Using Scoop.it

Scoop.it

https://www.scoop.it/u/bostmag

Some Scoop.it articles I shared

I really like the gathering quality of Scoop once I got over that I accidentally signed up for the Business model. I did notice on the free or student model you are limited to how many "Scoops" you can gather. So I chose Graphic Design and Instructional Design. I do like the combo of what appears to be a Twitter + Pinterest scoop board for your learning. 

Using Spark in your classroom

Video Presentation using Storytelling

I chose Adobe Spark to create my Storytelling Video. The reason I chose Spark is that I use the Adobe CC for my job as a Graphic/Web Designer. I also use the Adobe products in my freelance business. I wanted to chose a program that would expand my E-learning and Instructional Designer skills in a current program.  In comparison to using PowerPoint - I liked the suggested ideas for creating my video. I would have liked to have more creative license in the layout and could find a work around with creating my own images in Photoshop, Illustrator and with my own Photography images. I will explore this in the future. I feel comfortable using Powerpoint because I have used it in the past and know how to use the effects, etc. I liked the fun vibe I was able to create with my video on Creating a Logo. I will use Spark in the future with some dash of original creation. If suggesting this to students or co-workers I feel like I can easily teach how to use the program and the guided instruction in Spark would help the new user feel comfortable in creating their own video. 

I also created a transcript for my video. This is useful in knowing how you are creating a lyrical storytelling final product.

Please see my video below about Designing a Logo.

Creating a Logo

Podcasts a reflection on their usefulness in E-learning & a couple more resources for learning

From researching Podcasts and getting back into listening to these gems of education I have a couple of thoughts. I am so interested in the fact that creating a Podcast for students of any age would teach them multiple things - some could be:

1. Confidence in their voice and sharing their opinions
2. The ability to have published creations for their future jobs or endeavors
3. Podcasts and E-learning videos teach you great skills in editing, creativity and analyzing data

The way Podcasts could add to your PLN's is you would be able to connect with people with the same interests and share your Podcast. Offering your knowledge could build a bridge of connections to help you learn from other professionals. Students (K-12) would be able to create Podcasts to share with other students or even other schools around the world. This would teach the availability of sharing skills with others nationwide. You could also use Podcasts or E-learning videos to create training videos at your work to train fellow employees skills they would need. 

The Beginners Guide to Podcasts (Pinterest)

Mashable article by BY YOHANA DESTA

I also found access to this website that had a great printout (PDF link below)>describing how to teach Podcasts and great links and suggestions.

Below see the link for the above mentioned PDF. This is described as a good outline / tool for teaching students of all ages to start creating Podcasts. 

Printout

Podcasts: The Nuts and Bolts of Creating Podcasts

http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/printouts/Podcasts.pdf

This is also a link to where you can start your Podcast for yourself or for your class.

https://www.podomatic.com/

Podcasting for Beginners

This Podcast and blog talks about how to actually start your blog. Great links to equipment you will need and how to promote your Podcast. The importance of using additional guests to keep your Podcast interesting and listeners coming back to your broadcasts. 

Podcasts for learning as a Instructional / E-learning Designer

I have been researching Podcasts for my class. I have subscribed to Podcasts through the years mostly about Graphic Design + Web Design. I have mostly used them to listen to learn and keep up to date while working out or taking walks. I have rediscovered Podcasts for E-learning due to researching for this assignment. The two podcasts I researched and found interesting - that my teacher suggested are the following: I have also included links to the actual Podcasts. 

Trends and Issues Podcast

The eLearning Coach Podcast

 

My Additional Podcast Link:

Dear Instructional Designer

The potential of using PLNs? [Personal Learning Networks]

2 take-a-ways from PLNs tools 

The biggest impression I have about PLNs and what they offer is: 1.) It encourages educators & ID to collaborate, keep learning and keep their minds open to new ideas and tools to use to better themselves in their roles as educators. 2.) Being in the design world I feel I am open to a lot of new tools naturally and I couldn’t believe what I learned by delving into all of these PLNs and forums. I am so interested in all of the things you can learn from staying involved in these online communities. I would add it creates a kinship in the industry and a openness to sharing what has worked for you as an educator/designer.

My additional PLN resource:

What is a PLN (short version) - Avi Spector's take

Avi (the Author) put a cute spin on the idea of networking through PLNs with his Youtube video (link above). The takeaway is that utilizing PLNs expands your expertise beyond yourself to help others and that this sharing all comes back to benefit you. He also simplified the fact that you can keep building on the sharing by eventually passing on educational strategies through your PLNs for example Twitter, Facebook, etc. It was described as a muscle that once you start strengthening your communication through networks you will expand on your own learning. Spector also simplified the fact that you can keep building on the sharing by eventually passing on educational strategies through your PLNs for example Twitter, Facebook, etc. It was described as a muscle that once you start strengthening your communication through networks you will expand on your own learning.

Reflection on PLN's and what I chose as my Favorite (for now;):

The PLN right now that I find very useful is Twitter. This might expand as I have more knowledge to interact and share in the LinkedIn groups and others suggested (Ning, Facebook, etc.). I feel people trust Twitter as a great way to share their knowledge and ideas freely. I am finding the E-learning field to be very open to sharing concepts and it is the norm in this field. I find this really refreshing and feel that is what makes these PLN's so useful. The people in this industry have found that collaboration makes us all stronger. I cannot believe the amount of information and advice from all of these professionals in the short amount of time I have been researching.

Using Adobe Spark to create a E-learning video

I chose to use Spark to create my E-learning subject project. I use Adobe CC for my job as a Graphic/Web Designer and wanted to continue learning this program and found this a great opportunity. So far I am really excited about how it has a more "Adobe" interface than using Powerpoint. Some parts are intuitive if you already use InDesign or Photoshop. I look forward to completing this project for my class.

Using LinkedIn Groups

I sent my request to be part of these E-Learning groups on LinkedIn. I am awaiting acceptance and I also used LinkedIn to connect with other professionals in the E-Learning & Instructional Design community. I will update you more when I start participating in the groups. There are so many great groups and resources on LinkedIn to research and utilize to know how others have used these groups to keep current in E-learning trends.

Sheri Boston Symbaloo Mix for Social bookmarking

Sheri Boston Pinterest page

Instapaper for Social bookmarking

Using Symbaloo for Social bookmarking is a quick easy way to access a huge amount of others research on any topic. Especially helpful for fast links when creating new E-learning courses and the resources that will make your project a success. The searchable web mixes and the clean, organized format and that the mixes are editable to suit you is very helpful. I will be using Symbaloo along with Pinterest to gather informational articles and videos to educate myself on the newest research and tools to create Instructional designs and E-learning videos. See my other post on using Instapaper for Social bookmarking.

Instapaper Review

Thinglink

Thinglink project

Social Bookmarking which is the best? Some resources and opinions.

Let's start with some different choices:

Brandwatch

https://www.brandwatch.com/blog/

Lifewire

https://www.lifewire.com/best-bookmarking-tools-for-the-web-3486309

by Elise Moreau

Updated March 04, 2018

https://www.lifewire.com/what-is-social-bookmarking-3486501

See this direct links from the website Lifewire (see above link for 2 articles on Social Bookmarking) 

by Daniel Nations

Updated January 31, 2018

A few popular social bookmarking tools include:

• Delicious
• Evernote
• Pinterest
• Bitly

You can check out more popular social bookmarking tools here.

INSTAPAPER FOR SOCIAL BOOKMARKING

I signed up for Instapaper to save multiple articles and website I am interested in keeping for future reference. I also use Evernote at my job to collaborate training materials and information on projects. I really liked the clean format of Instapaper. It allows me to not have multiple tabs open and no more emailing links to myself to only search for later when needed. I think this will be very helpful to refresh my memory of great articles when creating new Instructional Design projects in the future.

Interesting Blog about tech tools - Link 2 Teach

I subscribed to this blog for it's great out of the box ideas for teaching.

How Teachers Can Use Wikis in the Classroom

How to Use Diigo

The magic of using Diigo

https://www.diigo.com/index

See upper right of screenshot of blog to see Diigo list displayed (see popout below)

Build a community around your idea with Ning!

Creating a social media community with Ning

Ning Instagram

**Did you know students receive 20% off?**

What is a PLN - Marc-André Lalande's take

Currently researching these PLN's and their usefulness in learning.

Twitter, Youtube, Educators PLN (Edtech professionals)

• Your PLN is up to you use when + how you want to continue your learning

Web 2.0

Using Symbaloo

How to edit your web mix

A lil musical break - The Decemberists - A Beginning Song

Learning Solutions Video

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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjWC8i6QmpCkEYbt_XP0e3Q

Sheri Boston's Pinterest

Sheri Boston Pinterest


I have created a new Pinterest section to links that will help you understand about
PLNs for educational use and different tools to learn more. These include an explanation
of using Wikis in the classroom and different ways of creating interesting training
modules.

Instapaper for saving links

https://www.instapaper.com/u

10 popular social bookmarking website