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Focus on Content Creation and the development of creative expression using mobile technologies*

*mobile technologies ... the 4 x 90 minute workshops will feature the use of iPads in Education.  Reference will be given to the availability of apps on other mobile platforms.)
Overview of the 4 workshops, including Apps
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Session 1 ... Educational Models guiding practice and (for the fun part!)
                               ....  Image manipulation and annotation

Current Theory ... stresses the importance of technology knowledge combined with curriculum and pedagogical knowledge.
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The SAMR model (Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, Redefintition) (Dr Reuben R Puentdura)
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Read Rob's blog about the practical application of SAMR
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Universal Design for Learning
Technology is a key 'Differentiator' of teaching and learning.
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Every child can learn, but not necessarily on the same day or in the same way.

Featured Apps: iPad Camera, iPad 'Photos', Snapseed, Over, Skitch
Referenced Apps: Comic Book, Strip Designer
Competencies:
* Familiar with camera app and camera roll
* Can make photo albums and arrange photos
* Can perform a screen capture
* Can edit a photo (crop, adjust image levels)
* Can use Skitch / Over to annotate images / Save to Camera Roll


Session 2  Creating eBooks using Book Creator

We will use the popular and incredibly intuitive Book Creator app to create engaging multi-media eBooks

Featured Apps: Book Creator, iBooks
Referenced Apps: Snapseed, Over, Skitch, iPad Camera / Photos, Dropbox

Competencies:
* Use Book Creator to create an eBook ... to include:
* photographs, Annotated images, Audio (digitised voice)
* edit properties of page items e.g. image layering, make audio buttons invisible.
* explore drawing tools
* add a video file
* discuss sharing and viewing options e.g. iBooks

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Technology, it doesn't have to be perfect!
Perfect is the enemy of done! (Kevin Honeycutt)
Links
  • 9 Design tips to give your book a professional finish.
  • 6 secrets of publishing ebooks with iPads
  • Putting publishing into the hands of students
  • Using non-linear stories to gamify your books
  • 30 of our best Book Creator tips

Session 3  Using Video Apps to create content and to provide multiple means of student expression.

We will use a variety of video creation apps to create content while discussing and highlighting curriculum connections.

Featured Apps: Tellagami, Puppet Pals HD, Funny Movie Maker, iMotion HD, 
Referenced Apps: iPad Camera / Photos, Video Star, V Download +, iMovie

Competencies:
* to create and save video content using the following apps ... Tellagami, Puppet Pals HD, iMotion HD and Funny Movie Maker.

* to modify the properties of each app to suit the needs of students and curriculum outcomes
* to have fun and laugh a lot!
inspire, engage, learn

Session 4  Using iMovie to create wonderment! 

In this session we will learn how to access all media content on your iPad ... photographs, video and music ... to create amazing projects.

Drawing upon previous sessions we will use content saved to your camera roll to discover the powerful editing features of iMovie.

Featured Apps: iMovie
Referenced Apps: iPad Camera / Photos, Video Star, Tellagami, Puppet Pals HD, Funny Movie Maker, iMotion HD, Skitch, Over

Competencies:
* to create a 'trailer' ... great resource site for trailer templates
* to create a 'movie'
* to explore the editing features of iMovie e.g. video split, adding titles, separating sound track, adding a soundtrack, changing frame speed etc etc etc 
and importantly, as always
* to have fun and laugh a lot!
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