I used iMovie to create my digital video. I found the program difficult to use as the instructions were not clear enough on how to use the program. Although the buttons for adding all the different parts such as sound and text were there, I had difficulty putting these different components together to create a smooth-flowing movie. I think my learners may also have these difficulties if they have never used a program like this before. Perhaps spending more time learning how to use the program may help, although this would cut into learning time for students.
Because almost all new computers have a movie making application on them now, the affordability of using digital video as a learning resource is quite good. The availability would also depend on, however, the number of computers accessible for students in classroom time and at home. The program would also require a significant amount of time spend by students creating and editing their videos.
Digital videos could be used in my teaching context of secondary English to create group movies, document projects, perform and record skits, or provide a way of presenting assignments.
(I tried to upload the video I made however unfortunately Blogger would not let me upload it.)
Resizing Images
I found using MobaPhoto (http://www.softpedia.com/get/Multimedia/Graphic/Graphic-Editors/MobaPhoto.shtml) to resize and upload images easy and straight forward. I believe my students would use this program with ease as it explains how to download and resize your photographs simply.
As the program is free, it is easily accessible, however this would again depend upon the accessibility of computers to students.
This tool could be used for secondary english students to resize and upload images onto assignments and interactive whiteboards, and makes it easy for for images to be included on learning materials and hand outs given to students.
Digital Audio Recordings
Creating a digital audio recording was simple and easily downloadable to my Wiki. I believe this tool would be easily used by my students. This tool would be easily accessible to students as it can be done from so many different devices such as phones, iPods, mp3's and computers. Digital audio recordings could be used in my teaching context of secondary english to record and deliver assignments, record messages, document research, and give voice messages to students. Please see below the link to my Wiki containing the voice recording I made.
www.sarahaarnold.wikispaces.com
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