Promoting Digital Collaboration Cartoon Story Maker Gumawang Jati & Finita Dewi
gumawang.jati@gmail.com finita.dewi@gmail.com
http://elearning.bandungtalentsource.com
CSM • Can be used for collaboration project
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Make 2D screen based cartoon stories to illustrate conversations and dialogues. Stories can include an unlimited number of frames and are view frame by frame. Each frame can include: – Images: Drag and drop library items onto the frame, or import your own digital photos or images saved from the web. – Text bubbles: Select from a range text bubbles and information boxes. – Drag and drop onto the frame and start typing! – Text can be in any language and any script. – Voice recordings: Add new voice recordings using the simple built in recording panel. – You can also add recordings already saved on your computer.
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Stories are saved on your computer as HTML page (webpages), and can easily viewed by others on any computer using a web browser such as Internet Explorer. Stories can also be printed. Completed stories can also be loaded back into the Cartoon Story Maker and edited or added to
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character and background libraries import your own images text bubbles and information boxes import voice recordings built in recorder to add your own voice recordings unlimited number of frames copy and paste frames preview print function Saved stories can be opened and edited copy and paste text from other documents
Students can: • create dialogues with their own text or voice recordings to demonstrate proficiency • create using digital photos of themselves acting out a situation and add either text or voice recordings to the photos • search the web for culturally authentic images and import them into the Cartoon Story Maker as backgrounds to a story. • Students can place pictures of themselves in front of culturally authentic images: they can imagine they are really there!
Teachers can: • provide a script or storyboard which students use to create a story • create partially completed stories which students can then open and complete • provide text only and students must add their own matching voice recordings • provide questions to which students generate appropriate answers in the story • use Cartoon Story Maker in other subjects!
Cartoon Stories can be used: • as a medium for students' writing in a number of modes: conversation, narrative, persuasive or informative. • to revise a language topic • to practice pronunciation and spelling • as a collaborative task
CSM • Can be used for collaboration project
Task
• Create a teaching or learning medium using CSM • Sharing
ICT for English Teachers 24/10/2013
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21 st Century Skills in the example • ICT skills for finding infomation • Group work to develop cooperation skills • Conduct experiment to develop inquiry and problem solving skills • Teacher make sure that each students achieve the learning objectives by individually write and present the report • Students develop written and oral communication skills, utilizing the presentation software
Overview of Sample Project 1. Students receive instruction on a topic (to give a tour guide in Jakarta) 2. Student team conducts “research” 3. Individual students prepare and submit “research” reports (teacher should give feedback) 4. Individual students investigate and write papers on related topics (e.g., monas, Ancol, museums, hotels) 5. Individuals prepare and deliver oral/PowerPoint reports on topics above 6. Students respond to follow-up questions on their presentation 7. Students “translate” their ideas into CSM.
Software can be downloaded from
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http://www.eduweb.vic.gov.au/languagesonline/games/cartoon/index.htm
• TASK • Please make an activity for students using CSM • sharing
The Framework for 21st Century Skil
21th Century Skills Achieved Creativity and Innovation Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. • Students: – apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes. – create original works as a means of personal or group expression.
21th Century Skills Achieved Communication and Collaboration Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. • Students: – interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media. – communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats. – develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures. – contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems.
21th Century Skills Achieved Research and Information Fluency Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. • Students: – plan strategies to guide inquiry. – locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media. – evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks. – process data and report results.
21th Century Skills Achieved Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. • Students: – identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation. – plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project. – collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions. – use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions.
21th Century Skills Achieved Digital Citizenship
Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. • Students: – exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity. – demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning. – exhibit leadership for digital citizenship.
Thank You
gumawang.jati@gmail.com finita.dewi@gmail.com
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