Friday, October 4, 2019

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly....of Technology

Happy Halloween!!!! Oh, I'm getting a little ahead of myself but I love Halloween! I love watching the paranormal shows, scary movies, kids Halloween movies, and seeing all the decorations and costumes. Plus in my classroom, Halloween makes the best green screen videos. Last year I shared some of what my students and I came up with and I will try to do the same this year. So watch for my November blog.



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This blog, I want to talk about technology. There are so many advances in it these days. Some I like and there's a lot I don't. I think just because something can be created, doesn't necessarily mean it has to be.  It definitely has its advantages and disadvantages. So tell me, what technology do you like and what do you not?  Has it helped you out professionally? Connect you with your friends and family?



I like being able to draw on my tablet. I use a Surface Pro. I still adore drawing and painting in the traditional way but digitally is easier for me when it comes to my books.  I also like using it to bring my books to life. I would like to do more and I'm always keeping my eye out for better software. I currently use Powerpoint.  Over the summer I did a free trial of one of Adobes animation programs. It was so cool and so fun to play with. I really wanted to do the whole monthly subscription thing but my computer and internet just wasn't up to the challenge. I used it to create several fun short animations and when I went to export it into a format I could post, it was taking hours! Needless to say, I was bummed.  I need stronger internet and a better computer. So if anyone is needing to find such things a good home, I am your gal. Haha!


I am wanting to share yet again my three preview read-aloud book videos.  I am hesitant about uploading them to youtube. I know there are so many great videos on there. I use may of them in my classroom but i worry about copyright and infringement. What is your opinion of youtube? Safe or not?

Book available on Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/y3buypla





Book available on Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/y3buypla



Book available on Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/y3buypla

Please share my page if you like my videos, I would much appreciate it.  That is all for this months blog. Remember to stay tuned for some Crazy Halloween green screen videos next month. Happy October!!
 
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2 comments:

  1. One of my favorites is my drawing pad too, Rebecca. I love the things I've learned to do with it. Photoshop is a big help. I hope to upgrade to a newer version of it someday.

    Loved all your video books. How fun!

    Thanks for sharing your post. I know it's not an easy task with your internet situation. Go YOU for hanging in there.

    Have a great weekend.

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  2. Hi Rebecca, I am so proud of you for making videos and using your own voice. I try but hate it every time and delete. It's hard to put yourself out into the world like that, I feel so exposed! As for youtube, I guess it depends on the information you put on it. Enough to inspire curiosity without giving away too much, find the right balance and I think you do. Keep going!

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