lecture with voiceover can be fine, but sometimes showing one's face adds another human element to the lecture. Some go out and pay for Camtasia or try to do a workaround by recording themselves lecturing in Zoom, but few know that the standard presentation software on their work computers have this option.<div><br /></div><div>In today's post, I want to share with you how to do this in PowerPoint, a presentation software that is usually installed on most instructors' computers.</div><div><br /></div><div><div>Two issues worth noting are:</div><div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>This feature is not available on the Mac version</li><li>It takes a long time for the video to process</li></ol></div><div><br /></div><div>You can watch my YouTube explanation on how to get started here:</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/gnUtvGg9kp0" width="560"></iframe></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div>Thanh Tranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05531601232711981400noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1972563397006675396.post-87045473329950416382019-11-14T10:11:00.001-06:002019-11-14T10:13:43.621-06:00Presenting the Online Teaching Program<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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This January, the University of Houston's College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences's (CLASS) Office of Educational Technology launched our <i><a href="http://www.uh.edu/class/oet/online-teaching/index.php#0" target="_blank">Online Teaching Program</a> </i>(OTP). Last week I had the pleasure of presenting about it to UH faculty at the university's <i>Emerging Trends in Educational Technology</i> seminar series in a program called <i>Applying the Pedagogy of Online Teaching and Learning to Design a New Pop Culture Course</i>. ๐<br />
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Despite providing hundreds of online courses for students, our large university does not have any formal training programs for preparing instructors to teach online. Although the OTP was developed in CLASS, the training program is open to <b>all </b>UH faculty in other colleges who are interested in developing online courses.<br />
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In this presentation, I introduced the OTP's mission and goals, explained how Quality Matters and the principle of backward design influenced the training program, and gave an overview of the program's learning modules and outcomes. Melody Li, the first faculty to complete the OTP and receive the CLASS Online Course Grant, followed me by discussing how our program affected her course planning process, and she also shared the design of her course. Lastly, my colleague and co-facilitator of the OTP, Fang Fang, wrapped up the presentation by discussing best practices when designing a course and the results of a recent student survey.<br />
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Over the summer I've been working on designing templates for classroom use. I've made a number of newsletter templates over the years in and out of the classroom, but I've never tried creating a planner template. I noticed that these digital planners are actually quite popular on Teachers Pay Teachers, many of them are made available on Google Drive, so I decided to give it a try, too!</div>
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First I put together the zen doodle artwork backgrounds using an online design application. Then I created several templates using a slideshow application. Finally, I combined the two, and voila-- a digital planner now available at my TPT store:<br />
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Although the teacher planner / agenda is digital, these templates are meant for you to customize then print as hard copies. The zen doodle designs are to encourage you to color and relax while you get organized or sit in meetings;). I know how UNrelaxing the school year can be!</div>
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I have refrained from making too many templates with many text titles because I feel that as a user, you benefit more from having various organizers and the ability to customize the digital resource. If you want an extra row or column, simply right-click the box and insert. You can modify or delete any text in the files. You can use a variety of designs every month or week-- simply print them out from the file you want. You can repurpose any template and remove all the teacher-related text to make it a generic planner. These files were created for you to easily customize. Download this resource only if you are comfortable using Microsoft PowerPoint and tables. ๐.</div>
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<li>Year in a glance (current year) updated yearly</li>
<li>Year in a glance (following year)</li>
<li>Important dates of the year</li>
<li>One page 5-day calendar (M-F)</li>
<li>Two pages 7-day calendar, Page 1 of 2</li>
<li>Two pages 7-day calendar blank, Page 2 of 2</li>
<li>Weekly calendar A</li>
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<li>Two pages weekly lesson plans (with columns for different periods and in case your subjects vary by days), Page 1 of 2</li>
<li>Two pages weekly lesson plans, Page 2 of 2</li>
<li>Daily lesson plan</li>
<li>Schedule</li>
<li>To-do list</li>
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<li>Two-page gradebook, Page 1 of 2</li>
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<li>3-column list</li>
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If you like staying organized and love adult coloring books, give <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Teacher-Coloring-Planner-in-Zen-Doodle-Designs-4048166" target="_blank">this planner</a> a try!</div>
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One thing that could be addressed more often in teacher education is the importance of instructional alignment when planning lessons. Specifically, aligning assessments and activities to learning objectives / outcomes. Alignment is often taught <b>implicitly</b>, through modeling or having student teachers apply selected teaching strategies that demonstrate best practices in lesson planning.<br />
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The first time alignment was <b>explicitly</b> introduced to me was after I stopped teaching and took a course called Instructional Design through the University of Houston's <a href="http://www.uh.edu/education/degree-programs/cuin-ldt-med/" target="_blank">Learning, Design, and Technology program</a>. I was assigned a book called <i>The Systematic Design of Instruction</i> by Walter Dick, Lou Carey, and James O. Carey to use with course activities and in planning my capstone project. The Dick and Carey model is a backwards-- instructional design model that is very detailed compared to other models out there. As I shifted to working in instructional design and educational technology, I learned more about different instructional design models, but most build on this backwards approach.<br />
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Alignment shows that your assessments correlate to your goals and objectives, specifically standards decided by your state if you are in K-12. In higher education, it's similar-- except instructors themselves are the ones who outline the course goals. Backwards design helps to focus, stop, and ask yourself whether doing an activity actually reinforces the objectives and prepares students for the assessment. This is especially important in online course design where it is easy to throw in an extra reading or video that may not be necessary for learners.<br />
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Traditionally, teachers decide on content, then derive activities and assessments based on the content in mind. This is the approach that I often see in higher education, and it was also my approach my first year of teaching. In order to make sure that your teaching and learning plan is aligned, best practices in instructional design says you should begin with your goals and objectives at the forefront, select your assessments, and lastly, decide on the learning activities. This concept is called <b>backwards</b> design, a term introduced by Jay McTighe and Grant Wiggins in their book, <i>Understanding By Design</i>.<br />
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In contrast, <b>forward</b> design is when you decide on learning activities first, assessments next, and review the objectives last. In those cases, you might find that the activities may not directly support the desired outcome, or that your test did not accurately measure what was intended.<br />
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From what I've seen, many teachers use backwards design in K-12. It all starts with lesson planning with your curriculum. Although writing lesson plans can feel like a time consumer, it is a way to self check that what you are doing leads to students accomplishing the learning objectives.<br />
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For example, in my past district I was expected to download and use the district curriculum at the beginning of the school year. From what I can remember, its format began with the the state standards which include broad goals and specific objectives, key ideas, example test questions, and suggested activities. Curriculum varied by district but is always based on the state standards. Using the standards, I designed assessments and learning activities.<br />
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Assessment is an on-going process in K-12 in an effort to personalize instruction. In regular grade-level meetings with my school principal, teachers were required to present data analysis on how students performed on benchmark assessments. The analysis included an overview of class and individual performance based on question numbers, the objectives, what students had correct or missed, how many missed what, and whether or not the objective needed to be revisited as a whole group, in small groups, or individually. Lesson plans and group activities were planned based on ongoing analysis. This felt like overkill, but it enhanced instructional alignment.<br />
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When I adjuncted for a college online course, I caught myself forgetting the principle of alignment like it was my first year teaching third grade again! I kept putting in an extra video or reading and expanding the course content, but those extras could have been optional or taken out entirely ๐ . Recently, I was refreshed on the importance of learning objectives because I am in the process of designing a course about best practices in teaching online.<br />
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I've found that thinking about alignment by keeping objectives at the forefront has really helped me stay focused when planning learning experiences. I hope that reading about this concept here or elsewhere will help you, too.Thanh Tranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05531601232711981400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1972563397006675396.post-3300074386901412492018-05-01T17:30:00.000-05:002018-05-05T12:48:12.397-05:00A Look at Video Previews on Teachers Pay Teachers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In January 2018, TeachersPayTeachers.com started making the video preview option available for all teacher-authors on their website. This option allows any one who sells or shares online teaching products to upload a video preview to help visitors who view product pages better understand the product before downloading. Previously, visitors could view thumbnails or download PDF document previews.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Option to upload a preview video in the product details</td></tr>
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In the months leading up to the addition, TPT did some testing, sent emails about this, and even provided a webinar in January which can be accessed here: <a href="https://readytalk.webcasts.com/viewer/event.jsp?ei=1175379&tp_key=d0919fefa3">https://readytalk.webcasts.com/viewer/event.jsp?ei=1175379&tp_key=d0919fefa3</a><br />
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I have been a teacher-author on TPT since Fall 2013, and have devoted a ton of time to developing the educational resources to give away or sell. I understand that video can fill many gaps lacking in text explanations, but it made me a little weary because I know all the work it requires to make videos effective.<br />
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Amy Berner, the Director of Seller Happiness, and Meighan Agosta, TPT Community Team member, hosted the information webinar. One of the first and most important statements from the session was that <b>"video previews did not result in any statistically significant increase in sale."</b> Right off the bat, they tell you not to do it for sales.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Screenshot from the webinar listing feedback from people who liked the video previews</td></tr>
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Although 78% of those surveyed reported that "video previews gave them a better understanding of the resource" I did not feel this way when I watched about 20+ random video preview videos before writing this blog post. It seemed like roughly 1 out of 10 videos were effective in communicating the product purpose.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Screenshot from the webinar listing feedback from people who did not like the video previews</td></tr>
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I wonder if the reason why I feel these video previews are mostly ineffective is because of my expectations. When I think of a video preview, I think of a short focused clip that describes what a product is about, similar to Amazon product videos posted by sellers. This was not what I regularly encountered on TPT.<br />
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It didn't take long for me to be confused watching some of the videos. After going through a number of them, I distinguished a few ways that teacher-authors have been purposing this new upload tool. Below are some issues I noticed.<br />
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<b>#1. Awkward timing</b><br />
Many of the TPT videos that I watched started or ended abruptly. Videos often displayed a certain length of time, but when I clicked on the product pages to watch them, most of them do not play for that length. For example:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Grade Essays" video time states 17:26</td></tr>
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<b>#2. Lack of focus</b><br />
TPT video preview guidelines are ignored. Many sellers talked about teaching in the videos without discussing the overall product. Visitors must read the product details to build context before watching the videos in order for the viewing to make sense.<br />
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<b>#3. Video previews or video products?</b><br />
An explanation for awkward timing and lack of focus could be that some sellers' products are multimedia or video lessons. Instead of creating video previews that give context and explain the video product, sellers just insert clips of their actual videos for sale.<br />
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Such preview methods are used for text products where teacher-authors input screenshots of the product documents. However, this method does not easily transfer to video products. Thoughtful design should go in to creating the video preview-- otherwise it will just appear to be a random video.<br />
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The issues I was seeing is not entirely because of teacher-authors. The way that TPT has approached using video explains a lot.<br />
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Below is a screenshot from the TPT Help area about <i>selling </i>video.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">TPT Help > Video on TPT! > Seller Questions</td></tr>
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One of the dropdowns for selling videos is about creating previews for video products.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">TPT explains using video preview for paid videos and free videos</td></tr>
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Different from selling video is <i>creating video previews</i> for regular document-type resources<i>.</i><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">TPT Help > Video Previews for Resources</td></tr>
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<b>Summary of the screenshots</b><br />
Video previews for paid videos can be customized otherwise TPT uses the first 30 seconds of the video product. For free videos, those not logged in will see the first thirty seconds. Those logged in will see the full free video. Video previews for regular (non-video) resources must be developed by the teacher-author. See how this gets confusing for someone who is just browsing?<br />
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<b>#4. Video previews as video platforms</b><br />
A number of the video previews are straight-up full free videos. It seems that some teacher-authors have turned to TPT versus using YouTube, TeacherTube, etc. as a platform for uploading videos about teaching. TPT was not designed to be a video platform, so I don't think using it is effective for that purpose yet, but TPT <i>could </i>be trying to move in that direction.<br />
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Don't use video previews as a way to increase earnings</h3>
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One of the most important messages from the webinar was that you should not use video previews as a way to increase earnings. Instead, TPT recommends:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Reasons to use video previews</td></tr>
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The hosts stated: "You can't (and shouldn't) do it all." I agree, time should be spent on improving the actual product. Looking around, most teacher-authors are sticking to using images and texts for their page descriptions.<br />
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Video previews are time-consuming and they are just an option, though a tricky option. It's good that TPT provides an extra option for teacher-authors, but I think that it would help to set more obvious and standardized guidelines. If you are interested in making video previews, I recommend visiting both the Help area: <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Help/Video-Previews-for-Resources?aref=wkotje6z">https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Help/Video-Previews-for-Resources?aref=wkotje6z</a> and their detailed document guide in a Google Doc which can be accessed here: <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/19beJxfLo3gzUHx8mUcpj40X1pChpa4pTHilEZ5PUAng/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/19beJxfLo3gzUHx8mUcpj40X1pChpa4pTHilEZ5PUAng/edit?usp=sharing</a></div>
Thanhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16323528811852915783noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1972563397006675396.post-55134842171196454192018-04-25T17:30:00.000-05:002018-04-27T07:43:33.574-05:00How To Schedule Your Blogger Post to Automatically Publish<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This tutorial will explain how you can schedule your Blogger or Blogspot draft to automatically publish at a set date and time.<br />
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1. Go to your Blogger dashboard, and select the post you want to schedule.<br />
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2. On the right-hand side of your post, select the <b>Post Settings</b> and select Schedule. Choose the <i>Set date and time</i> option.</div>
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About a year after I came back from the <a href="http://jetprogramme.org/en/" target="_blank">Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program</a>, I met a girl my age at a party who was interested in the program. She said to me that she didn't apply when she was in college because she felt it was too competitive. After finishing the program I had completely forgotten about the lengthiness of the process and the anxiety it caused for its applicants.<br />
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In this post I will express my opinions on what you can do to strengthen your JET application.<br />
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Background</h3>
The JET Program invites professionals to Japan to teach at its PK-12 schools or work at its government offices. It is organized by several Japanese government branches which include: the Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), and the Ministry of Education among others. JET Program participants who become Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) are likely to go on to work for a public school or a Board of Education. Those who become Coordinators for International Relations (CIRs) work in government offices as interpreters or translators.<br />
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Acceptance Rate</h3>
My brother-in-law joined the program in 2010 and my sister and I later joined in 2011 as teachers, so I experienced the process in different ways. At the time that my sister and I joined, a Consulate-General of Japan in Houston's website <a href="http://www.houston.us.emb-japan.go.jp/en/archive/2011/page20110724_JET%20Rec.htm" target="_blank">article </a>stated that 31 out of 200+ applicants were selected from the Texas and Oklahoma states. That is roughly 1 out of 7 applicants. Unfortunately I can not find recent information for the Texoma participants who depart from Houston.<br />
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The main program's <a href="https://jetprogramusa.org/about/" target="_blank">2018 website</a> states: "The JET Program typically receives 4,000-5,000 applications each year from U.S. applicants. Of these, 1,000-1,100 will be selected for participation on the JET Program." It seems that roughly 1 out of 5 applicants will be selected depending on where you apply.<br />
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Acceptance statistics often lack context and can lead to some fearful assumptions, so that is why I want to look beyond these numbers and hopefully help someone who is interested in applying be more optimistic.<br />
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Who are the applicants?</h3>
Though there is no age limit, the JET Program seems to target young college-aged professionals and those who have few years of professional work experience under their belt. JET representatives who work for local consulates can be found at university job fairs speaking to students who are getting ready to graduate. I think it's safe to assume that most applicants are under thirty years old.<br />
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I also think that most applicants are intrinsically motivated; the salary is incredibly low for entry-level full-time American jobs and compared to other teach-abroad programs. That is one of the reasons why the competition seems hard-- just about everyone you know who applies <i>really </i>wants to get in. Unlike regular college or company job applicants, those who apply to JET are probably not applying to five other places because there are few choices with benefits like JET.<br />
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The foreign English teachers I interacted with varied in interests and knowledge about Japan or the Japanese language before learning about the program. This could range from people who have traveled to Japan in the past or who want to travel, to American-born Japanese looking to reconnect with a distant culture, to people who were simply looking for a new job, and ofcourse, the J-popculture enthusiasts who wanted to live out their dreams of being in Japan. Some JETs had extensive knowledge of Japanese, and many, like me, knew zero of it.<br />
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That is why I'm not sure if knowing Japanese will give you a significant edge in the application process (unless you are applying for a CIR position), but having some sort of personal or professional connection to the Japanese culture could show that you are in it for more than just a job. I was a regular school-teacher when I knew that I was going to apply to the JET Program, so I incorporated a cultural exchange program with another Japanese school in to my teaching plan. I was able to bring this up in my application process and when I discussed it during the interview, I received a positive reaction from the committee. Before you apply, think about what cultural and community experiences you can get involved in early that will strengthen your application.<br />
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Factoring Teaching Experience</h3>
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I am positive that having any type of teaching accreditation such as completing a formal teaching program, acquiring a teaching certificate, or being some sort of teacher in a school will significantly increase your likelihood of getting in to JET. My sister and brother-in-law both completed formal teaching programs, and I was already a teacher, and we all got in. In the city that I worked, about a third or half of the JETs were formerly teachers in their countries or had completed some sort of teaching program. You will notice that on the JET Program's U.S.A. page under the Required Documents page and the Additional Materials heading that you are encouraged to submit teaching certifications first.</div>
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Other Experiences</h3>
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Many applicants' degree track or work experiences may not align with the ALT job they apply for and some do not have the flexibility to complete a teaching program. To those applicants I recommend that they give themselves at least a year before the deadline to:</div>
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<li>Volunteer at tutoring or teaching centers to highlight that you can teach.</li>
<li>Volunteer for things that might require leadership or coordinating efforts to show that you are self-sufficient and work well with others.</li>
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I have met two people who graduated as business or engineer majors who knew little about Japan but still got in the program-- these cases are rare. Ideally, you should show a gradation of experiences that relate to your application. I think a year of related activities is enough especially considering how young most applicants are.<br />
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After working with Japanese people and dealing with some "formal papers" situations, I have found that Japanese paperwork requires a high-- even annoying level of detail and perfection. Few things are completed online or digitally. Oftentimes information about yourself must be written in ink and any mistakes must be stamped with your official seal to show correction or the copy must be thrown away. In that case, the paper handler will have to nervously call their supervisor to ask for another sheet because they are not trusted with multiple copies. The point I am trying to make is that the application you fill out, wherever you are, is essentially a Japanese one, and it will require your highest attention to detail. I get the feeling that a number of applicants get rejected because their applications are sloppy or incomplete.<br />
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Another reason why applicants are anxious is because there are few similar alternatives to turn to. Are there any other programs that have a longstanding reputation, is managed by the national government, provides similar accommodations, and takes place in one of the safest countries in the world?<br />
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If you are an American student who is truly interested in teaching abroad in an established program then I also recommend checking out something called the <a href="https://us.fulbrightonline.org/" target="_blank">Fullbright English Assistant Teaching Program</a> sponsored by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). Japan is one of the participating countries! Yes, the word <i>Fullbright </i>carries distinguishment, therefore competition, but keep in mind that this is for an EAT position, not for research. I learned about this specific program only recently, but it has been around for some time.<br />
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Imagine waiting nearly eight months from the time you submit your application, to getting an invitation for an interview, to when you receive news that you are admitted or rejected. While waiting you read the online stories about people getting rejected. The waiting was the worst part of the entire process!<br />
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It is an incredibly long process. I personally know someone who was declined their first time, and it is very difficult to try trying again. It is important during this time to keep your options open. Know that if your mind is set on teaching abroad or going to Japan, there are still many other options other than JET. Just Google it!<br />
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Building your credentials and laying it out in an application takes a lot of work. However, once you receive news you are in the JET Program, it will all be worth it. Good luck!<br />
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Seven years ago when I accepted a teaching job in Japan I knew I had to learn Japanese FAST. At that time the only language instruction I had ever received was for French in middle and high schools, and like most young students, I was disinterested so I did not learn much.<br />
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This time I was much more motivated. I decided that the best thing I could do in the little time I had was to learn to speak some basic phrases. I purchased <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/Pimsleur-Japanese-Basic-Course-Understand/dp/0743550722/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1521055072&sr=8-1&keywords=pimsleur+japanese" target="_blank">my first audio lessons</a> through Amazon from a company called Pimsleur.<br />
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I squeezed in a few 30-minute lessons before I hopped on a plane to a foreign country at the end of July. My knowledge of Japanese was close to zero. For over a season I kept myself busy with my teaching job and basically, with surviving in Japan. It was nearly November when I reached a point where I could take a breather, then I finally dived into language learning. Each day I listened to an audio recording, wrote the new phrases I learned in roman letters, and reviewed flashcards until I completed my first set of audio recordings.<br />
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My Japanese speaking ability improved remarkably compared to my peers who arrived at the same time as I did and who were studying Japanese as beginners. Diligent use of the audio lessons gave me the confidence to speak aloud, something which many learners of foreign languages take a long time to build.<br />
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The Pimsleur audio lessons are an excellent supplement for listening to and speaking a language. Later, I went on to use their Level 2 Japanese audio lessons, and just last year, I tried their Level 1 Mandarin lessons before I visited China. I found that their teaching strategy was pretty much the same for the Mandarin lessons. On their website's <i>Our Method</i> tab, they explain that they use graduated interval recall, the principle of anticipation, core vocabulary, and organic learning in their lessons. Below is an explanation of what these mean in my own plain English.<br />
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<b>Gradual Interval Recall</b> - introducing new words and language patterns gradually while building on the last.<br />
<b>Principle of Anticipation</b> - using a consistent try-then-self-check system.<br />
<b>Core vocabulary</b> - using words that appear frequently in Japanese conversation.<br />
<b>Organic learning</b> - using language examples from realistic scenarios.<br />
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I think those terms are just a sort of fancy way to describe common language learning methods. Most textbooks do the same thing, but I think the principle of anticipation makes Pimsleur a bit unique. When practiced with diligent intent I have found the audio lessons improve listening, pronunciation, and automaticity.<br />
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Listening</h3>
Each lesson is 30 minutes long. It usually begins with listening to a conversation that has new vocabulary. You review old vocabulary or you are introduced to new vocabulary. The grammar patterns build on what was covered and gradually adds something new each time. The lesson ends with the replaying of the conversation to check if you can follow.<br />
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Pronunciation</h3>
The recordings include pauses to allow you to repeat vocabulary or phrases, or to respond to conversational cues. The Japanese speakers enunciated very clearly, but I found the Mandarin speakers to vary.<br />
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Automaticity</h3>
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Past vocabulary and phrases are built in to new lessons. Half of each lesson requires you to practice speaking out loud old and new words. This repetition improves automatic recall and builds speaking fluency. The conversation at the end of each audio lesson gradually shifts to you responding in conversations at near normal speeds.<br />
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I have listened to another popular audio language company, Japanese Pod 101. Similar to Pimsleur, they have expanded into lessons in many different languages. I found Japanese Pod 101 to be very instructor-centered, almost like a fun lecture. Its beginner's audio lessons spend a great deal of time on listening to languages, explanations, and learning about Japanese culture. Pimsleur on the other hand, is practice-centered and purely exercise. Its beginner's lessons focus on listening and speaking Japanese.<br />
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Limitations</h3>
Pimsleur lessons can improve your speaking ability, but it is very limited in other aspects of language learning. Even though my Japanese sounded pretty decent after living in Japan a few months, I could hardly read much less write. The audio lessons lacked grammar explanations, so I was very confused at times, especially in the later lessons. In a way, that was helpful because I had to piece Japanese together using my own logic. I finished the first set of lessons in 2-3 months and quickly moved on to using textbooks to fill the gaps. <br />
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Years later, I now see that the <a href="http://www.pimsleur.com/" target="_blank">Pimsleur website</a> provides some kind of bundle that comes with the audio lessons, reading lessons, games, apps, among other learning tools.<br />
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Unfortunately, their comprehensive lessons come with a big price tag! A quick Google search will show that there are so many free and inexpensive language learning tools out there that I can not imagine spending money on this bundle.<br />
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Pimsleur was a good start to language-learning for me, though. It was an effective way to speak basic Japanese fast without spending too much time on on grammar explanations. I recommend the affordable audio lessons on Amazon if you want to learn to speak basic Japanese in a relatively short amount of time, or if you need supplemental speaking lessons.</div>
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Making photobooks have become easier, but I found it difficult deciding who to print from.<br />
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When I finally decided to print a "nice" photobook for myself and another one as a gift for my Dad, I was not sure where to begin. My very first photobook was a tiny book from Walmart printed in 2016, and though it was decent, it was a cheap little keepsake for myself. I wanted my next books to also be affordable, easy to use, and still give me quality prints.<br />
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After looking through several reviews, I noticed that there were few about Google Photos and almost none on Amazon Photo's photobooks. Google and Amazon, two brands I already like! Since so many reviews out there did not answer my basic questions, I am writing this to help you if you're deciding between these two options and looking to <b>steer away from themed templates</b>.<br />
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Amazon โญโญโญโญโญ/5 stars</b></div>
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My book was an 8"x11" hardcover with <b><u>22 pages</u></b>, $23.49 before tax. I did not use a themed template.</div>
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<li>5"x7" softcover starts at $8.99, 20 pages included 2 additional pages $1.00</li>
<li>8"x8" hardcover starts at $17.99, 20 pages included 2 additional pages $1.00</li>
<li>8"x11" hardcover starts at $21.99, 20 pages included 2 additional pages $1.50</li>
<li>12"x12" hardcover starts at $39.99, 20 pages included 2 additional pages $1.70</li>
<li>12"x12" premium layflat hardcover starts at $59.99, 20 pages included 2 additional pages $2.00</li>
<li>Shipping: FREE with Amazon Prime</li>
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<b>Google โญโญโญโญ</b><b>โญ</b><b>/5 stars</b></div>
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My book was a 9"x9" hardcover with <u><b>47 pages</b></u>, $37.98 before tax and shipping. No templates offered.</div>
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<li>7-inch square softcover, 20 pages $0.35/additional page</li>
<li>9-inch square hardcover, 20 pages $0.65/additional page</li>
<li>Shipping: $7.99</li>
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Both are affordable and competitively priced. Page costs depend on book dimensions.Amazon charges more per page, but comes with free shipping. Google costs less per page, but charges shipping. </div>
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Amazon has a huge variety of layouts and frames that you can place on each page. You can also insert individual photos into specific frames then move or resize them within. It allows you to insert words and customize the font. When you delete photos from a collage, you have the option to shuffle your images so that it will re-arrange all the photos to fill the page.<br />
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Google's formatting was very minimalistic and even restrictive. This is meant to take all the thinking out of creating a photobook. If you've ever created one, the hardest part is thinking about how to arrange all the photos. Only one image is allowed per page, and you get three basic choices on how to format the image. You can move the image around in the frame to re-center it, though Google's AI already does a great job choosing the focal point. This is nice for someone who's looking to print single images in portfolio-like books.<br />
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<b>To work around the one-image-per-page rule</b>, I had to go back to my Google photos and create collages which I then inserted as single images into my book. Google collages are also uncustomizable, and it will arrange the images for you, which can be frustrating when you want your collage to focus on certain images over others.<br />
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Amazon is great for both single and multiple-image layouts, but Google is meant for single and large image layouts only.<br />
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The usability of the online photo application was terrible. It appears that all photos must be uploaded into the project at once before you can customize it. If you upload some photos into the project, then decide to upload more photos, this will cause a big problem. What happens is that most of the images are unavailable to work with, missing from your photobook if you arranged them earlier, and you must log out and return to the project after a few <b>hours</b>. Creating this photobook was very frustrating, and contacting customer service did not help.<br />
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Images are automatically arranged and searched for based on the Google Photos timeline. Inserting new images was very easy, and going back and forth to choose and insert pictures was efficient. Google would direct me to points in my large photo timeline where it thinks I will select images. Very smart. Inserting, moving, and deleting images and pages was simple.<br />
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Amazon needs more work on usability to correct the delay when photos are added to a photobook project. Google Photos was simple to use.<br />
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The cover is smooth and glossy, true to the colors on my computer screen, and durable. The images inside, however, were roughly or slightly better than the quality of my Walmart photobook, and the colors were a little heavy on red. I was a little disappointed when I opened it up and could instantly tell that the dots-per-inch or dpi appeared low. I could see all the white spaces in between the color prints when I looked at it closely. Why did the cover printed so nicely, but the images inside printed so-so? My cover images were full photo splashes that printed nicely, so I wonder if the quality changes when the photos were resized inside the frames?<br />
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<b>Google โญโญโญโญโญ/5 stars</b><br />
I was super pleased with the quality of the images! The cover for this was also nicely printed. First, the colors were rich and practically mirrored the iMac screen from where I customized the photobook. Second, when I look closely at the photos in this book, tiny dots are difficult to detect and the colors paint the pages naturally. Even pages with images that I altered into collages printed nicely on the pages. There is a clear difference in the dpi between the Amazon and the Google photobooks.</div>
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Most of the photos in both the Amazon and Google photobooks were taken using <u style="font-weight: bold;">the same digital Canon camera</u> and settings, and taken around the same time +/-1 year, but Google's printing quality noticeably surpassed Amazon's.<br />
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<b>Amazon Photos 3.5/5 stars</b><br />
Choose Amazon if you're:<br />
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<li>printing less than 20 pages</li>
<li>prefer to customize images on each page</li>
<li>printing regular images from a smartphone</li>
<li>a fan of Snapfish photos (this brand appeared when my photobook was loading)</li>
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<b>Google Photos 4.25/5 stars</b><br />
Choose Google if you're:<br />
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<li>printing a lot more than 20 pages</li>
<li>want quality pictures for special occasions or for professional display</li>
<li>printing high resolution images</li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Google Photobook front cover</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Google Photobook photos</td></tr>
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I like both of my photobooks, but the Google one is the winner for me. It took a lot less time to create a book through Google than on Amazon. I printed the photobook as a gift for my Dad, and I'm glad I went with this option. My parents kept commenting on how beautiful the print was.</div>
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Classroom yearbook</div>
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Classroom publishing using photos or scans of student work</div>
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Student portfolio</div>
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Student storytelling or presentation project</div>
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End-of-year or retirement album for a teacher</div>
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Thanh Tranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05531601232711981400noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1972563397006675396.post-689170598789739472017-10-13T08:08:00.001-05:002018-04-24T08:16:40.057-05:00Tips for Online Course Organization Part 1<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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As an instructional designer with some privileges to enroll into and access my college's courses, I inadvertently receive course emails from frustrated students to their professors about what to do or where to find assignments. Even if an online course is complete with a highly organized syllabus, robust content, structured assignments, goals, and clear objectives, it can still be poorly received if the learner has difficulty navigating through it all. Outlined below are three basic organization tips for instructors to support students' access to content.</div>
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1. Limit the amount of content you present.</span></h2>
A regular college online course should ideally have all or most of the content ready before the first day of class. However, it can be a little overwhelming for an online student when all this is available to them at once. Chunk content into smaller units by creating sections, folders, and modules. If your learning management system or LMS allows, try setting visibility times so that students receive content items in intervals (weekly, bi-weekly). In the Blackboard LMS, you can even use adaptive release to set criteria that requires students to visit one item at a time in a specific order.<br />
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2. Make dates predictable.</span></h2>
When dates are patterned, students can better anticipate assignments to manage their time. You can do this by having all learning module starting dates and due dates ready in the syllabus. When selecting dates, be consistent by choosing just one or two days of the week and a specific time of day when a regular assignment begins and ends. Try communicating dates in multiple ways such as through the syllabus, email, announcements, and module introductions.<br />
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3. Have a starting place.</span></h2>
University courses tend to have inconsistent formats, so this can be disorienting for students taking online classes for the first time. Help orient student to the new environment by placing the syllabus in a visible and easily accessible area. Better yet, provide an introduction area with an obvious title such as "Start Here," "Module 1," or something similar. Take it a step further by providing orientation materials such as a video-recording of you discussing the syllabus or describing how one can navigate through the course.<br />
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These are just some basic tips for if you're thinking about how to organize your online course content. I presented on this topic at one of the University of Houston's <a href="http://www.uh.edu/class/oet/emerging-trends/" target="_blank">Emerging Trends in Educational Technology</a> seminars about online learning last spring. My partner, instructional designer Todd Juneau, had the tough task of speaking about the importance of learning objectives and I followed with the second part on content organization. To see examples of how these strategies are applied in actual courses, check out my slides below!<br />
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Thanh Tranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05531601232711981400noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1972563397006675396.post-37335280873480074832016-04-29T22:01:00.001-05:002017-10-13T08:21:47.227-05:00Marenem, Inc. v. Deanna C. Jump Lawsuit Reminds Teacherpreneurs About Originality, Fair Use, and Copyright<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwvw6DkWYefhLwGKlWSGiihBwpKEtc5FSfL-3SjzhUixckhiYzSLLMY7n17voyRfD_CxK3Bg-vGXbt3iTTiIB2HYilsT1CyZolW2f1lYnaU6bGM84YrSDwd4jLCbzkHIPS_NFIJfBQSs8/s1600/Lawsuit+Reminds+Teacherpreneurs+About+Originality%252C+Fair+Use%252C+and+Copyright.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwvw6DkWYefhLwGKlWSGiihBwpKEtc5FSfL-3SjzhUixckhiYzSLLMY7n17voyRfD_CxK3Bg-vGXbt3iTTiIB2HYilsT1CyZolW2f1lYnaU6bGM84YrSDwd4jLCbzkHIPS_NFIJfBQSs8/s400/Lawsuit+Reminds+Teacherpreneurs+About+Originality%252C+Fair+Use%252C+and+Copyright.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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Recently, it came to my attention that TeachersPayTeachers superstar, <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Deanna-Jump-11" target="_blank">Deanna Jump</a>, is (or was?) involved in a lawsuit over copyright infringement. TPT is an online marketplace targeted at teachers where one can download or upload and buy or sell educational resources. In a nutshell, Marenem, Inc., a company that sells teaching resources, is suing Jump for infringing on its copyright of a phonics program called <a href="http://thesecretstories.com/" style="font-style: italic;" target="_blank">Secret Stories - Cracking the Reading Code</a> because she sells a similar product called <i>Spelling Chunks</i>. The <i>U.S. Government Publishing Office</i> has documents about the pending case <a href="https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/granule/USCOURTS-gamd-5_12-cv-00212/USCOURTS-gamd-5_12-cv-00212-1/content-detail.html" target="_blank">here</a>. The latest summary looks like the judge denied Jump motion for summary judgement, and it will probably proceed to a court trial.<br />
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I've never taught phonics, but as a former elementary teacher, I know that teachers recycle and pass on ideas from everyone and everywhere, so I wondered if this was just an honest coincidence. Looking over the <a href="https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/USCOURTS-gamd-5_12-cv-00212/pdf/USCOURTS-gamd-5_12-cv-00212-1.pdf" target="_blank">April 18, 2013 case summary</a>, I was surprised to see all the similarities in Jump's <i>Spelling Chunks</i> to Marenem, Inc.'s <i>Secret Stories</i>.<br />
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Questions that came to my mind were:<br />
<i>How long has the parts of Secret Stories in question been on the market?</i><br />
<i>Are these phonics memory strategies common knowledge among lower elementary teachers? </i><br />
<i>Why are there so many specific similarities between the two resources?</i><br />
And the obvious: <i>Did Jump knowingly replicate Marenem, Inc.'s work?</i><br />
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It's April 2016 as I write this post, but the only information I could find about the case is from April 2013. I thought this would get a little more publicity, but I guess I'm just in a small teacher world.<br />
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Like Jump, I also sell teaching resources through teacherspayteachers.com. This lawsuit reminded me to visit my own online store and question my products. About a year ago I took some educational technology courses at <a href="http://uh.edu/" target="_blank">University of Houston</a> that required me to learned about copyright and fair use issues. Since then, I've been much more mindful of what I use to create new things. I have taken many things off of my virtual store shelves and I'm in the process of revising many items.<br />
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Under Fair Use, we can "borrow" from things that are copyrighted, but we must doublecheck the amount that we use and the effects that our creations might have on the copyrighted work. That's where things get complicated. Below, I suggest resources to help you get familiar with Copyright and Fair Use.<br />
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Learning about copyright and Fair Use</h3>
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I recommend visiting <a href="http://www.pbssocal.org/education/teachers/copyright/" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">PBS SoCal Copyright for Educators</a> to learn more about Copyright and Fair Use in the context of Education. This excellent site explains it using simple language accompanied by video, charts, and graphics. I think this is where the much-referenced <i><a href="http://pbs.bento.storage.s3.amazonaws.com/hostedbento-prod/filer_public/PBS%20SoCaL%20Education/techLrnChart.pdf" target="_blank">Copyright Guidelines for Teachers</a></i> PDF document originated.<br />
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For more information, the YouTube CrashCourse chanel has a fun playlist with video explanations about <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8dPuuaLjXtMwV2btpcij8S3YohW9gUGN" target="_blank">Intellectual Property</a>. I recommend watching <i><a href="https://youtu.be/Q_9O8J9skL0?list=PL8dPuuaLjXtMwV2btpcij8S3YohW9gUGN" target="_blank">Copyright, Exceptions, and Fair Use: Crash Course Intellectual Property #3</a></i>:<br />
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It gets into Fair Use at minute 05:30.<br />
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Before you upload unto your store, don't forget to look over <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/University/Copyright-Trademark" target="_blank">TPT's Copyright & Trademark</a> page. It also helps to have the <a href="http://fairuse.stanford.edu/overview/fair-use/four-factors/" target="_blank">Fair Use Factors</a> posted somewhere to refer when you develop works for TPT and right before you upload.<br />
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The safest way to make resources available online is to make sure that your ideas and products are original. If you must "borrow" a substantial amount, then only use information that is factual, in the <b>public domain,</b> or have a license that allows liberal re-use, such as a Creative Commons license.<br />
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<b>I think teacher-sellers should help each other out by considering using open licenses to expand the use of their work.</b> The TPT Copyright FAQ page even encourages it. One of the ways that I retain my copyright but make my work open for others to re-use and share 100% of it is by applying Creative Commons licenses on my products.<br />
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Visit my other posts on related topics to learn more:<br />
<a href="http://lostteachertools.blogspot.com/2015/01/issues-about-making-and-selling.html" target="_blank">Issues About Making and Selling Educational Products on TeachersPayTeachers</a><br />
<a href="http://lostteachertools.blogspot.com/2014/11/sharing-open-resources-on.html" target="_blank">How-To Guide: Sharing OPEN Resources on TeachersPayTeachers</a><br />
<br />Thanh Tranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05531601232711981400noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1972563397006675396.post-31234326460823064772015-03-29T11:43:00.003-05:002016-04-30T09:35:21.766-05:00Free Online Professional Development Courses for Teachers 2015<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Do you have to go out of your way to get continuing professional development? Traveling across town, having a substitute teacher take over so that you could leave class, or paying a workshop fee are a few things teachers do in order to attend PD workshops.<br />
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In my state of Texas, classroom teachers have 5 years to accumulate at least 150 PD hours, and specialists such as administrators must have at least 200 hours to renew their teaching licenses. Those are a lot of hours, especially if you have that "special" year where your hands are as full as ever, and you're thinking it'll be better to catch up on PD over the summer. When I was on the <a href="http://www.jetprogramme.org/e/introduction/index.html" target="_blank">JET Program</a> and teaching in Japan, PD was a confusing once-a-year seminar crammed into 2-3 days. If you're teaching abroad, PD can be very rare or far away.<br />
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There are many ways to seek PD. In this post I will list some options for teachers who want to get professional development that is less intrusive to their time, schedule, and wallets. <span style="color: #e60000;"><b>FREE</b></span> online professional development courses have been popping up lately in the form of massive open online courses or MOOCs, self-paced distance courses, online modules, etc. These are for self-directed learners who don't mind learning through an online platform and interacting in online communities. Some courses are available as self-paced courses and some, such as MOOCs, are available in a certain time frame only. Let's take a look at what's out there!<br />
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<a href="https://www.coursera.org/courses?categories=teacherpd">https://www.coursera.org/courses?categories=teacherpd</a><br />
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Coursera has the largest collection of free online teacher professional development courses that I've seen. I am also blown away by the selection. There are Teaching 101 and foundation courses for beginning teachers, courses on advance learning research, technology courses, literacy education, and many more. About half of these courses were developed by research universities stretching from North America to Australia. The other half of the creators are also established in the Education world. Many of these courses also offer some sort of verification that you've taken them in the form of certificates.<br />
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I recommend <a href="https://www.coursera.org/uhs" target="_blank">some courses offered by the University of Houston</a>. I've taken other courses taught by Dr. Sara McNeil and Dr. Bernard Robin in the past, and I know a few of the grad students who are passionate and worked hard on developing these MOOCs:<br />
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edX doesn't have an extensive list of free online courses like Coursera, but there are a few that might interest you.<br />
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<a href="http://www.open.edu/openlearn/education/professional-development-education?media_filter[]=702#filter_options">http://www.open.edu/openlearn/education/professional-development-education?media_filter[]=702#filter_options</a><br />
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<b>The Open University</b> is an online university that offers low-cost and sometimes free education. A part of their website, called OpenLearn and under the <i>Education</i> menu tab, offers an extensive list of free online PD courses.<br />
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MOOC-Ed, or Massive Open Online Courses for Educators, is a website run by North Carolina State University's College of Education. This site is still in the works with about 6 courses.<br />
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<a href="http://www.europeanschoolnetacademy.eu/">http://www.europeanschoolnetacademy.eu/</a><br />
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European Schoolnet Academy is a website organized by 30 European Ministries of Education. As of now, there are 9 online courses that focus on technology themes and STEM education.<br />
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Similar to European Schoolnet Academy, Intel Teach Elements offers several courses that focus on 21st century skills, technology in the classroom, and STEM education. These are highly organized courses that are available in several different languages. You can check out their brochure <a href="http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/education/k12/teach-elements/teach-elements-brochure-us.html">here</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://www.loc.gov/teachers/professionaldevelopment/">http://www.loc.gov/teachers/professionaldevelopment/</a><br />
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The Library of Congress offers 6 online modules that relate to Social Studies and research skills. Each module is approximately 1 hour long. There are also downloadable PD modules for school leaders to use for PD with their own teachers.<br />
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<a href="http://www.teachersfirst.com/OK2Ask.cfm">http://www.teachersfirst.com/OK2Ask.cfm</a><br />
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Developed by The Source for Learning, TeachersFirst is a website that offers a variety of <b>live</b> evening PD "snack sessions" that last approximately 1.5 hours. They cover broad topics that are helpful in K-8 education, with a few topics such as technology and differentiation that expand to high school grades.<br />
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<b><a href="https://www.blogger.com/goog_1252865454">Open Education Consortium</a></b><br />
<a href="http://www.oeconsortium.org/courses/category/2267/">http://www.oeconsortium.org/courses/category/2267/</a><br />
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This page on OEC lists materials that universities, predominantly Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), have made available online from their Education courses. I don't think you can earn and document credit hours, but you can check out the course materials. See <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenCourseWare" target="_blank"><b>OpenCourseWare</b></a> for more information on this type of learning material.<br />
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In this blog post, I would like to talk about an issue that many foreign teachers experience in Japanese public middle and high schools: technology, or the lack of technology. I was an <a href="http://www.jetprogramme.org/e/aspiring/index.html" target="_blank">English as a Foreign Language teacher, or ALT</a>, on the <a href="http://www.jetprogramme.org/e/introduction/index.html" target="_blank">Japan Exchange and Teaching, or JET, Program </a>for two years. If you've never taught in Japan, it might come as a surprise to you that Japan, known for its technology and engineering brands such as Sony or Toyota, could be lacking in that category.<br />
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Imagine arriving at your base school in Japan in the summer of 2011, and seeing that the computer you're assigned to is operating on Windows '98 (that was the case with a teacher I knew). It is not a surprise if you see classrooms filled with 40 students, and no projector or digital screens anywhere to support instruction. Is there even an electrical outlet in the classroom? You're not sure. You have some ideas for lessons, but you really want to use technology tools to support it.<br />
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The reality is that most public high schools that I knew of looked like American classrooms... from the 50's. I actually took the picture above from a homeroom in a high school that specialized in technology. If you're a new teacher on the JET Program and just visited your school, don't despair. Although technology tools can't be found in the classroom, there are computer labs and special areas. You can either revise your ideas into printables, or you might want to consider some of these tips on how to get a hold of technology equipment or use online technology tools to support learning in the classroom.<br />
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Tip #1. Check out technology equipment</h3>
You can ask someone, usually the tech guy or gal on the campus, or the assistant principal. I've been able to borrow portable projectors and screens in the past.<br />
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In high schools, there are large meeting rooms that teachers could check out. These rooms usually have white screens that you could pull down and use a projector with. Some of these rooms even have interactive projectors such as ELMOs or Lunas that project your writing onto a screen. In the past, I've organized digital content into DVDs, and used multimedia to support the lessons in these rooms. I've visited a these rooms at every school I've been at, and they usually have air conditioning, which the students will love you for booking during the summers!<br />
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Tip #3. Flip the classroom</h3>
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If students have Internet connection at home or on mobile phones, you can assign them something to read, watch, or explore before the next lesson. You can spend the rest of your time in class building on what they were supposed to explore. For example, you can use a snippet of a video or audio conversation with vocabulary or grammar points, and extend on it in the classroom. Many teachers use audio exercises in the classroom, and you can provide this ahead of time by recording and uploading your files to a server such as SoundCloud.com.<br />
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Infographic: <i>Is a Flipped Classroom Right for You?</i> by We Are the Teachers<br />
<a href="http://www.weareteachers.com/blogs/post/2014/08/11/the-flipped-classroom-infographic">http://www.weareteachers.com/blogs/post/2014/08/11/the-flipped-classroom-infographic</a><br />
<i>"Flipping" a class</i> by the University of Texas at Austin Center for Teaching & Learning<br />
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If you're able to check out a computer lab or students have Internet access at home, you can give the option of online work through applications such as Google Docs or Microsoft OneDrive which store all documents, presentations, spreadsheets, etc. in a cloud. Once student's work settings are public, you can go in an add comments or suggestions to improve their work. I think Google Docs is excellent for English writing practice. <b>By working online, students will have more resources such as online dictionaries and search engines to support and expand the content of their work.</b> Although spelling is important in learning English, the spellcheck correct errors, so that you can focus on the content and quality of student's writing. Once you go digital and develop a grading system, you'll find giving feedback can be more efficient.<br />
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<b>Google for Education</b><br />
<a href="https://www.google.com/edu/">https://www.google.com/edu/</a><br />
<a href="https://www.google.com/edu/products/productivity-tools/">https://www.google.com/edu/products/productivity-tools/</a><br />
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Learning a foreign language is hard. <b>Reduce barriers by making more resources available online. </b>Students would no longer have to ask you for extra copies of missing printables if it's been uploaded to the public. You don't need to build a web site or wiki, unless you want to, but you can upload your files into a cloud drive and post the links to an online site, social media, or message board where students could follow. You also have an audio and video recorder in your pocket-- your mobile phone that you could use to record and upload the content online. Be careful when recording students' faces, because it can violate privacy.<br />
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<b>Cloud storage:</b><br />
Google Drive - <a href="https://drive.google.com/">https://drive.google.com</a><br />
OneDrive - <a href="https://onedrive.live.com/">https://onedrive.live.com/</a><br />
Dropbox - <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/">https://www.dropbox.com</a><br />
Box - <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/">https://www.dropbox.com/</a><br />
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Social media is very popular in Japan. These tools can be harnessed to get students interested in using English to express themselves in an online comfort zone. You can post simple questions, graphics, or videos in English to generate conversation. Students who have Internet connection at home or on mobile phones can interact with you through social media apps such as Twitter, Google Plus, Instagram, and so on.<br />
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<i>22 Simple Examples of Social Media in the Classroom </i>by te@chthought<br />
<a href="http://www.teachthought.com/technology/22-simple-examples-of-social-media-in-the-classroom/">http://www.teachthought.com/technology/22-simple-examples-of-social-media-in-the-classroom/</a><br />
<i>How to Use Social Media as a Learning Tool </i>by Edudemic<br />
<a href="http://www.edudemic.com/how-to-use-social-media-as-a-learning-tool-in-the-classroom/">http://www.edudemic.com/how-to-use-social-media-as-a-learning-tool-in-the-classroom/</a><br />
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This tip is related to tips 4 and 6. It is rare for public classrooms to provide tablets, but if you and your cooperating teacher are comfortable with students using mobile phones in the classroom, then the world is your oyster! One tool that you can try is Socrative, an online quiz and questionnaire tool that you can monitor in real-time. This can be used as a quick way to get a grade or review at the end of an English lesson. See my review here: <a href="http://lostteachertools.blogspot.com/2014/07/web-20-tool-review-socrative.html">http://lostteachertools.blogspot.com/2014/07/web-20-tool-review-socrative.html</a><br />
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<i>Mobile in the Classroom Trends, Resources and How To's </i>by Edmentum<br />
<a href="http://www.edmentum.com/sites/edmentum.com/files/resource/media/0384_01_Mobile_eBook.pdf">http://www.edmentum.com/sites/edmentum.com/files/resource/media/0384_01_Mobile_eBook.pdf</a><br />
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Japan is a country where pedagogical ideas are still fairly traditional, so it might be a challenge to use online tools right away in a cooperating teacher's classroom. You just have to take baby steps, especially if you're also new at using online technology tools in the classroom. Sometimes, these tools may not be necessary, but they're worth thinking about if they could improve instruction.<br />
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I'd be interested to hear how you use technology to support English teaching and learning in a foreign classroom. Please send me a message or leave a comment to share what you did.<br />
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If none of these suggestions are an option for your situation, try visiting my other webpages on <a href="http://lostteacherinjapan.weebly.com/lessons--ideas.html" target="_blank">Lessons & Ideas</a> at <a href="http://lostteacherinjapan.weebly.com/">lostteacherinjapan.weebly.com</a> for more ideas:<br />
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3. <b>Otherwise</b>, search for your video. In the top right corner of the YouTube main page, select your personal icon to access your account. Click on <i>CREATOR STUDIO</i>.<br />
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4. You can now access your <i>Video Manager</i>.<br />
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5. Find your video and select <i>Edit</i>.<br />
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6. Your Editing menu with many options will appear above the video. Select <i>Subtitles and CC</i>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">In the top menu, choose Subtitles and CC</td></tr>
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7. Select your video language.<br />
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<b>There are now several paths you could take to add captions/subtitles. </b></h3>
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8. If you click on the <i>Add New Subtitles or CC</i>, it will give you several options.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Add new subtitles or CC above OR go to the automatic CC in the bottom selection</td></tr>
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9. If you choose to add <b><u>new</u></b> subtitles, you have several choices:<br />
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These are options to start from scratch. This might be a good option if you noticed the majority of your automatic captions are incorrect.<br />
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<b>If you upload a file</b>, it will take the text from the file and apply it to your video. One issue that I've experienced when I uploaded a script file was that YouTube didn't recognize it. Well, it recognized parts of it. I used a basic TextEdit / RTF file.<br />
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<b>The next option would be to transcribe.</b> You can type the entire script or copy and paste it from your storyboard then set the timing later.<br />
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<b>The final new-subtitle option would be to create new subtitles.</b> Out of all the new-subtitle options, I prefer this one because you could play the video and pause where you want it to. Then you can add the text and adjust it on the timeline. You just do this again and again for each audio phrase in the timeline.<br />
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Here's a good short video from <b>YouTube Help</b>, <i>Creating subtitles and closed captions</i>, that will assist you with adding new subtitles. It shows how the audio/video timeline works:<br />
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10. The next option is to go back to the previous menu and select <i>English (Automatic)</i> or your preferred language.<br />
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In this option, the text is automatically scripted based on the audio pauses between phrases and sentences. In this option, you may notice that there is no punctuation, words may be misspelled, and written information may be misrepresented. This option is recommended if you don't want to time the text and there are few errors in your subtitles, so you can just correct text here and there.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This option has automatic subtitles that are timed and typed out on the right of the video</td></tr>
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<b>Whatever option you choose, you will eventually have to work with your audio-video timeline.</b> On the right of the video, you can edit the text that apears. Beneath the video is the timeline. You can extend the <span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>blue brackets</b></span> to adjust how long you want the text to last on screen. <b>The YouTube video above also demonstrates how to adjust text on a timeline, so you might want to check that out if you haven't yet.</b><br />
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Adjusting the automatic captions is what I've favored so far because it sets up the audio timeline based on phrasal pauses, so I could just edit the phrases for some spelling and punctuation. If you've found that starting from scratch is more convenient or better instead, please leave a comment and let me know.<br />
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Overall, I think YouTube's closed captioning tool is very friendly and easy to use versus adding subtitles in a digital video editor. I recommend CC for anyone who wants to make their YouTube videos accessible to more viewers.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>More Resources:</b></span><br />
<i>Add subtitles and closed captions</i> by Google Support - <a href="https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/2734796?hl=en">https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/2734796?hl=en</a><br />
Reasons why your video doesn't have captions, <i>Automatic captions</i> by Google Support - <a href="https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/3038280?hl=en">https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/3038280?hl=en</a></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Key words: YouTube, Closed Captions, Captioning, Subtitles, Hearing impairment</span></div>
Thanh Tranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05531601232711981400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1972563397006675396.post-45436960161120911772015-03-14T09:52:00.002-05:002015-03-25T14:12:47.351-05:00Mac Apple OSX Tutorial: Print in Black / White / Grayscale in the Preview App<div style="text-align: left;">
Are you having trouble figuring out how to print in black and white or grayscale from your Apple/Mac Preview application? I clicked on just about every option from the Print menu, but it turns out the Color Option is hidden under an odd sub-menu. I'll show you where it is. Please note that the printer driver installed in these instructions is from an <b>HP Photosmart</b>.</div>
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You can choose to watch the instructional video below, or follow the instructions in the rest of the blog. The video has closed-captioning with English subtitles.<br />
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1. First, open your file in Preview. Select the Print option.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you can't locate these options, it could be because you're using a different printer. </span>Different printer drivers affect the printer settings. Try this next video tutorial to see if it matches your printer settings better:</div>
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This week I have been looking at <b>Multiple Means of Action and Expression</b> from the <i>Universal Design for Learning Guidelines:</i><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">CAST. (2011). </span><i style="font-size: small;">Universal Design for Learning Guidelines</i><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Version 2.0. Retrieved from: </span><a href="http://www.udlcenter.org/sites/udlcenter.org/files/updateguidelines2_0.pdf" style="font-size: small;" target="_blank">http://www.udlcenter.org/sites/udlcenter.org/files/updateguidelines2_0.pdf</a><span style="font-size: x-small;">. (</span><span style="font-size: x-small;">This alternative version can be retrieved from</span><span style="font-size: x-small; text-align: center;">: </span><a href="http://www.udlcenter.org/aboutudl/udlguidelines_theorypractice" style="font-size: small; text-align: center;" target="_blank">http://www.udlcenter.org/aboutudl/udlguidelines_theorypractice</a>)<br />
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Students can present what they've learned in a multitude of ways. In the past I've given students choices such as making dioramas, posters, skits, PowerPoint slides or writing papers. In elementary school, I've found that for students, getting presentations ready can be just as, or <i>even more</i> time-consuming, than researching or preparing what to say. <b>There are Web 2.0 tools that students could assist students in spending more time on the quality of the content, and less time on its visual design.</b><br />
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One of these tools is <a href="https://www.haikudeck.com/" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Haiku Deck (https://www.haikudeck.com)</a> which only requires a computer or iPad with Internet connection. Let's look at some ways students could use Haiku Deck as a <b>means of expression</b> and ways that teachers could use it to guide students' <b>executive function</b>s.<br />
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One of the best features of Haiku Deck is that it helps the user design very visual slides. No more going out to buy poster boards, markers, or models, and no more printing! It automatically selects key words in the slide which could be used in a <b>built-in search tool to find images</b> for the background.<br />
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The search results in <b>images licensed for re-use under Creative Commons</b>. When the presentation gets published, the <b>attribution will automatically be present</b> on the top left corner of each slide image.<br />
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In the top, there is an option to change the fonts and themes. Fonts themes and image <b>filters will automatically apply to all slides</b> for consistency.<br />
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The placement of words can be changed with the <i>Select Slide Type</i> and <i>Choose a Layout</i> options. You can review how to identify only main ideas so that students don't type every single detail and read off of the slide.<br />
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When a presentation is published, the notes can be viewed directly on the slides page if it is not in full screen mode. Notice the <b>attribution on the top left corner</b> and in the slide description below.</div>
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Teachers could <b>display checklists, directions, and notes</b> using presentation slides if they have a projector and/or SmartBoard in the classroom. Slides could also be shared with students online. When you select any export options, just <b>remember to "Allow reuse"</b> before you share so that <b>students could copy the slides into their Haiku Deck Account to change or add their own notes</b> to it.<br />
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In upper grade levels or higher education, sharing in advance could reduce barriers for many who might have difficulty following new concepts. Students might figure out that they could share a single slide set and <b>collaborate in the note-taking</b> process.<br />
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The major <b>drawback</b> of Haiku Deck is that you <b>cannot embed videos or audio files</b> into the slides. You can, however, <b>add links to multimedia in the notes </b>area.<br />
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For students who designed a presentation but struggle to present, they can play the presentation in small-screen mode to read off the notes. They can also use a screencasting app to pre-record their presentation.<br />
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Below are other free slide presentation tools out there with simplified user interfaces:<br />
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Once again, Haiku Deck is an excellent slide presentation application for students who want to make attractive visual presentations fast or for teachers who want to provide an organized presentation or set of notes for students to customize.<br />
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If you have tried other free presentation apps such as <a href="https://slidebean.com/" target="_blank">slidebean (https://slidebean.com/)</a>, <a href="http://slidedog.com/" target="_blank">SlideDog (http://slidedog.com/)</a>, or something else, let me know if you've found it to be helpful.<br />
<br />Thanh Tranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05531601232711981400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1972563397006675396.post-89981982534179004752015-02-22T12:34:00.001-06:002016-04-30T09:28:50.158-05:00Applying UDL Principles - National Mall Graphic<br />
Continuing my exploration of Universal Design for Learning Principles, I tried to apply some of these principles in an interactive graphic I made about the National Mall of the U.S.A.<br />
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Learn more about Universal Design for Learning at: <a href="http://www.udlcenter.org/aboutudl/take_a_tour_udl">http://www.udlcenter.org/aboutudl/take_a_tour_udl</a><br />
<br />Thanhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16323528811852915783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1972563397006675396.post-33388282386842933042015-02-17T14:59:00.000-06:002016-04-30T09:28:36.277-05:00Apps for Multiple Means of Engagement<h4>
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Recently I've been exploring the National Center On Universal Design for Learning's website: <a href="http://www.udlcenter.org/">http://www.udlcenter.org</a> and looking over their UDL principles.<br />
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Today I would like to blog a little and share my infographic about Engagement and some of the tools that can be used in the classroom or at home to support it.<br />
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Engaged learners have a purpose and are motivated in learning. They are interested, self-regulated, and persistent. How can teachers and parents keep students engaged?<br />
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In this posting I will discuss my personal reasons for selling and sharing on <a href="http://teacherspayteachers.com/">TeachersPayTeachers.com</a>, some opinions that people have about teachers selling resources online, reasons why educators sell there, and aspects of TeachersPayTeachers that are often overlooked by the differing viewpoints. I will also share some comments about how to expand the usability of works that are uploaded online that may be agreeable for both viewpoints.<br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c;">TeachersPayTeachers and Me</span><br />
<span style="color: #134f5c;">Viewpoints About TeachersPayTeachers</span><br />
<span style="color: #134f5c; font-size: x-small;"> Those Who Frown on TPT</span><br />
<span style="color: #134f5c; font-size: x-small;"> Those Who Support Earning Income Through TPT</span><br />
<span style="color: #134f5c;">My Opinion on These ViewPoints</span><br />
<span style="color: #134f5c; font-size: x-small;"> The Obligation to Share</span><br />
<span style="color: #134f5c; font-size: x-small;"> Qualities of TeachersPayTeachers.com</span><br />
<span style="color: #134f5c;">Share More and Earn-- Do Both</span></div>
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I have been a seller on TeachersPayTeachers.com for a little over a year. I admit, I was curious about TeachersPayTeachers when I read an online article about how Deanna Jump made over a million dollars by selling her teaching resources online. At that time, I was an English teacher in Japan on the <a href="http://www.jetprogramme.org/" target="_blank">Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program</a>. It might be hard for some to believe, but my salary was actually significantly less than the salary I had when I was teaching back in the states. (The experience I had was definitely worth the trade. =D)<br />
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I looked through Deanna and others' online stores, and I thought I could earn some extra income doing the same thing, too. I used to teach elementary and I had a plethora of ideas. However, it wasn't that easy to put my ideas online. <b>Most of the things that I had were not worth selling and didn't look as neatly organized or as attractive as many of the top sellers' items on TPT.</b> I did not have the resources or the time to create attractive sellable resources or free things that I would be proud upload, so I put my ambitions of having an online store on hold.</div>
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Half a year later I returned to the United States. I decided that I was not going to get a "real" job so that I could get adjusted to life back home and get ready to go back to school full-time. <b>During that time I had no income, but I wanted to make money doing something I knew well.</b> I remembered a few months back that I wanted to open up a store on TPT, so I made plans to build my store.</div>
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In the past year, I took courses full-time, worked part-time, and kept adding original products to my store. I borrowed some lesson and activity ideas from my past experiences as an elementary teacher, but everything I shared or sold was made from scratch. Eventually, my store grew and I earned enough each month to cover my necessities. I have been very fortunate to have TPT as an outlet for my ideas and creativity, and I am also appreciative of all the positive feedback and earnings that I have made through it.</div>
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Early on and even now, I "google" TeachersPayTeachers sometimes to see any new articles about it or to read about people's opinions-- which are the most interesting search results. I notice that there are usually two types of writers with opinions about TPT: </div>
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There are also those who discuss concerns about legal issues such as Copyright and Fair Use on TPT, though there are very few who get into details about it. (In the future I plan on writing about this topic, so stay tuned!)</div>
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I noticed that many who frown on the concept of teachers selling teaching resources online do so for <b>philosophical reasons.</b> These reasons are usually connected to the ideals that an education should be open and free. Some people argue that selling teaching resources somewhat takes away from another educator and that it should be made available and free. Some will also add that teachers who teach for the public sector are obligated to keep their teaching resources free.</div>
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Many who support TPT's concept like the possibility of earning extra income and being a part of an online community. Some argue that teachers should be able to earn extra income outside of their regular teaching jobs similar to any other jobs that do not require an exclusive commitment. Examples that have been used are that some teachers do acceptable things such as teach extra classes or do tutoring on the side.</div>
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Some people who are reading this might assume that my viewpoint aligns with #2 above. I think that I have a mixture of both #1 and #2. <b>I will add some other thoughts that I think balances both viewpoints.</b></div>
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<b>I also think that teachers are obligated to share some teaching resources. Where and how they share it is a different story.</b> If a teacher works in a district or private school, it seems appropriate that what they produce for their work may belong to that entity depending on the conditions set by it. Most teachers openly share their ideas and resources with other teachers naturally, usually with those who are close to them in their grade level or subject area. </div>
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There are a few teachers who actually step into the digital educational world and share their resources online. <b>I applaud those teachers who are involved in any online teacher networks.</b> Sharing and exchanging ideas online is a 21st century educator skill, and for many, TeachersPayTeachers is their stepping stone from their private classroom to the digital world.</div>
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If a teacher wants to openly share their resources online with more people, there are many platforms to choose from. <a href="http://www.curriki.org/" target="_blank">Curriki (http://www.curriki.org/)</a> and <a href="http://wikieducator.org/Main_Page" target="_blank">Wikieducator (http://wikieducator.org/Main_Page)</a> are just two of the vast number of teacher professional learning networks out there. These two, in particular, stress open sharing. One could also openly share on TPT, too. <b>Openly sharing or not openly sharing seems to me to be a personal preference, not a TPT issue.</b> </div>
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<b>People who criticize TeachersPayTeachers neglect the fact that there are a lot of free downloads on the network and TPT requires all sellers to provide at least one free digital resource.</b> My first TPT product was my free <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Book-Project-Book-Report-Packet-Ideas-Prep-Sheet-Rubric-966016" target="_blank">Book Report / Project Packet</a> which remains my most downloaded and most frequently rated item. One of the reasons why I continue to upload items is because of all the positive feedback I have received. TPT also has a friendly and visual navigation design, feedback system, and easy-to-use search engine compared to other online teacher portals.</div>
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I mentioned earlier that the resources available for download on TPT, especially those that sell, are of a certain quality. Someone put a lot of work into designing and packaging them for upload, and that they probably would not do so for a regular lesson. The products that I sell usually take days for me to create, something I would not have been able to do for my regular teaching lessons. I provide many resources with an open and free Creative Commons license on TPT, and the rest, <b>I feel that I should not be ashamed to earn extra income from my extra work.</b></div>
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<b>When I first started selling on TeachersPayTeachers I had a selling mentality.</b> After all, I had no income at the time, so it was a place for me to see if I could earn some money. It's still a place for me to earn money, but I also do a lot of other things on TPT. Every once in a while I create something fabulous to give away. I visit the forums to add my two cents, I enjoy interacting and receiving feedback, and I follow some teachers and online entities about trends. Putting my work up on TPT and taking some courses had helped me to take steps to put my instructional materials out in the open and on this educational blog. </div>
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Five paragraphs ago, I mentioned that TPT is a stepping stone for many into the digital world. There are many ways to join teacher networks online, and if your path was through TPT, then I hope you have been able to expand your learning network. There are quite a few threads in the TPT Seller's Forum about teaching, collaboration, and just sharing ideas. Stop by the Curriculum section if you haven't yet: <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/forum/viewforum.php?id=1">http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/forum/viewforum.php?id=1</a><br />
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<b>The important thing is that teachers are participating online. Sharing online means that more people can access the resource.</b> However, there are some things that teacher-sellers do that restrict others from having more freedoms with the downloaded work. I'm not going to get into certain things that are personal preferences, but I do want to talk about something that many are <b>doing unknowingly.</b></div>
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It isn't just a reminder to the user that the work is your creation. Once you create something original, whether you use a copyright symbol or not, it places serious limitations on how others can re-use your work, even for educational purposes. It requires the user to get permission from you if they want to share it with other teachers or share more than a limited portion of your work. Here is an excerpt about the Fair Use of Printed Material from <a href="http://www.techlearning.com/" target="_blank">http://www.techlearning.com </a>that is provided on PBS SOCal's link called <i>Copyright Guidelines for Teachers</i>: <a href="http://www.pbssocal.org/education/teachers/copyright/">http://www.pbssocal.org/education/teachers/copyright/</a> </div>
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It's great when a teacher puts work online for whatever reason, but <b>I think teacher-sellers should consider using open licenses to expand the use of their work.</b> The TPT Copyright FAQ page even encourages it: <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Copyright-FAQ">http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Copyright-FAQ</a><br />
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That's right. I can still require others to give me credit, I can set conditions for how my work can be used, <b>and</b> I can let others use it quite liberally. Learn more about Creative Commons licenses here: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/</a> or learn through videos here: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/videos">http://creativecommons.org/videos</a><br />
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I make a license using an easy license builder here: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/choose/">http://creativecommons.org/choose/</a> and just copy and past the HTML link into my product page.<br />
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<b>Currently, I am in the process of adding Creative Commons licenses to all of my resources on TPT.</b></div>
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If you want to see how I have applied Creative Commons license on my free or selling products, drop by my store to look at my product pages or download my free items: <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Lost-Teacher">http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Lost-Teacher</a></div>
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I also have a tutorial on how to add CC licenses on to TPT products, so check it out: <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/GUIDE-to-opening-your-TPT-store-uploading-your-first-FREE-product-1521934">http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/GUIDE-to-opening-your-TPT-store-uploading-your-first-FREE-product-1521934</a></div>
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In the future I will be posting more about Fair Use, Copyright, Creative Commons, and include these topics in the context of TeachersPayTeachers. I think TPT could really use more resources on these topics. Subscribe by email, RSS, and follow for updates! =)<br />
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There are many reasons why teachers sell on TPT and some differing viewpoints about it. Whatever the viewpoint is, the important thing is that teachers are encouraged to be online citizens. If we take extra steps and be mindful of Copyright by being explicit about how our work can be used, we can make it easier for others to re-use and expand our work.</div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Recently, I purchased a new iMac. </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">One of my priorities was to transfer all the images in iPhoto from my MacBook Pro that was running on Mavericks in to my new iMac that was running on Yosemite.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Before you begin, you need an external drive with enough memory to contain your pictures.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>IMPORTANT: Why can't you just import the photos directly from the external drive to iPhoto?</b> I asked the support specialist this and she explained that issues can occur when files go from an external drive to an application. It's best to <b>safely place it on your desktop</b> first where the computer can "adapt" the files to your computer. </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
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<br />Thanhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16323528811852915783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1972563397006675396.post-73411696259241323122014-11-20T20:48:00.000-06:002016-04-30T09:18:40.404-05:00How-To Guide: Sharing OPEN Resources on TeachersPayTeachers - Set Up Your Store & Upload Your First Free Product<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="771" mozallowfullscreen="" scrolling="no" src="//www.thinglink.com/card/591482829909524480" type="text/html" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="515"></iframe><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Here is a FREE step-by-step multimedia guide to setting up your own TeachersPayTeachers.com store and uploading your first free product. This guide follows TPT's Copyright Faq recommendation to apply Creative Commons licenses to your work. CC licenses protect your copyright, gives you credit, AND lets other use your work beyond Fair Use limitations. Learn how to share your work with more people online and make it open for others to re-use, re-mix, and pass it on to others! </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This item is made by a teacher for teachers, but anyone could use it =).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You will learn how to create and open a Seller account on TeachersPayTeachers. This includes registering for accounts, making thumbnails/previews, uploading. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Just click on the icons in each step to watch the videos OR read the PDF files.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>IMPORTANT</b>: Before you begin any steps, please watch the Introduction video at the top near the title to understand the process. Or, watch the introduction video HERE:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">These materials will also tell you about how to make your product an open educational resource by applying a Creative Commons license. This is an important step that many people miss when they share a resource online. Anything original that you create automatically has your copyright, therefore it puts a restriction on how others may use and adapt your work. Applying this license is a way for you to tell people how they could use a large part of your ideas (instead of a small part of it) and give you credit for it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">After following these instructions, you will walk away with some technology skills, an online store, and a free product to share (TeachersPayTeachers requires your first product to be FREE). In the future, you may also earn extra income through your online store.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I will walk you through registering for a TeachersPayTeachers and OneDrive account, designing a thumbnail for your product page, taking screenshots, making and applying a Creative Commons license, zipping a file, and uploading a resource online.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In these instructions, <b>you have 2 choices</b>. Follow <b><span style="color: #f1c232;">ALL steps</span></b> if you want to make these little preview images called thumbnails for your product page.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If you donโt care what image shows up on your product page, and you just want to register for an account and upload a resource, then follow the <b><span style="color: #0b5394;">BLUE steps only</span></b>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Prerequisite skills:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1. Internet connection</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2. Basic web browsing and word processing skills</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">3. Email account</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">4. Resource to openly share on online</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">5. Slide presentation experience</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If you plan on following every step and making a thumbnail, it is recommended that you have experience making a slide presentation.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">- Windows 7 or older</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This week I am reviewing an online survey-builder called FluidSurveys (<a href="http://www.fluidsurveys.com/">www.fluidsurveys.com</a>). FluidSurveys enables you to build a survey from scratch by dragging and dropping question styles and customizing the questions and answers. The data from the surveys are collected and stored for your analysis. You can also import surveys from other online apps such as SurveyMonkey or Zoomerang. </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I was always aware of all the survey tools available online, but I had no idea that you could actually use the tools for more than just surveys.</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Ways to Use Online Survey Tools:</b></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Polls</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Surveys, Data Collection</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Applications</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Information Sheets</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Quizzes, Tests</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Feedback from staff (about trainings or leadership)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Feedback from parents</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Parent information forms</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Volunteer forms</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Field trip forms</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">After-school or club applications and registration</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Student quiz assignments (home or in technology lab)</span></li>
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<b><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Advantages and Disadvantages of Fluidsurveys</span></b><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Free</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Many question styles are available (true/false, text box, multiple choice, check box, multiple grid questions)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Customizable style</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Displays and charts all responses</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Filtering options allow you to search for specific entries</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Disadvantages</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Half of the "cooler" tools are available only to paid users</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Data analysis for the free account needs improvement (designed for widescreens, no chart data)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Can not download data on the free account</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You only need an internet connection and web browser. Unlike the other tools that I have reviewed, I can't say that this is "relatively easy." </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It would be helpful if you have previous experience using another survey program or have tried to design something using a Web 2.0 tool. FluidSurveys has a lot of options to try, but if you are not technology saavy, it would help if you do a lot of exploring on the site before you make your product.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This is the first survey tool that I have ever tried. I will take a look at at least another different online survey tool and let you know how it compares!</span><br />
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