Day 1 

Minds On Media

Activity 1: Creation vs. Consumption Apps with Angie Harrison
                 (to create) vs. (for function)                @TechieAng 

Creation Apps:

Puppet Pals
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/puppet-pals-hd/id342076546

My Story - Exports into iBook
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/my-story-book-maker-for-kids/id449232368?mt=8
(incorporates writing, drawing & speaking)

Explain Everything (like show me)
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/explain-everything/id431493086?mt=8
- records voice as they draw
- easy to put into iMovie & email or share
- you can insert pictures & have them draw on photo & talk about their thinking
- unlimited use for math explanations
- great apps to use in different languages

Show Me (similar to explain everything)
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/showme-interactive-whiteboard/id445066279?mt=8

Pic Collage
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pic-collage/id448639966

Notability:
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/notability/id360593530?mt=8

Session #2 - Google Apps vs. MS Office 365
with Jim Pedrech @jpedrech & Matt Arnold @Mrmarnold
Hosted by Chris Demers @demers_chris 


An interesting look at the similarities and differences between MS Office 365 & Google Apps for Education.


I must say...I still love Google - check out my Google Resource Pages.

Minds on Media: 
The Association for Media Literacy
www.aml.ca
@A_M_L_ 
Monday night Twitter Chat Hashtag: #K12MediaDiscussion with  Ms.Solomon @msolomonteacher 

Mematic - App
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/mematic-make-your-own-meme!/id491076730?mt=8
Meme Generators:
- http://memegenerator.net/
- http://www.quickmeme.com/caption
- http://frabz.com/
- create a Meme that conveys a message that can become a media literacy discussion
Learn about Memes:
Videos PBS (Off Book)
http://video.pbs.org/program/off-book/
Know your Meme:
http://knowyourmeme.com/

Media Literacy/Procedure Idea:
Create a cooking show...showing step by step how to cook a meal.
- step by step instructions (procedure)
- different angles & settings
- voice over 
- text overlay

Kindergarten Media discussion focus questions:
http://www.mssolomon.com/node/35

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I am petrified of heights, need to take anti-anxiety medication when I step foot on a plane, and in most aspects of my life I'm a big old fraidy cat.  However, when it comes to asking for help, or acknowledging my ignorance, I'm absolutely fearless.  We all have our strengths I guess.

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How can we teach our children that?  They are growing up in a world that is changing so quickly and evolving constantly.  Our students need to be adaptable.  I firmly believe we need to model this for them.  It's okay to tell them you don't know the answer...but you also need to show them that you know how to ask the questions and find the answers.    


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