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Using bubbl.us to Brainstorm Ideas
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=Bubbl.us Reflection = ====Bubbl.us is a great website to use when brainstorming new ideas. I typically use the old school method with a big sheet of paper and MANY colored markers J . Bubble.us does the same exact thing, however you can save it electronically, sent it, print it, etc. This website is extremely easy to use and is free! I will always use this in the future when brainstorming activities. ====

=Introduction to Electronic Fitness Portfolios (Animoto) = media type="custom" key="15407516"

=Animoto Reflection = ====I had never used Animoto before, but had seen presentations from it. This website is very user friendly and free. The only challenge I ran into with this project is that I kept going over the 30 second time limit (for the free account). A way I can overcome this problem is by using our school account when I use it in the future. This account allows you to create much longer presentations. I will continue to use this website for future projects. I think it is a great way to introduce a lesson or topic. It is also extremely easy to use and I think the students would create really neat projects. I have already introduce Animoto to my department and we have been brainstorming more ways to use it in our classes. ==== = =

=VoiceThread Brainstorm activity for Personal Fitness Goals project = media type="custom" key="15407526"

= VoiceThread Reflection = ====I had never heard of VoiceThread until this class. When beginning my project I found that my school has an account and I was able to see how teachers have used it in their classes. The only challenge with this project was that I found myself wanting to add things that were not on my script. Anytime I did this I always messed up and would have to re-record. To overcome this I re-wrote my script a couple of times till I got it right. The one suggestion that was made for my VT was to create a slide where kids could brainstorms possible fitness goals. I really liked this idea, because it would create a place where kids could get ideas from and they would not have to share their own goal if they were uncomfortable. I will continue to use VoiceThread in my classes. ====

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