Tech+Tools+for+Exhibition


 * Tech Tools for Exhibition ** **5th grade students have been introduced to a variety of tech tools that may be used for their Exhibition presentations. Here is a general list of the tech tools and examples of how they can be used: **

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 * 1) Google Presentation: the Google version of PowerPoint. It can hold text, photos, videos, etc. Below is a Google Presentation that a 3rd grader created for a Life Cycles project.

2. Prezi:  a presentation tool that can support text, photos, videos, etc. It has some features not available in Google Presentation. Below is a Prezi that Angel created for our IB World Tour of Mexico last year. media type="custom" key="14807484" align="center"

3. Glog: a virtual poster that gives a snapshot of the entire presentation at one glance. By clicking on different pieces of the poster, presenters can share written information, text, audio files, videos, etc. with the audience. Below is a Glog that Kayla created for her Regions Summative Assessment. media type="custom" key="14592932" align="center"

4. Animoto: a video slideshow that allows you to select pictures and video, then add text to explain them. This would be a great tool to use for an introduction to the presentation. Below is an Animoto that a 3rd grader created for a nonfiction book report. media type="youtube" key="h_tTkx4_-ag" height="360" width="640"

5.  Google Forms: students might choose to use this if they want to conduct a survey of their audience. The forms also can create charts and graphs from your data.Here is an example of a fun survey asking about Spring Break plans. media type="custom" key="14608216" align="center"

6. Voicethread: This collaborative tool is great for collecting opinions and thoughts about a specific topic. Students can upload photos or videos, then sign in and make comments on the images. They can also leave the presentation "open" so that viewers may make comments. Note: students need to be sure the microphones are working at full volume so that their voices are loud and clear. Below is an example:

Mrs. Dossett's 2nd Grade Class discussed Peacemakers:

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7. CrazyTalk:  This puppeteering software allows students to animate a photo or picture, then record their voice for the presentation. The example below was used in the 2011 Exhibition.

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8. SmartBoard: We have two SmartBoards in the Media Center -- one in the library and one in the computer lab. These boards have touch-screen capabilities and allow presenters to control computer applications from the front of the room. The Exhibition Group that uses the Library SmartBoard should also plan to incorporate the Apple TV.

9. Apple TV: We have access to multiple Apple TVs, which can be operated anywhere in the school. The Apple TV has an AirPlay mode that allows students to project their iPads onto the big screen. It is completely wireless, with the exception of the speakers. This is great for multiple students tag-teaming a presentation with iPads. One student might start with an Animoto, followed by another with a Keynote Presentation or Prezi, followed by another with a YouTube video, etc.