Ever since I started my MET, I have had the pleasure of experimenting with a wide range of story-telling web 2.0 tools. I was happy to see that this was one of our Rip.Mix.Feed activity options, as I feel I have had the opportunity to use several of the tools available and I wanted to share my favourites here.
One of the first story-telling tools I used that integrates images, audio and text was PhotoPeach. I used it to create a digital story about me for ETEC565:
Another story-telling tool worth mentioning here is MyBrainShark.com
I used the site to create a presentation on Open Education Resources for ETEC522 that allowed me to upload my PowerPoint presentation and add audio and a voice-over to it.
Open Education Resources – An Environmental Analysis
Just this week I used XtraNormal for the first time to create an animated video for ETEC512. This has to be one of my favourite story-telling tools now. I especially love the fact that some of the character sets are updated often and that you can record your own voice for the characters. I actually bought an educator subscription for the site after completing my video – I know my students will love it 🙂
And last but not least my favourite find – the Prezi tool. Who knew zooming in and out could be so much fun!? 😉
Here’s the link to a “story” I made at the end of ETEC532 that was a reflection on my learning in the course: My MET Brain, version 5.3.2
Sheza,
Sheza,
You have compiled a great collection of tools here. I had trouble narrowing it down to one. Thanks for including a variety. I enjoyed all of your presentations.
Joy
Sheza,
I love Xtranormal! I discovered it about a year ago in the MET program and have used it for several assignments and I also created an introductory video that I show to my grade 11 Accounting students on the first day of the semester.
Deborah
Hey there Sheza,
I love Prezi too! As of this term I’ve now created Prezi’s for two subjects, so I think I need to back off and explore new tools because I don’t want to use the same thing over and over! (what a shame though, right?!) I loved your Xtranormal video – I can just imagine you and your friend/colleague recording the voiceovers 🙂
Nicola
Hi Sheza,
Your journey and photos remind me very much of my own experiences abroad. I really like how you used PhotoPeach to document your life story. I have never seen the tool before and appreciated the constant flow and story.
P.s. Love your Prezi as well! The movement and visual connection with the gears really pulled me into the presentation.