/ blog http://www.geographyalltheway.com/blog News, updates and ideas from geographyalltheway.com Tue, 21 May 2013 19:54:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 geogalothttp://feedburner.google.com want to learn more about new Google Maps? register for upcoming Mapping with Google… http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/geogalot/~3/RwurjXMpLwc/ http://www.geographyalltheway.com/blog/want-to-learn-more-about-new-google-maps-register-for-upcoming-mapping-with-google/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 15:38:01 +0000 Richard http://www.geographyalltheway.com/blog/want-to-learn-more-about-new-google-maps-register-for-upcoming-mapping-with-google/ Continue reading →]]>

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want to learn more about new Google Maps? register for upcoming Mapping with Google MOOC http://www.mapping.withgoogle.com/preview

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]]> http://www.geographyalltheway.com/blog/want-to-learn-more-about-new-google-maps-register-for-upcoming-mapping-with-google/feed/ 0 http://www.geographyalltheway.com/blog/want-to-learn-more-about-new-google-maps-register-for-upcoming-mapping-with-google/ Using Popcorn Maker to add value to YouTube clips http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/geogalot/~3/sJpRkb3su6o/ http://www.geographyalltheway.com/blog/using-popcorn-maker-to-add-value-to-youtube-clips/#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 09:05:39 +0000 Richard http://www.geographyalltheway.com/blog/using-popcorn-maker-to-add-value-to-youtube-clips/ Continue reading →]]> There are some great tools available to add value to online video clips such as videonot.es [http://www.videonot.es/] and mozilla's Popcorn Maker.

The learning activity I envisage is DP Geography students watching and discussing a YouTube clip, such as a news clip or TED talk, and then taking that video and being challenged to add value to it.  

The 'adding value' comes through remixing the content – adding links to online content, adding additional content as examples and case studies, adding loops of important phrases and adding geographical context using Google Maps.

I have had a go at modelling an example of a YouTube clip with 'added value' using the short Hans Rosling 'Rivers of Myths' clip.

#geographyteacher #teachtheweb 

The River of Myths + a little added value
A second project connected to #teachtheweb and remixing content. I have tried to model a teaching activity. To take a YouTube clip we watch as part of DP Geography course and add value to it.

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]]> http://www.geographyalltheway.com/blog/using-popcorn-maker-to-add-value-to-youtube-clips/feed/ 6 http://www.geographyalltheway.com/blog/using-popcorn-maker-to-add-value-to-youtube-clips/ Using Popcorn Maker to add value to YouTube clips http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/geogalot/~3/lPryVl65sJI/ http://www.geographyalltheway.com/blog/using-popcorn-maker-to-add-value-to-youtube-clips-2/#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 09:04:44 +0000 Richard http://www.geographyalltheway.com/blog/using-popcorn-maker-to-add-value-to-youtube-clips-2/ Continue reading →]]> There are some great tools available to add value to online video clips such as videonot.es [http://www.videonot.es/] and mozilla's Popcorn Maker.

The learning activity I envisage is DP Geography students watching and discussing a YouTube clip, such as a news clip or +TED talk, and then taking that video and being challenged to add value to it.  

The 'adding value' comes through remixing the content – adding links to online content, adding additional content as examples and case studies, adding loops of important phrases and adding geographical context using +Google Maps.

I have had a go at modelling an example of a +YouTube clip with 'added value' using the short Hans Rosling 'Rivers of Myths' clip.

#geographyteacher   #teachtheweb  

The River of Myths + a little added value
A second project connected to #teachtheweb and remixing content. I have tried to model a teaching activity. To take a YouTube clip we watch as part of DP Geography course and add value to it.

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]]> http://www.geographyalltheway.com/blog/using-popcorn-maker-to-add-value-to-youtube-clips-2/feed/ 0 http://www.geographyalltheway.com/blog/using-popcorn-maker-to-add-value-to-youtube-clips-2/ Teach the Web – Evaluating a tool by learning how to use it http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/geogalot/~3/sct7RWiYGr4/ http://www.geographyalltheway.com/blog/teach-the-web-evaluating-a-tool-by-learning-how-to-use-it/#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 09:22:42 +0000 Richard http://www.geographyalltheway.com/blog/teach-the-web-evaluating-a-tool-by-learning-how-to-use-it/ Continue reading →]]> I am trying to participate in the  #teachtheweb  MOOC but have started off a little behind due to projects at home and at school.

Here is my attempt at an introduction to me using mozilla Popcorn Maker to mix together various bit of my own online media – all except the soundtrack which is CC and the image of the teapot are taking from my online repositories of personally produced media.

I set myself the goal of trying to use all the elements of mozilla Popcorn Maker but didn't get round to adding any pauses, loops or skips – that will have to wait until my next attempt… a project that I can see myself asking students to do to increase their engagement with a video clip.

#teachtheweb  

6 Word Memoir
My efforts for #teachtheweb thinking about ‘Making as Learning’.

Trying to introduce myself using mozilla Popcorn Maker using a kind of 6 word memoir type approach.

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]]> http://www.geographyalltheway.com/blog/teach-the-web-evaluating-a-tool-by-learning-how-to-use-it/feed/ 2 http://www.geographyalltheway.com/blog/teach-the-web-evaluating-a-tool-by-learning-how-to-use-it/ Teach the Web – Evaluating a tool by learning how to use it http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/geogalot/~3/jS1tssiGZ5o/ http://www.geographyalltheway.com/blog/teach-the-web-evaluating-a-tool-by-learning-how-to-use-it-2/#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 09:20:25 +0000 Richard http://www.geographyalltheway.com/blog/teach-the-web-evaluating-a-tool-by-learning-how-to-use-it-2/ Continue reading →]]> I am trying to participate in the #teachtheweb  MOOC but have started off a little behind due to projects at home and at school.

Here is my attempt at an introduction to me using mozilla Popcorn Maker to mix together various bit of my own online media – all except the soundtrack which is CC and the image of the teapot are taking from my online repositories of personally produced media.

I set myself the goal of trying to use all the elements of mozilla Popcorn Maker but didn't get round to adding any pauses, loops or skips – that will have to wait until my next attempt… a project that I can see myself asking students to do to increase their engagement with a video clip.

#teachtheweb  

6 Word Memoir
My efforts for #teachtheweb thinking about ‘Making as Learning’.

Trying to introduce myself using mozilla Popcorn Maker using a kind of 6 word memoir type approach.

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]]> http://www.geographyalltheway.com/blog/teach-the-web-evaluating-a-tool-by-learning-how-to-use-it-2/feed/ 1 http://www.geographyalltheway.com/blog/teach-the-web-evaluating-a-tool-by-learning-how-to-use-it-2/ A run out into the Jura to drop the in-laws off to start their cycling tour http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/geogalot/~3/F-n-UqGm-Os/ http://www.geographyalltheway.com/blog/a-run-out-into-the-jura-to-drop-the-in-laws-off-to-start-their-cycling-tour/#comments Sun, 12 May 2013 12:01:18 +0000 Richard http://www.geographyalltheway.com/blog/a-run-out-into-the-jura-to-drop-the-in-laws-off-to-start-their-cycling-tour/

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Reshared post from +Richard Allaway

This course will bring International Baccalaureate DP Geography teachers together with the aim of discussing and sharing ideas about structuring, resourcing and delivering the 240 hours of teaching necessary for the higher level course. You will leave with fresh ideas, plans for the new academic year and access to a range of online resources.

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Incorporating Google Earth Skills Into the School Curriculum Video and Resources

The recording of the +Google in Education Education on Air Hangout is already on YouTube: Incorporating Google Earth Skills Into the School Curriculum

The +MindMeister map I used to organise my thoughts is here: http://www.mindmeister.com/284132501/incorporating-google-earth-skills-into-the-school-curriculum

The Google Earth file [.kmz] of examples is here: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1933442/store/Incorporating%20Google%20Earth%20Skills%20Into%20the%20School%20Curriculum.kmz

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Incorporating Google Earth Skills Into the School Curriculum – EducationOnAir
This site provides information about the Education On Air Hangouts taking place. Educators and Googlers are offering free professional development on a range of topics from instructional approaches to…

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]]> http://www.geographyalltheway.com/blog/live-in-30-minutes-if-anybody-would-like-to-join-us/feed/ 8 http://www.geographyalltheway.com/blog/live-in-30-minutes-if-anybody-would-like-to-join-us/ What is this IB stuff that you are always talking about? http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/geogalot/~3/YdpBKgn-w7s/ http://www.geographyalltheway.com/blog/what-is-this-ib-stuff-that-you-are-always-talking-about/#comments Sun, 05 May 2013 17:59:48 +0000 Richard http://www.geographyalltheway.com/blog/what-is-this-ib-stuff-that-you-are-always-talking-about/ Continue reading →]]> Article from the +The Telegraph about the IB.  Useful if your school is considering such things or if you are currently job hunting.

International Baccalaureate: is it any good? – Telegraph
The International Baccalaureate is increasing in popularity. But does it carry sufficient clout with universities? Jon Cartwright reports.

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