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Introduce yourself to the class in a creative and interesting manner that gives a lasting impression about you. Tell us a short story -- your proudest moment, most embarrassing moment, a scary event in your life, an "a-ha" learning event, etc. Create a multimedia product using an online tool. If it has a running time, the time should not exceed 120 seconds. The minimum length is 30 seconds, shorter is better.
You may choose to remix media from Creative Commons in lieu of creating a product from scratch. Learn more about Creative Commons through frequently asked questions.
Due dates
Thu Sep 11 - Personal multimedia introduction (extended due date)
Mon Sep 15 - Review and comment on five (5) other introductions
Deliverable
An original multimedia object between 30-120 seconds run-time that introduces yourself by telling a memorable story. The product that you submit must NOT have been used previously in another class or presentation.
Example
Dr. Bert's Screenr Intro:
Mon Sep 15 - Review and comment on five (5) other introductions
Deliverable
An original multimedia object between 30-120 seconds run-time that introduces yourself by telling a memorable story. The product that you submit must NOT have been used previously in another class or presentation.
Example
Dr. Bert's Screenr Intro:
Assessment
This assignment will be graded based on interestingness, clarity, timely completion, lasting impression, and feedback from class members.
Procedure
- Brainstorm ideas about how and what to say about yourself. If necessary, script it out roughly. Actually, it will be more natural and interesting if it isn’t scripted in detail. Refer to other individuals only by first name or nickname.
- Use an online tool or mobile applications (apps) to produce your introduction. Some suggestions: Animoto, Slide.ly, Pinterest, Pixorial, Haiku Deck, Projeqt, Prezi, PowToons, Jing or Screenr. Animoto and Slide.ly may also be accessed from Facebook, in which case, your photos may be used directly. PowerPoint or similar "traditional" applications (Keynote, Google Presentation, etc.) MAY NOT be used.
- You may select any tool. My students have found screencasting applications, Screenr and Jing, easy to use and produces quick results. Typically, they are used in combination with other apps.
- Your story may be in the form of a slide show or a video with or without narration. Or, it may also be presented as an info graphic or a poster. Try to incorporate multiple media, i.e., images, graphics, video and text into your product.
- Include a photo, image or avatar of yourself that you are willing to share.
- If needed, create an account at the website providing the production tool. Often, you may use your social media account (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) to log in.
- Produce your product. Have fun!
- When completed, add a comment to this page and post the link to your intro along with a brief introductory statement (25-50 words). To do so, use the Comment box at the bottom of this page.
Interact online with your class members by replying to their comments. Post greetings, thoughts, or questions on at least 5 other members' comments. Indeed, please view all intros so that you will get to know your classmates better.
NB: Make sure you click Reply below someone's comment instead of creating an entirely new comment.
Your thoughts and replies should be relevant, meaningful and professional, not social. Your statements will be stronger if you draft it offline, review it, then copy and paste into the reply box. To help readers, enter a BLANK LINE between paragraphs. The blank line is sometimes lost when pasting it from your clipboard.
Spread out your commenting so that each person receives feedback.
Consider the following when commenting:
- How interesting is it and why?
- How clear (understandable) is it?
- How will it make a lasting impression?
- It could be a little better, if …
ADDITIONAL NOTES
- Be professional.
- Write thoughtful and supportive comments.
- Point out strengths and weaknesses in the product.
- Extend your statements beyond social commentary.
- Suggest ways to improve.
Dal's 642 Intro URL: http://mytai41.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteMy ETEC 642 Intro video was created entirely using Free/open source software. My laptop operating system is Linux Mint 16 Cinnamon. I used OpenShot to compile the images and video and Audacity for the narration track.I don't have a GoPro so the canoe surfing video was shot using an old Olympus camera strapped with a large rubber band to the front ama of the canoe.The video did loose some quality from the original when attached to my blog.
Hi Dal,
DeleteGreat intro! I remember seeing a prior intro in one of our classes and its great to see you expanding into different tools. I really enjoyed the music that you used as well as the video. How do you like using audacity? I have been bouncing back and forth between audacity as well as Garageband. It has been a really great experience and I am always happy to view others work with that tool.
As I mentioned below in another comment if/when I move back to Hawaii I have made it my goal to become way more active in marine sports and your video definitely piqued my interest.
Anyway, great post and as always I look forward to working with you this semester.
Mahalo,
-James
Hi Dal,
DeleteI enjoyed watching your introduction video. I learned that you love the outdoors, such as running, paddling, surfing, and biking. In the photo, your 30 year old BMW looks like it's in really good condition. I also noticed that you are a fanatic about flying airplanes. I take my kids to watch the airplanes land and take off near our airport here on Maui. I am trying to pressure my son who is currently 4 to become a pilot one day.
You did well with incorporating the pictures, music, and narration. Your voice level and pace flowed well with the music. I was able to hear you and understand what you were saying while listening to the music. It was enjoyable. Thank you so much for sharing your introduction. Great Job!
Mahalo,
Brittany Neizman
Aloha Dal,
DeleteThank you so much for helping me with the technology! This is a test reply to see if I can make this work.
Wendy
Aloha Dal,
DeleteAnother test
Dal's Alternate 642 Intro URL: https://laulima.hawaii.edu/access/content/user/dalwyncw/642%20Intro3.avi
ReplyDeleteImage quality on this site is better. It's Public on Laulima so everyone should be able to see it.
Hi Dal,
DeleteWhen I downloaded your video, only the audio appeared but I couldn't see any of the pictures or video. I did like the music though, the ukulele totally matched Hawaii and your surfing section at the end.
Aloha,
Coby
Coby,
DeleteHave you tried the link in my blog? The video quality isn't as good but it works. http://mytai41.blogspot.com/
Dal
Aloha Everyone,
ReplyDeleteMy ETEC 642 Intro was made in the palm of my hand through the use of the iPhone app, Stellar. I was turned onto the iPad version of this app (Storehouse) by Chester in a past class and the iPhone version was just released a few months ago. All of the images/videos I took were from my iPhone 5s in Hawaii and Japan. The app doesn't allow in app editing of images or video, so I had to do that beforehand in some of the apps already found on my phone.
I thought this app was a great way for people people to tell stories on the go and I hope you enjoy.
Looking forward to seeing you all this semester.
Mahalo,
-James
ETEC 642 Intro: https://steller.co/stories/328700761120703621
Aloha James,
DeleteGreat introduction, I like the book style format with the flipping pages. I also thought that the ability to include videos allowed for a great multisensory presentation. Itʻs interesting to know that the app Stellar is a relative of Storehouse as I used that app for my multimedia introduction. Do you know if there is a way to embed a Stellar story into a site somehow?
I am always fascinated by your journeys through Japan. The settings that you share are breathtaking and I am inspired to hopefully visit some of them myself someday. Mahalo for sharing once again and for introducing us to another great tool.
Mahalo,
Kainoa
Hi James,
DeleteThis was a neat introduction. I like how you mixed the videos and pictures with your captions. It was short and interesting. The book format was a nice touch as well. I really enjoyed Japan when I visited in 2002 and I have always wanted to go back one day. I'm glad you are enjoying it there.
Aloha,
Coby
Aloha James,
DeleteIt was truly creative to use the "Turning page" effect. Simply taking things for granted on how technology makes things so easy for us. We grew up with books and pages to turn....so easily forgotten.
Thank you for the reminder. Very much enjoyed.
Best,
Liane
Aloha James -
DeleteI enjoyed your intro! I just downloaded Storehouse on my ipad so thanks for the heads up about Steller - I will definitely check it out for my iphone. I, too, enjoyed the turning page effect as well as your beautiful pics and interesting videos of Japan. I hope to make it there one day! Look forward to having you in class again. Thanks for the tip on Steller - will be adding it to my presentation toolkit! Mahalo for sharing.
A hui hou, Terri
Aloha James,
DeleteLovely intro piece. I wasn't aware of the iPhone app Stellar until now. It would seem this app would be good to use in designing something for m-learning. I believe in the future there will be a solution to app editing of images/video to make the process easier. The book turning feature is useful and I can see using something like this for my business. Again, nicely done piece.
Mahalo,
Faith
In 2011 I had a great learning opportunity to attend Apple’s WWDC conference. Since we were under a NDA, we had unprecedented access to answers.
ReplyDeleteI've posted a Slide.ly on my blog I'll be using for our LTEC (ETEC) work:
http://markyap501.weebly.com/ltec-etec-blog
-Mark
Hi Mark,
DeleteThanks so much for sharing about your amazing experience at Apples WWDC conference in 2011. I was really impressed with all of the different elements that make up this event, as well as getting to see Steve Jobs. Amazing! I also really liked your Slidly. I have used it before in the past but wasn't aware of the many features that you incorporated into your slide show. I was really impressed with the music video that you had playing along with the slide show. It fit perfectly for your theme. I would love to have seen how going to that event has shaped your use of technology today, especially towards the use of Apple Products (perhaps being in this program is already a sign).
Really looking forward to working with you and see you in class.
Mahalo,
-James
Hi Mark,
DeleteThis was great video. That looked like a crazy conference that you got to attend. I really like how the youtube video with the music appears in the bottom right corner of your main video. It is kind of fun to watch both videos playing at the same time and it kind of gives the artists of the song credit in a new way. That was a cool idea, how did you do that?
Aloha,
Coby
Aloha Mark -
DeleteThanks for sharing your experience with the WWDC! How exciting to be a part of the cutting edge of technology innovation and get to see Steve Jobs speak! What a wonderful opportunity? Looks like it was a great time to learn as well as party! I like your use of Slide.ly and as James mentioned - what a perfect song to accompany the video. I look forward to learning with you this semester!
A hui hou,
Terri
Mark, the Apple WWDC conference was a good subject choice to open a window to the opportunities you have. Enjoyed seeing the event from your eyes. Engaging use of Slide.ly. Tell me, how did you get the music video screen to play in the lower left of your project?
DeleteGood to see you in class again!
Faith
Hi Mark,
DeleteWow, what an amazing experience! To see Steve Jobs’ last keynote is so special and I can see why you chose the accompanying song. I really like how you organized your presentation, taking us step by step into what you experienced that day. Have you attended any WWDC since then? You’ve motivated me to check out Slide.ly and possibly use it for future presentations. It looks like a really cool program. Mahalo for sharing!
Kaulana D.
Hey Mark. The WWDC Conference is a new topic for me, so your presentation exposed me to something that I otherwise probably never would have become familiar with. I was also unfamiliar with Slide.ly, so your project was a double dose of learning. Given the areas we're studying, it is certainly relevant to this course and also shows that you're someone who eagerly seizes upon opportunities to learn more subjects related to educational technology. Overall, I believe your project effectively delivered a message, told a story, and even set a somewhat bittersweet mood - all of which came together to make it clear and interesting. If anything needs to be changed, I would recommend using a bit more variety in your pictures and omitting the loop so that the project does not automatically repeat (minor things). I look forward working with you once again, especially since you are so passionate about what we do!
DeleteAloha all -
ReplyDeleteHere is my ETEC 642 Intro created using Powtoons. I work with college students as a counselor and am currently in my 3rd year of the ETEC online program. Definitely looking forward to graduating this spring! Enjoy!
http://youtu.be/wlQCkrEmtPg
A hui hou,
Terri
Hi Terri!
DeleteGreat video! I had never heard of PowToons however, watching your video makes me want to check it out! I would love to have my students make one. I like how you added music, text, photographs, and animations. Does PowToons always use youtube? Congrats to your daughter for graduating! I don't have kids but I can relate to your wish for "me time" and "more sleep," haha. I, too, am going to school and working! Anyways, thanks for sharing :)
Hi Janet! PowToons is fun - Although you can post to Youtube, you can also share using Facebook, Twitter, Google+ or just by using the powtoon link. This was the first time I actually posted it to Youtube. Thanks for your comments! Look forward to learning with you this semester:)
DeleteA hui hou,
Terri
Hi Terri!
DeleteFirst and foremost I love seeing other Big Island residents in this program! Great video! I liked that you used Powtoons! Although I have heard of it before I have not had a chance of experimenting with it yet! I liked how you integrated photos, text, music and animations into your final product. Congratulations on both of your children being in college! The entire family must be proud! Thanks for sharing and I look forward to working with you this semester!
-Kaulana Hokoana
Aloha Terri!
DeleteCongratulations for your accomplishments, your daughter's graduation this year, and that both your children are now in college, and you too! Amazing!
I've not known anything about Powtoons until this course. The use of animation is a cool feature. From your point of view, was it easy to use?
Looking forward to learning new things with you!
Mahalo,
Faith
I enjoyed viewing your multimedia introduction. The use of Powtoon is so dynamic and engaging for the viewer. With the various photos and information that you provided gave me a glimpse of your life. The animation was great as well as the content.
DeleteThis morning I signed up for a free account as well as getting in on the free five million user accounts that they were giving away. I am excited to use this in my classroom as well as in my instructional practice. It looks like it is very user friendly.
Hi Terri,
DeleteGreat job on your Powtoon introduction. What did you think about using Powtoon? I first found out about it over the summer from Dr. Bert's class and I absolutely love it! I really enjoyed the pictures of your family and the engaging graphics you incorporated with your story. Kudos to you for having both kids in college! That's a wonderful accomplishment! Your kids must be following in your footsteps. Thank you so much for sharing.
Desiree
Aloha Teri,
DeleteLoved your video! I could totally relate to the proud moment of your daughter graduating. My eldest son graduated this year, too. He also had the exact same silly inflatable as your daughter! I love the Hawaii graduation tradition of all the leis and ornamentation. It's so much fun! I also had another LOL moment when you described what you are doing as a college student. It will be so rewarding to graduate. Good job on the intro video. It was well done.
Terri, loved your intro video. I had to laugh when seeing your daughter at graduation. My eldest son also graduated this spring and he had the same inflatable around his waist! I love all the ornamentation that happens at graduation. It's so Hawaii. Good job on the Pow Toon video. Loved the animation like the typing. We are in the home stretch!
DeleteThe Joy of Volunteering
ReplyDeleteOne of the joys of my life is of being of service to others through volunteer work with the U.S. Coast Guard AUX in Santa Monica, CA. The opportunities to serve and assist in Helo Ops, Search & Rescue, and other missions is what I take pride and pleasure in doing. I love the ocean and sky, sailing and flying.
http://animoto.com/play/auUHV8FhOSNuqbsKb9Bm5A
Animoto was used as an online tool for slides/video.
A U.S.C.G AUX video was extracted/split. Used with permission.
Enjoy!
Faith Vietti
LTEC 642
Hi Faith,
DeleteReally nice to see someone giving back and volunteering. Having volunteered my time through different musical charities and works I really have to appreciate the work that you are doing! I really wish I could have seen more information/video/pictures about what you do and see you in action (though the helicopter was really cool!).
Really looking forward to meeting/working with you this semester!
Mahalo,
-James
Hi Faith,
DeleteThat was a nice, short video. I didn't know you were in the USCG AUX. How long have you been doing that? Also, how did you get the big Animoto sign out of your video without paying or did you pay? There's a huge one in the middle of mine that I'd like to get rid of.
Aloha,
Coby
Aloha James!
DeleteThank you very much for your thoughtful words. I LOVE music and the notion that you volunteer your time to different musical charities. My family is actively involved in music. My oldest son (Josh) is a professional violinist and the younger (Josiah James) is a percussionist studying Music at UH Manoa. My first adventure into fund raising for young aspiring musicians came out of the need to raise funds for Josh's debut at Sydney Opera House when he was 16. I reached out to prominent and affluent business folk in Santa Monica who loved music. From this experience, I began to do the same for other young aspiring musicians who did not have the means to achieve their dreams of performing at great venues/stages. In a word, rewarding!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnLsfnchbGs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_7ur-PdCEg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InWsI35gB6M
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYCwDBK41bw
Unfortunately, Animoto only allowed for 30 seconds and extracted the video automatically. No creative control on my part.
I too look forward to meeting/working with you this semester!
Kindest regards,
Faith
Aloha Coby!
DeleteThanks! Short indeed, but that is the nature of Animoto. The "free" basic trial version only allowed for 30 second usage.
I joined the U.S. Coast Guard AUX this year. I enjoy it immensely! Exciting and interesting, but a lot of work. There was an extensive Homeland Security background check followed by exams and required courses to take. Once past all of this, it is truly amazing to part of such an organization.
Looking forward to another class with you!
Kindest regards,
Faith
Faith,
DeleteI have used Animoto before and know that that the free version only allows for 30 seconds. Although your video was short I was engaged. I noticed from the above comments that you have become apart of the USCG AUX this year. I also learned that you love flying, sailing, the ocean and sky.
I was wanting to know more from the title of your introduction and throughout the video. Can't wait to view more of your creations in this class. Thank you so much for sharing.
Mahalo,
Brittany Neizman
Aloha ETEC 642 fellows,
ReplyDeleteThis is my introduction video, created using Animoto. I was very pleased with that software and how easy it is to make videos with it. It took a little time to figure it all out but now I would highly recommend it.
My video is here: http://animoto.com/play/u3xK0heO6fW9N8lbH5t1yg
Aloha,
Coby Thornton
Hi Coby! I enjoyed watching your video and seeing your story come alive through Animoto. I think that is great you followed your passions and found a way to combine them! It is always inspiring to see/hear stories of people that live their life filled with enjoyable hobbies! :) Thanks for sharing. I also used Animoto but it only let me do 30 seconds free :-/ Did you pay or was that another free option I didn't see?
DeleteI signed up as an educator which allowed me to make longer videos.
DeleteAloha Coby!
DeleteGreat photo collection, cosplay and use of Animoto. Like you, I was pleased with how easy it is to use. That's why I decided to go with it. It seemed fairly straight forward and user friendly. I had no idea you could sew! ;) I'm duly impressed.
Looking forward to see more of your cool and wonderful work this semester!
Aloha,
Faith
Hi Coby,
DeleteGreat presentation on Animoto! I’ve seen the program used before with animation characters but don’t think I’ve seen many slideshows. Photo manipulation is such a fun hobby! And you caught some beautiful images, I especially liked your image of the purple flower, the colors are stunning. Cosplay sounds like a lot of fun and I appreciate you giving us a glimpse of how you put the costumes together and create the shots. Mahalo for sharing!
Kaulana D.
Coby,
DeleteYou did a great job of telling a story and enhancing it through the use of Animoto - your pictures were interesting, the music complemented the theme, and your timing was just right (slow enough to read and get a glimpse of the photos, fast enough to hold the viewer's attention). The presentation was also well-organized with succinct, clearly-written captions making it easy to understand and enjoy. The content you chose for the presentation certainly made an impression: great photos that you took yourself, why you chose to learn how to sew, elaborate costumes, and digitally manipulated sci-fi images. It would have been great if the "Animoto" watermark wasn't all over everything, but I'm not sure that anything could have been done about that.
Mike
Aloha Coby,
DeleteYour presentation told a great story about you and your hobbies! Way to go combining your life’s passion together! I need to learn from you! I also agree with Mike that your choice of music, photos and content were selected perfectly, and the timing was executed nicely too! It made the audience want to continue to follow your story. Also thank you for the tips about the ability to make longer videos. -Kitty Hino
Aloha everyone,
ReplyDeleteThis is my introduction created by using Haiku Deck. This is the first time I have created this sort of presentation not using Powerpoint! I found my task to be much easier as I started the project by drawing story boards and think carefully about how I can show myself in a different light.
Hope you guys like it!
https://www.haikudeck.com/p/K1AAVcJ3hx/my-b-factor
Mahalo! Kitty Hino
Hi Kitty,
DeleteNice use of Haiku Deck! I have used this app before on my iPad and I am always glad to see it in action! I just wish there was a way to put music on those slides! Anyway, I am glad to know that you are not a cat, as neither is Hello Kitty! I really liked how creatively you were able to use the slides to tell your individual story, especially about your languages and different jobs you have taken since moving to the 808! Fascinating! I really enjoyed your Haiku Deck and looking forward to working with you this semester!
Mahalo,
-James
Aloha Kitty,
DeleteGreat introduction. I have seen Haiku Deck in use before and I love itʻs simple layout, it reminds me a bit of Keynote on the Mac. Your slides were awesome. I was able to get a good feel for your personal style and your personality. Youʻve has so many exciting experiences and I found myself wanting to keep viewing your introduction to see what other things you have done. I also appreciated that your introduction wasnʻt overly wordy, you allowed minimal words and descriptive images to get your message across. The slide about your superpower of speaking 3.0 languages made me chuckle, I had never thought about listing the languages that I speak as decimals, I need to rethink my being bilingual and use a decimal instead. Thanks for sharing.
Kainoa
Hi Kitty,
DeleteYour introduction was very sweet and simple. I have never used Haiku Deck before but now I want to try it in the future. I am impressed that you can speak so many languages! That's pretty amazing. It looks like your transition from Australia to Hawaii has been a smooth and exciting one.
Aloha,
Coby
Hi Kitty!
DeleteI absolutely loved your introduction! I have never seen or heard of Haikudeck before. I loved every one of your slides and I feel like I have a pretty good sense of your personality! You had me LOL'ing on multiple pictures. Your presentation got me thinking about writing to Santa in hopes of him replying back to me! I would love to chat more sometime about your trip to Vietnam, sounds amazing!
Great use of slides and text to give us some information about you. Great job and thank you for sharing. I look forward to working with you this semester.
-Kaulana Hokoana
Hello Kitty!
DeleteYour intro piece on Haiku Deck is FUN, funny, and full of adventure! Way to go.
Haiku Deck is a delightful slide presentation tool. Never heard or seen anything of it until now.
Are you really from the "down under?" :)
Mahalo for sharing!
Faith
Hi James, yes music would be a great addition! However, in a sense I feel that without the music, it allows the audience to focus on the content without distraction though. Looking forward to working with you this semester too!
DeleteHi Kainoa, thank you for your word of encouragement! I didn’t know you can use Haiku Deck on an Ipad but I would imagine it to be quite intuitive to use, thanks for the tip! Wasn’t sure if the humor was going to work or not (there’s always a risk!) so now I feel relieved! -Kitty Hino
Hi Coby, thank you for your comment. Yes, it’s been fun moving to Hawaii! Can’t wait to explore more of the 808!
Hi Kaulanna, yes you should definitely try to write to Santa with your students! They can reply in any language you write to them. I did it with elementary school kids in Japan and they absolutely loved it!
Hi Faith, yes I really am from the “down under” and I love Vegemite!
Kitty - Your presentation was a lot of fun to watch! I loved how it was upbeat, had a lot of variety, and at the same time told a great story. The pictures seemed to be of high quality, which made the whole project very aesthetically pleasing. With all this stimulation, it is easy to pay attention and therefore remember the content. Needless to say, your introduction certainly makes an impression on the viewer! The application you chose to use (Haiku Deck) is new to me, and is one that I would like to learn more about to see if it might be good for younger students to use. Does Haiku Deck also allow you to use music? If so, this might be something to consider for future projects.
DeleteHi Kitty,
DeleteI really enjoyed your introduction on Haiku Deck. I've never used it before what are your thoughts about it? I looks like you have had a lot of exciting adventures and accomplishments! The photos you used were amazing! I liked the big font you used to describe each picture. It helped to tell your story. My favorite slide was the one with the "Nake men"! It made me giggle. Thank you for sharing.
Desiree
Aloha!
ReplyDeleteI look forward to getting to know all of you! This was my first time using Animoto to make a video. It was user-friendly and I like how it has music! Sorry the video kind of just ENDS without a closing because only 30 seconds were free haha. Anyways, thanks for watching! Here is the link: http://animoto.com/play/zlVkbjjVqsK0jf4cj1ad2Q
Janet
Hi Janet,
DeleteThanks for sharing your Animoto. I really liked this tool as it gives a great/quick intro on who you are and your interests. I wish they could have at least given us free users 60 seconds as 30 seconds was always too short for me. I think I got the gist of what you were saying and i am really excited to be working with you this semester. Now that I live in Japan I have made it my goal to be way more active in marine sports if/when I move back to Hawaii. I hope you can get in that barrel soon and I will see you in class.
Mahalo,
-James
Hi Janet,
DeleteYour animoto presentation was terrific! Your introduction allowed me to learn a little more about you. Is there anywhere in particular you and your siblings like traveling to? I've seen several animoto presentations now and I think I need to go and tinker with it in a bit. It seems very effective and I love the transitions and design of the slides. I look forward to working with your this semester and thank you for sharing.
-Kaulana
Hey Janet. I love to travel also, but I don't think I could with my sibling. That's awesome that all of you are close that you're able to do so. And it looks like your parents are pretty awesome themselves. Thanks for sharing a glimpse into who you are! Great job with the Animoto presentation.
DeleteHi Janet,
DeleteI really enjoyed your intro. It’s a bummer we only get 30 seconds for free, but you were able to share a lot about yourself in that short time! Do you teach at a middle school on Maui? I have a lot of family there and I love going there to visit. Where was the photo taken of you and your siblings? It must be so fun to get to experience new places as a family. I’m hoping to do a lot more traveling with my family once I’m pau with school. Mahalo for sharing!
Kaulana D.
Aloha Janet,
DeleteFirst of all, your puppy in the photo is adorable. I learned that you enjoy the outdoors, such as surfing and hiking. I love that you not only included photos of you, but of your family as well. Family is everything. The music that you included seemed to fit right into your personality. I hope when my kids grow up they will be close and may be even travel together, just like you and your siblings.
I know that animoto only allows 30 seconds with the free version. However, I think you were able to include those important aspects of your life. I have used animoto before and found it really easy to use. Thank you so much for sharing. Great pictures.
Mahalo,
Brittany Neizman
Hi Kaulana!
ReplyDeleteYour slide.ly is very aesthetically appealing! I liked the collage of photographs you included with explanations and music is always a plus! I thought it was interesting that slidely has an option to print as an iphone case...that would be a cute gift idea! Your quote that you stand by resonates with me! I agree that no one should ever settle in life if they want to be happy. All those pictures of food made me hungry, but they were beautiful, vibrant photos along with all your others pictures. Slide.ly is a great program for adding a lot of pictures. Anyways, it looks really nice and I feel like I know you a little bit more! -Janet
Hi there,
ReplyDeleteMy story unravels as simple as it seems. Embrace of life, love, family and a bit of color and splash... a little bit of me.
I hope you enjoy it as much as I had fun trying to figure out how to do this.
Best,
Liane
here is my link:
http://animoto.com/play/xBIPZXX11VouENdW7Gj1SA
Aloha Liane,
DeleteI enjoyed the Animoto that you put together for your personal introduction. I liked your choice of images, they were varied and provided a wide glimpse at who you are. I didnʻt know that Animoto was able to include video even though I have used the tool before. Thanks for showcasing that. One of the things that you mention in your video is "laughter a must" and that is a value that we most definitely share. Mahalo for sharing your introduction.
Kainoa
Your multimedia introduction was great. It reminded me of those artsy presentations especially with the swirling black background that you included combined with the music. I enjoyed your choice of pictures. You managed to capture the important points in your life in a clear and interesting way. Your last photo reminded me of my first pair of glasses back in the day when it was the big plastic glasses. Your presentation was well done with the use of black and white and with a little bit of color.
DeleteHey Liane. I really like the vignette with the mix of black and white in the background and the color images in motion. That photo towards the end was awesome too. Thanks for sharing a glimpse into your life. I've heard of Animoto, but haven't really seen one in use. Thanks for sharing!
DeleteHi Liane,
DeleteYour introduction was very creative and so fun! Your video snippet at the end cracked me up and it paired perfectly with the soundtrack. I have never used animoto before but after seeing all of the great introductions that were created using the program, I’m definitely going to check it out. Thank you so much for sharing!
Kaulana D.
Hi Liane,
DeleteI enjoyed viewing your introduction video via Animoto. Although Animoto only allows 30 seconds for the free version I think you did a good job utilizing the time to show us the big picture of your life. I think it's always great to see videos/slideshows that include pictures, music, and text. I like how your video seems simple, but has a deeper meaning. You did a good job. Thank you so much for sharing.
http://slide.ly/view/be426db67ce1dd7be8b187260a5c9efb
ReplyDeleteHi everyone...here is my link to my personal introduction. It reflects some of my strongest passions - traveling, experiencing new places, good food and having fun with my family. My husband and I are avid hikers and travelers and we enjoy meeting mew people and experiencing new cultures.
I believe that life is short and must be enjoyed every moment!
Hello! You forgot to sign your name so we will know who's posting. :)
DeleteHey Shilpa. For some reason, I couldn't get your slid.ly to play.
DeleteHi Shilpa,
DeleteI enjoyed watching your introduction on Slidely. The pictures you included were absolutely beautiful!. I can tell that you like to travel and spend time with your family. Perhaps adding in text through out your slide show could help tell your story. I kept wanting to know where all of your pictures were taken. Thank you for sharing.
Desiree
Shilpa, I couldn't get the slidly to play either.
Deletehttp://prezi.com/v8xctx_x6gnr/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy
ReplyDeleteHi!
I chose to present my presentation with Prezi. It was my first time officially using it and I had a small learning curve to adjust to its features. This presentation spotlights a small but important part of my life.
Christy
Aloha Christy,
DeleteWhat a great first go at Prezi. Your presentation was easy to follow and was very clean. I wasnʻt aware that you could upload music into a Prezi and Iʻm excited to explore that feature. The work that you do rescuing these poor abandoned animals is commendable. It sounds like you must give off some kind "good vibes" that these little guys can sense, because it seems as if they are drawn to you, and its quite lucky for them that they are. I hope that you are able to inspire your students with the good that you do as well. Mahalo for sharing your story with us.
Kainoa
Aloha Christy,
DeleteI loved your prezi, it was well laid out and easy to follow. When I first used prezi I remember having to figure out that exact same learning curve. But, after I figure it out it was very easy to manage. What are your thoughts about it? It seems as though the animals are drawn to your classroom at WES! You have an extremely big heart to take on that responsibility and providing a home for those little guys. Your students must enjoy the surprises of the animals. Thanks for sharing and I look forward to working with you this semester.
Mahalo,
Kaulana Hokoana
Hi Christy,
DeleteYour Prezi presentation was really fantastic. I think it’s so wonderful that you rescue the stray kitties and dogs that you find (or that find you!) on your school campus. It’s so sad that people just abandon them there, and it’s such a blessing that there are good citizens like you who nurse them back to health and give them a safe and happy home. Thank you so much for sharing.
Mahalo,
Kaulana D.
Aloha Christy,
DeleteTruly loved your prezi, it was so nice, simple and uplifting! I particularly loved the choice of music, it goes really well with your content, creates a heartwarming feeling and keeps the audience engaged. The presentation had very little information about yourself, however it tells a perfect story of who you are as a being. The animals and your students are lucky to have someone like you to guide them in life. After seeing your presentation I would love to try out prezi in the future. Mahalo for sharing with us! –Kitty Hino
Hi Christy,
DeleteI enjoyed watching your introduction on Prezi. How did you like using it? I can tell that you are an animal lover! Animals must know that you will give them a safe home. I will remember your introduction by the pictures of your adorable kittens. I loved all the creative names for your animals. Thank you for sharing.
Desiree
Hi everyone, here's my link to my personal introduction on Powtoon. In my video I shared my house renovation story. My husband and I have been using You Tube to renovate our first home. It's been quite a journey! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteDesiree
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1Q-8yePt4M&rel=0
Aloha Desi,
DeleteGreat use of PowToon, it is such an engaging way to present information. Congratulations on purchasing your home! Your overview of the different things that you have been doing would be great to share with anyone looking to purchase a fixer-upper. I donʻt know how you manage to find time between work and school to get anything else done, so kudos for being able to manage your time so well. Iʻm sure once the process is complete, you will be thrilled to say that not only do you own a home, but youʻve managed to make it truly yours by renovating it and giving it your personal touch. Mahalo for sharing.
Kainoa
Your multimedia introduction using Powtoon was great. I didn't know that this tool was available and am thinking of ways of how I can incorporate it in my classroom. Your introduction was very engaging with the use of animation. The topic was very interesting as I was able to follow your house renovation story. I can't believe you have time to work, go to school, and fix your house! I enjoyed your introduction as it was clear and understandable and offered another facet to getting to know you.
DeleteHi Desiree,
DeleteGreat Powtoon! Congratulations on purchasing your first home! That is definitely a major milestone in life. I can't even begin to imagine how much work goes into remodeling a home. It goes to show how powerful technology is and the power of Youtube. Personally, I either Google or youtube things that I need help with teaching or learning more about. Such great resources! Thanks for sharing and best of luck over the course of your home renovation. Look forward to working with you this semester.
Mahalo,
Kaulana
Aloha Desiree,
DeleteYour presentation using Powtoon was very interesting! I can see how popular this tool could be used in the classrooms with cute animation and music! The presentation seems very professional, like something you can find on official websites. The ability to share it on Youtube also adds value to the ease of dissemination. I hope it is easy to use too because I am sure this tool will come in handy in the future! Thank you for showing us a tool that is outside of Dr. Bert’s list! Last but not least, congratulations on purchasing your first home! –Kitty Hino
Desi,
DeleteThis Powtoon web app is growing on me. I haven't seen it in action before till you and other selected it as your platform for your introductions. We're paying some good money to use other animation apps for our charter school. I'm glad you chose to use this particular tool as along with your content, resulted in a great insight to you. That must be a great feeling to be a first time home owner and being able to further make it your own by doing the renovations. While it must be a lot of work, it must be very rewarding to see some of the completed projects!
Aloha mai kākou,
ReplyDeleteMy name appears as Nolan Bowman on the course roster, but I prefer to go by Kainoa. Please find my multimedia introduction linked here: https://www.storehouse.co/stories/t10cr-etec-642-introduction I used an iPad app called storehouse to create my introduction. I was able to pull in photos and videos from my Instagram and Dropbox accounts and add text to create the final product that you were able to view above. I first heard of this app through Chester in the Spring and later in the Summer, James used it for his person introduction. I am glad to have been able to finally give it a go.
Mahalo,
Kainoa
Your multimedia introduction contained a lot of photos about food and the places that you traveled. The photos that you chose told your story and I was able to learn more about you. I thought the presentation was clear and concise and you touched upon various aspects of your life. I am very impressed that you were able to present at the ISTE 2013 conference. That must have been a wonderful experience as you were able to overcome your shyness as a child. I am curious to know the topic that you presented at the conference. You did a great job with this project.
DeleteAloha Kainoa -
DeleteI love all your wonderful photos in your intro. It's very visually appealing and along with your comments gives great insight into your life. I, too, has heard of Storehouse but had not tried it personally. Seeing your introduction actually prompted me to download the app to my ipad. I took a quick look at it and it's seems like a simple and intuitive app to use. I also noticed you can add videos into your "story." I look forward to creating with it soon. I saw that people could comment on it as well so I wonder if you could also use it as for a blog. Nice to have you in class again. Mahalo for sharing!
A hui hou,
Terri
Aloha Kainoa,
DeleteJust want to say….your presentation is sooooo cool! (sorry that didn’t sound very professional but I just had to say it ).
It is great to see people using different devices to create these presentation as this is precisely what the future generation will be doing not only with their personal life but with their school projects and work projects as well. I really liked the app’s ability to insert videos, and the ability to pull photos, videos and music directly from tools that you are already using like Dropbox and Instagram. I would also like to commend you on your courage to step out your comfort zone and had come this far! It is certainly a great achievement! Mahalo for sharing so much interesting details about your life with us. –Kitty Hino
Hi Kainoa!
DeleteWow, great photos! Your site is very aesthetically appealing and organized. I liked how that app allows you to make the pictures different sizes and have a variety of borders. I also appreciated that you added explanations. Good job presenting at ISTE! I presented at the Google Summit at Iolani last year and you definitely grow as a person! Anyways, great lay-out and thanks for sharing!
Aloha Kainoa,
DeleteAlthough I've had you in other classes I have learned more things about you. For example, you keep your music up to date. I knew that you were a social studies teacher at Kamehameha Schools, but I did not know you travel alot. I do remember you traveling for work within the last couple of months. Whenever I see my friends posting pictures of them traveling or food they are eating, I tell them I am going to delete them because I am so jealous LOL. I wouldn't mind seeing your food photos, but I would be even more jealous than I am from the ones I've seen on your introduction.
You have done a great job with the balance of photos and captions. I would have never guessed that you were shy. Excellent job as always. Thank you for sharing.
Mahalo,
Brittany Neizman
Hi Kaulana,
ReplyDeleteThis was a neat slide show. The music was nice and I like how more than one picture appears at the same time. I have never heard of the site slide.ly before and now I am interested in giving it a try. Was it difficult to use?
Aloha,
Coby
Aloha Everyone,
ReplyDeletePlease view my introduction here: http://www.powtoon.com/show/e0ZAgBHKa93/etec-642-introduction/#/. I used Powtoons to create this short movie. I learned about Powtoons in a previous class I took with Dr. Bert. When I learned about it the tool looked cool and engaging. I hope you enjoy and I look forward to your feedback.
Mahalo,
Brittany Neizman
I thought your introduction was wonderful. Powtoon is so dynamic and engaging to watch. The way in which you presented your facts and information was very clear and understandable for the viewer to follow. Your presentation was concise and with the use of the animation it was just right. I was able to follow along and get to know a little bit about you. You have such a busy life with your children, teaching third grade, and being a barista. I enjoyed your multimedia introduction.
DeleteI haven't seen Powtoons till viewing your introduction. Your introduction was impressive. I have to look into that particular tool now. That is admirable that you'd like to be a principal. I give you all the props in the world for wanting to take that on to make a difference in education. It'll be great to have a principal out there with all of your experience, especially in technology.
DeleteHi Brittany,
DeleteI'm not very familiar with Powtoons, so it was great to see something different being used for this assignment. I actually think the application might be something that elementary students (or even older students) might really enjoy working with! Your presentation had a good mix of informative captions (I liked the use of different fonts and sizes to provide emphasis and grab the attention of the viewer), animations, and music (very upbeat). Your project was also well laid out and balanced so that it remained interesting/stimulating without being overcrowded or overwhelming. I did notice that the presentation was pretty fast-paced - especially since the viewer (speaking for myself, anyway) would like to read the caption as well as look at the illustrations and animations a bit. Overall, I thought this was well-made and I definitely enjoyed it!
Mike
Hi Kaulana,
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing an endearing introductory of yourself through your eyes. Greatly appreciated the simplicity and the slideshow was memorable too.
Best,
Liane
Aloha Kaulana -
ReplyDeleteThat was a great introduction! I absolutely love all of your pictures, especially of the Big Island;) Yes, I, too, enjoy meeting fellow Big Islanders in the program. We are fortunate to be living in a time that allows us to take advantage of online learning! The photos and music in your intro makes it fun and engaging. I can feel all your love for your 'ohana in your presentation. And all the ono food - what can I say - love that papaya salad from the Maku'u Market! Mahalo for sharing and giving us some insight into your life. Look forward to learning with you this semester.
A hui hou,
Terri
Aloha everyone,
ReplyDeleteHere is my introduction that I created using Prezi. I've seen lots of Prezi presentations before but have never created one of my own. The program is pretty easy to use and I can see how the motion effects would be appealing to young learners. Looking forward to a great semester of learning with all you!
Here's the link: http://prezi.com/lprtvhbomlhq/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0share
Mahalo!
Kaulana
Hey Kaulana,
DeleteIt was good to learn more about you via your Prezi. Those are some awesome looking creations you have going on there. That birthday cake looks very professional! I bake sometimes too, but nothing that awesome. I work for the Curriculum Research & Development Group, here at the COE. http://manoa.hawaii.edu/crdg/ Over the years, we've had various Native Hawaiian projects that mostly target HDOE schools with high Native Hawaiian populations. I've had a chance to visit many of them, and help to create products to help the schools.
Aloha Kaulana -
DeleteMahalo for sharing! Your prezi was easy to follow and gave us a good idea of your life! I love your pics of your delicious baked items! I'm very impressed at your expertise. I like that your Prezi did not jump all over the place. I like using Prezi because of the many possibilities, but sometimes people make the path too far apart and I get dizzy. Nice to have you in class again!
A hui hou,
Terri
Hi Kaulana,
DeleteYour blend of photos, videos, and transitions made your presentation visually pleasing, while the layout made it clean and clear to the viewer. Your content also introduced the viewer to multiple aspects of your life which kept it interesting, and the multimedia you selected had a certain "wow factor" to it which helped to leave a lasting impression (especially the baked goods). I know the assignment called for the presentation to be short, however I would have liked to see a bit more - especially since the photos were so impressive!
Mike
Hi Kaulana,
DeleteI really enjoyed watching your Prezi introduction. I thought the layout, theme, and pictures were completely relevant and fit perfectly together. I will remember your introduction by the pictures of your 7 chickens and the delicious food. I can't believe it took 10 hours to make a cake! It looked beautiful! You're extremely talented! I've never used Prezi before what are your thoughts about it? Thank you for sharing.
Desiree
Hi Kaulana!
ReplyDeleteYour Prezi was beautiful! I have used Prezi before and found that the templates can be really helpful instead of starting from scratch. I like Prezi over a powerpoint presentation because of the fluidity. I appreciated that you added photos and text! That is amazing you have worked with the same company for 17 years. How wonderful to enjoy a career so much! Your pictures of your animals are adorable! Thanks for sharing.
Aloha Kaulana,
ReplyDeleteThe joy of ohana comes across beautifully in your selection of slides. I can feel the joy of your life in Hawai'i.
Thank you for sharing. Slide.ly is a useful tool.
Look forward to working with you!
Faith
I've added my introduction to my blog, and it can be accessed by going to
ReplyDeletehttp://chuanshimike.wordpress.com/about/
My introduction was created using Animoto, which is basically a glorified slideshow with music. I opted to use this application for a couple of reasons: 1) it is simple and straightforward (good for a short intro like the one we are supposed to make), and 2) it is something that I believe students will be both interested in and can use relatively easily.
Aloha Mike,
ReplyDeleteYour introduction reminds me of those energy drinks extreme sports advertisements! Action packed, exciting music, and good humor/interesting content. It didn’t look like a simple/ straightforward project at all, but if it is that simple to use, it will certainly attract student’s attention to use it for sure. Thanks for sharing! –Kitty Hino
Aloha,
ReplyDeleteMy name is Wendy Laros and I live in Kona, Hawaii. I used animoto to create an intro video. Here's the link:
http://animoto.com/play/vXwXTUJj9AZ7bHFFDcAoSQ. I love the ETEC masters program and I'm in my 3rd year. I'm not that comfortable or motivated when it comes to social media, but I see the value in this information. I will be 50 years old next year, so I'm a digital immigrant and sometimes things just aren't that intuitive. I do love the creativity in using online tools. I also love being an educator.