Article Review & Edited Images

Hi Dr. Bill, here are the edited images uploaded to my article review.

Two Minute Movie Fall 2009

Since I was so successful in uploading my photostory3 article review straight to my blog, I am going to upload my 2 minute move straight to my blog as well. Here goes-----MaryAnn

Media and Young Children's Learning

I got so frustrated with Teacher Tube that I emailed Dr. Bill and asked if I could upload my Photostory3 Article Review directly to my blog. He encouraged me to give this a try, so here it is.MaryAnn

Favoirte Teacher Tube Video

My new favorite teachertube video is Teaching, Learning and Technology Quotations compiled by Diana Dells, Ed.S.
I chose this particular video because I find it uplifting and inspiring to read what others have written down. In some small way I get to know that person from what their words reveal. I will also use these quotes when I work as a childcare center director to open in-services and to post around the center. By doing both of these things I can help my staff remember why we do what we do for the children in our care. This becomes especially important on a day when the kids are driving you nuts!! to The only negative about this presentation is the speed at which the quotes flash by. I would have enjoyed having more time to appreciate each quote and ruminate over why the author chose that particular one. As it was I had to run the video several times to catch all the quotes.

MaryAnn's Podcast Pick

I have chosen a podcast called Brain Stuff with Marshall Brian,on iTunes. The website is located at www.howstuffworks.com. The particular podcast I listened to had a detailed and very interesting explanation on how trick birthday candles work. As a kid I asked the why question so often my Daddy used to cringe very time I said the word "why?" Things haven't changed that much for me even as an adult. I still love to ask "why?" This podcast answered a "why" question neatly and completely. I really like my "why?" answers to be neat and complete. I can also see this being a podcast that kids from 3rd grade on up would find intriguing. It would capture their interest right off the bat, by posing a "why" question and then answering it. I could see myself using both the podcast and the website in a classroom. I believe it would meld into a science curriculum with ease. I would happily recommend this podcast to other teachers. MaryAnn

Podcast Subscription

I subscribed to the podcast "A Way with Words" by Martha Barnette and Grant Barrett. I am fascinated by words, regional phrases and how different they can be from one region of the country to another. Growing up in the South, I absorbed all kinds of sayings and names for things that are used nowhere else in the country. It was intriguing to hear about other parts of the country and the language they use.

Favorite TeacherTube Video

My favorite TeacherTube video is "How NOT To Use PowerPoint. You can find the video at the following link:
http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=3e2d61891b1e4051ef75
I enjoyed this video and found it a funny and helpful reminder not to bore anyone to death with a powerpoint.