Reflection Google group IT465

I like having a Google group! I have found it to be easy to navigate. I have questions, but that is because I need more time to explore and learn the program. I like being in touch with my class members; it brings a sense of community involvement. I can see how this would be a valuable tool for educators. A grade level team could set up all of their members on Google group and compare teaching techniques, ideas, concerns, and stay in touch.

Story Telling
I found the story telling on windows movie maker to be fun and easy, except I can't get my voice narration to work. I was able to add music to my movie. Each time I try to record, I plug in the microphone into the audio jac, I click on the microphone and start narration; it looks like it is recording, but it doesn't. I even borrowed another mic. to see if that was the problem. I would love to get my recorded story attached, if anybody has any helpful advice. I would appreciate it. Thanks! Teresa Amacker

Inspiration 8.0 Assignment

The concept map that I created on Inspiration 8.0 software was a fun challenge. I liked Inspiration 8.0; I was new to the software, so it was time consuming to learn the basics of the program. After getting to know and understand the different functions of the software, I see how it could be a useful tool in the classroom for student assignments, as well as a teacher's planning tool.