Puppy Socialization Prezi
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Is it Safe? Navigating the Copyright and Fair Use Waters
I was happy to hear we were going to learn more about the use of copyrighted material for educational purposes.
The internet is an amazing resource for people like me, looking for just the right information or the right shot - just the right picture that can be used to illustrate an idea, feeling, or concept in my instructional materials.
But every time I find the right information or picture, I think... "Is it safe?"
No, you are right. It will be the studio that comes after me.
In the instructional materials I create, I don't use famous movies or actors, or written information. I mostly use pictures and video clips.
How do I know if I have the videographer or photographer's blessing?
The video above was uploaded from YouTube. Per section 4 of the Terms of Service, the use of the above video is permitted. Have you ever noticed YouTube's Terms of Service? No? You are not alone! You have to look for it! generally speaking, such information is located at the very bottom of websites.
At first, in ignorance, I prepared a subsection of the YouTube video - just the first 20 seconds, as that is all I wanted to show, and if memory serves, the rest of the clip could give one nightmares! Unfortunately, after reading the terms of service, I learned that I could not modify the original. How very disappointing! Ah well, I can take comfort in my being oh so within the law!
Using someone else's material without being 100% sure that I have their blessing certainly does not seem worth the potential pain if in fact I am using the material without permission. Suddenly that perfect picture that I simply had to use doesn't seem quite as important anymore!
* I had planned to use a still photo from 'Marathon Man' that I found on line in the space above, however it said, quoted exactly: "Images may be subject to copyright." Very helpful. What exactly does that mean? They may as well just say: "This photo may or may not be OK for you to use - we just don't know. We're not even sure we should be using it." There was no other information available, so I decided to delete it.
Time for your quiz!
The internet is an amazing resource for people like me, looking for just the right information or the right shot - just the right picture that can be used to illustrate an idea, feeling, or concept in my instructional materials.
But every time I find the right information or picture, I think... "Is it safe?"
WARNING!!!!
WATCH ONLY THE FIRST 20 SECONDS OF THIS VIDEO!
Laurence Olivier and Dustin Hoffman in 'Marathon Man'
This video is used per the YouTube Terms of Service, Section 4,
General Use of the Service, Permissions and Restrictions
Can I use a picture or video snippet? Is it legal? Could I be sued? Will Dustin Hoffman's lawyers, or Sir Laurence Olivier's descendants come after me? This video is used per the YouTube Terms of Service, Section 4,
General Use of the Service, Permissions and Restrictions
No, you are right. It will be the studio that comes after me.
In the instructional materials I create, I don't use famous movies or actors, or written information. I mostly use pictures and video clips.
How do I know if I have the videographer or photographer's blessing?
The video above was uploaded from YouTube. Per section 4 of the Terms of Service, the use of the above video is permitted. Have you ever noticed YouTube's Terms of Service? No? You are not alone! You have to look for it! generally speaking, such information is located at the very bottom of websites.
At first, in ignorance, I prepared a subsection of the YouTube video - just the first 20 seconds, as that is all I wanted to show, and if memory serves, the rest of the clip could give one nightmares! Unfortunately, after reading the terms of service, I learned that I could not modify the original. How very disappointing! Ah well, I can take comfort in my being oh so within the law!
Using someone else's material without being 100% sure that I have their blessing certainly does not seem worth the potential pain if in fact I am using the material without permission. Suddenly that perfect picture that I simply had to use doesn't seem quite as important anymore!
no photo inserted here*
* I had planned to use a still photo from 'Marathon Man' that I found on line in the space above, however it said, quoted exactly: "Images may be subject to copyright." Very helpful. What exactly does that mean? They may as well just say: "This photo may or may not be OK for you to use - we just don't know. We're not even sure we should be using it." There was no other information available, so I decided to delete it.
Time for your quiz!
True or False: There is a set of legal rules that gives definitive answers to copyright questions.
You guessed it- FALSE! But as I learned, the fact that the law is not so prescriptive runs to our favor.
But what about Fair Use considerations? That is, are there exceptions to copyrights, which allows for the use of copyright material? The answer is yes!
There are some great resources that can help understand what is and is not the Fair Use.
Take a peek at the Fair Use information from Cornell University's Copyright Information Center. Cornell developed a checklist to help untangle and understand if we are stepping over the Fair Use boundary.
The best thing? Cornell is happy to help you if you don't find what you need on their site! Thanks, Cornell!
There are some great resources that can help understand what is and is not the Fair Use.
Take a peek at the Fair Use information from Cornell University's Copyright Information Center. Cornell developed a checklist to help untangle and understand if we are stepping over the Fair Use boundary.
The best thing? Cornell is happy to help you if you don't find what you need on their site! Thanks, Cornell!
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Shattered iAuthor Dreams
I was floored when I was introduced to iAuthor, Apple's ebook authoring tool.
The capabilities are nothing short of amazing, and the possibilities for using iAuthor are endless.
See for yourself. Here is a tutorial, for a little taste of iAuthor.
Exciting, yes?
You can add interactive 3D images and objects. Can you add video? Of course! What about interactive quizzes? No problem! You can even use HTML, so your ibook will never be out of date. Imagine!
I know what you are thinking - Sounds great, but what does iAuthor cost?
The amazing answer? The tool is FREE!
Sadly, though, there is one, giant catch. Did you catch the catch at the end of the above tutorial?
iAuthor only works on Apple devices. RATS!
I did some research to see if this was current information, as the tutorial is from 2012.
Yes, sadly, as far as I can determine, this is still the case.
iAuthor sounds great for a K-12 classroom outfitted with Apple devices, but I am disappointed that someone with a PC computer could not read published iAuthor material.
You can create a PDF version that anyone can use. Yes, OK, but then you of course lose the best features - the video and interactive components.
iAuthor sounds great for a K-12 classroom outfitted with Apple devices, but I am disappointed that someone with a PC computer could not read published iAuthor material.
You can create a PDF version that anyone can use. Yes, OK, but then you of course lose the best features - the video and interactive components.
iAuthor seemed like the perfect way to have an interactive guide for dog training clients to use while taking a class. A great way to give them quick, interesting, and most importantly, helpful answers to questions that pop up between classes. They wouldn't need to wait until the next class session. They could get helpful answers right away!
But only if they have an Apple device. Harrumph!
One other noteworthy note. If you plan to sell your book, Apple wants a cut of any sales.
This seems only fair, although some people complain about it.
This seems only fair, although some people complain about it.
Interested in reading more about it?
Happy iAuthoring!
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Web 2.0hhhhhh!
I've heard the term "Web 2.0", but didn't really understand what it meant. My understanding of it is that web 1.0 sites may offer a lot of information, but the 2.0 sites take it to the next level. That next level can be many different things - such as a learning community, in which the users contribute all of the content. Sites such as Wikipedia or YouTube are good examples of this type of . It can also offer a way to interact with others to find out answers to pressing questions, in places such as forums. While this could lead you in the wrong direction at times, there are so many sources to use in today's web searches, that you can get confirmation of the answer you received at one site by accessing other similar sites.
It really is fascinating to see how the web has changed our everyday lives. Back in the dark ages, not TOO long ago, one had to go to the library to get reliable information on a certain subject. Now there is so much information available, the biggest challenge is how to narrow your results, so that you receive only the cream of the crop regarding websites.
It really is fascinating to see how the web has changed our everyday lives. Back in the dark ages, not TOO long ago, one had to go to the library to get reliable information on a certain subject. Now there is so much information available, the biggest challenge is how to narrow your results, so that you receive only the cream of the crop regarding websites.
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Computational Thinking Part Two - Application
In class, we reviewed several websites that apply computational thinking into their game/interactive experiences. I enjoyed experiencing all of the interactive websites that we reviewed during class. The experiences ranged from the basic, yet still interesting and fun to play Lemonade Stand
to the complex world in Second Life,
to the very cool Alien Rescue game. See for yourself below
Alien Rescue wins my vote for the best site for teaching children computational learning skills in an interesting and fun way. Such a great positive premise- helping each displaced alien type find a place to live that best suits their characteristics and requirements. I think most adults would also enjoy this game!
My group played the Blood Typing Game.
There are many things about this game that I can appreciate, and need to remember, should I ever try to create something this grand! The game was very appealing visually, and has a great deal of detail.
For example, when using the syringe to add blood to the test tubes, the amount of blood in the syringe decreases after each addition into the test tube. I really liked that the earner had to position the syringe both to draw blood on the patient, and to place it into the test tubes. Simple things, such as using blood spatters to fill the screen after you make a selection is absolutely genius, and adds a lot of appeal!
Upon revisiting the game, I noticed how the sounds of the game really added to the experience. The splat that came with the blood spatter, the sound of the blood dropping into the test tube, and the mixing sound in the test tube were all satisfying to hear!
While the game is fun to play, I don't feel I learned anything. I'm not saying that you can't learn anything from playing the game, it just didn't happen organically while playing. I think going into detail about why that is may be useful, so here goes.
The game starts off by offering you several different versions of the games to try.
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Alien Rescue wins my vote for the best site for teaching children computational learning skills in an interesting and fun way. Such a great positive premise- helping each displaced alien type find a place to live that best suits their characteristics and requirements. I think most adults would also enjoy this game!
My group played the Blood Typing Game.
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For example, when using the syringe to add blood to the test tubes, the amount of blood in the syringe decreases after each addition into the test tube. I really liked that the earner had to position the syringe both to draw blood on the patient, and to place it into the test tubes. Simple things, such as using blood spatters to fill the screen after you make a selection is absolutely genius, and adds a lot of appeal!
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While the game is fun to play, I don't feel I learned anything. I'm not saying that you can't learn anything from playing the game, it just didn't happen organically while playing. I think going into detail about why that is may be useful, so here goes.
The game starts off by offering you several different versions of the games to try.
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What it didn't do, is try to incorporate learning blood types into the game. Unless you already know about blood typing, you are just using trial and error. It is still fun, but I didn't feel I was gaining any knowledge. When choosing the wrong blood type, the patient screams, along with many visual cues to let you know you got it wrong - no other feedback is given.
A great enhancement to the game would be to explain, in a fun way, WHY the type chosen was incorrect. This would help the learner catch on more quickly and result in fewer patient deaths(!).
The same thought applies to the actual blood typing of the patients. If the game could add just a quick reference to what you are seeing in each test tube (why some tubes have what appears to be a clot at the bottom, and some do not), it would add to the learning experience.
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Instead, you just make random selections, and are only told you are wrong, instead of WHY you are wrong.
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I think some people would get frustrated, as you can make MANY errors (A+, A-, B+, B-, AB+, AB-, O+ before FINALLY selecting 0-, the correct answer) before hitting on the correct answer.
Another enhancement would be offering to direct you to the tutorials to learn about blood typing after you select a couple of wrong answers. I only found the tutorials by clicking the Main Menu button.
Adding an option to begin with the tutorials on the starting splash screen would be a great idea.
Another enhancement would be making the tutorials more interactive and fun. While they have plenty of pictures, you are really just reading about blood types.
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I am guessing not many people read the blood typing tutorials. They are just too bland in comparison to the game. Why not add some "what if" components to the tutorials, such as: "What if we gave someone with type A- type A+ blood. What do you think would happen?" and then have the learner do that to see the result. It would keep people learning, instead of ditching the tutorial in order to play the game.
I'm not trying to bash the game, I just wanted to examine it, so that I can learn from it, and apply it to making my own game.
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Computational Thinking... A Lot To Think About!
Computational thinking is a concept that I am still trying to wrap my head around.
It sounds fairly simple - applying the principles of computer science to solve problems, design systems, and understand human behavior (paraphrased from Introducing Computational Thinking in Education Courses, by Yadav, A., et al, one of the iLearn ITEC 815 readings).
It sounds fairly simple - applying the principles of computer science to solve problems, design systems, and understand human behavior (paraphrased from Introducing Computational Thinking in Education Courses, by Yadav, A., et al, one of the iLearn ITEC 815 readings).
However applying this, and putting it into practice is the head scratcher!
I will need to learn more about computational thinking to truly understand it.
I will need to learn more about computational thinking to truly understand it.
Computational thinking does sound critically important to the K-12 program. Mastering these concepts early in life would help prepare children to succeed as adults. beyond the classroom, there are so many resources outside the classroom that are available to foster this kind of thinking. Scratch (http://scratch.mit.edu/) is only one of many.
Below is a simple math game programmed in Scratch. Try it out by clicking here
Below is a simple math game programmed in Scratch. Try it out by clicking here
Content use is permitted under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 license.
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
A Web Whaaaaat?? WebQuests!
WebQuest? What on earth is that? It took me a while to understand that a WebQuest is a way to have learners use the web in a directed search for answers to complex questions. Once I understood, I loved the idea! A perfect way for learners to make discoveries on their own.
I thought of a great WebQuest idea! I could use a WebQuest to teach children about puppy socialization. Puppy socialization is often misunderstood to mean socializing a puppy to other puppies and/or dogs. While this is part of it, a much bigger part is exposing the pup to many positive experiences with lots of different people and places. When they have these positive experiences, they are much more likely to learn that the world is a safe place, and grow up to be well adjusted adults.
It would be great to have kids learn about it early, and perhaps teach the adults!
I thoroughly enjoyed creating my WebQuest. The worst part about it was keeping my paws off of it after I submitted it for grading. I kept thinking of things that I should have added or clarified. I actually can't wait until it is graded, so I can update it.
WebQuests are something I will definitely explore for my final project. I am wondering if there is a use for them in humane education programs. My guess is yes!
I thought of a great WebQuest idea! I could use a WebQuest to teach children about puppy socialization. Puppy socialization is often misunderstood to mean socializing a puppy to other puppies and/or dogs. While this is part of it, a much bigger part is exposing the pup to many positive experiences with lots of different people and places. When they have these positive experiences, they are much more likely to learn that the world is a safe place, and grow up to be well adjusted adults.
It would be great to have kids learn about it early, and perhaps teach the adults!
I thoroughly enjoyed creating my WebQuest. The worst part about it was keeping my paws off of it after I submitted it for grading. I kept thinking of things that I should have added or clarified. I actually can't wait until it is graded, so I can update it.
WebQuests are something I will definitely explore for my final project. I am wondering if there is a use for them in humane education programs. My guess is yes!
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