#ecoo13

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