Wen's Woffle

Schools vs Libraries

2009-04-04T12:32:00.000-07:00

Really great comparisons between libraries and schools. I don't necessarily agree with all the comments, but great observations anyway.

recording sync settings on Youtube

2009-03-15T18:29:00.000-07:00

This appears to work better for some reason when I make a link to Youtube, than directly uploading the video from my computer onto the blog. At some point I'm sure I'll find out why!

Solving sync problems in Camstudio

2009-03-15T16:03:00.000-07:00

This takes a long time to load, so click play and leave it until it's played through once, do something else, then replay. I'm uploading the video to Youtube and then embed it here to see if it plays better.

More Piccies

2009-03-15T14:51:00.001-07:00

Here's Tom waiting for his first customers for 'Flick' the fire engine. He ended up really busy driving the kids around the park. Kids love the little truck. Found the other photo of Claire and Ella trying to get infront of themselves with packs of floss. None of us managed it though. I've never seen a floss stall so busy. We were stuffed and sticky afterwards!!

Candy Floss Stall

2009-03-15T14:40:00.001-07:00

It took a while getting the hang of getting the floss on the stick, but hey look at Ella go! Claire and Ella couldn't keep up with the demand. As fast as they were making it, it was sold. We all took turns making, bagging and selling. We went home sticky and sweet and needing a shower.

Produce Stall Arthur St. School Fair

2009-03-15T14:30:00.000-07:00

Hey! Lorna and Christine selling their wares on the produce stall. What a great day. The apples were tasty too and were completely sold out.

Hey Arthur Street School Fair Went OFF!

2009-03-15T14:21:00.000-07:00

What a fabulous day we had. Mother nature sent us a day out of the bag. Fantastic day had by everyone. Hopefully we raised a heap of money. The event was opened by Mosgiel Brass Band. They were super and gave the event a wonderful carnival atmosphere.

How I Made my Podcast Using Opensource Software

2009-03-15T14:01:00.001-07:00

Just so I wouldn't forget how I did it! The recording also goes out of sync a bit and is something I'm working on. I'm using the Camstudio Codec Compressor and I need to fine tune the settings a bit.

A little bit o' Lancashire

2009-03-14T20:39:00.000-07:00

I used Audacity to make this recording then saved it as an MP3 file. Then saved the file on a free storage site http://www.mediafire.com. After that it was a case of adding the link from the storage site to here. Click below and this takes you to the site where you just click on the download button and let it play. Just ignore all the ads. It plays on my computer on itunes. I'm looking into another way of presenting the podcast in this Blog, but so far haven't been able to make the links work.

http://www.mediafire.com/?mmm1inmhyjz

toilet training

2009-03-11T21:13:00.000-07:00

Thought I'd try this crating method. It's new to me but we'll give it a go.

Paddy the Piddler!

2009-03-11T19:40:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Paddy the new member of our family. He's just 9 weeks old here and loads of energy and fun. He's a Jack Russell and he walks like a colonel in the army! Staunch and stocky...like he owns the place.

Blogging in class

2008-07-03T18:46:00.000-07:00

Today in class we looked at creating blogs and wikis and also how to use webquests. I haven't used my blog really, and would perhaps use it in school. I would have to bear in mind students' access to computers etc, as setting tasks online might leave out students who don't have access to computers at home.

Kite Flying in Malaysia

2008-04-19T18:14:00.001-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrcIJbWqRHY

Guatemala, Day of the Dead-Giant kites in graveyard.

2008-04-19T18:08:00.000-07:00

Another good video to introduce cultural aspects of kite flying. Shame it didn't have local music instead of the Enigma sound track.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rdpSELDxt8&feature=related

Festival Valencia 2008

2008-04-19T17:49:00.000-07:00

Great video of the kite flying at Valencia 2008 Festival. Will use it as an introduction to my kite flying class...cool

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQJIRlOl7A8&feature=related

First day at teacher's college

2008-02-06T17:40:00.000-08:00

Had a really informative orientation day, lots to get my head around, not to mention wondering what on earth have I taken on! Looking forward to getting course approval and getting the next week or so underway. Can't wait to find out which schools I'll be doing my practicums. Quite like the idea of have them completely out of town. Met a very diverse range of people from all sorts of backgrounds...cool.

Long time no blog!

2007-12-08T02:01:00.000-08:00

It's been several months since I've made an entry and it all seems a world away. Since my last entry I have handed in my notice and am now overseas. Since leaving leaving my job I have not felt the need to use my blog and I'm wondering if I'll find a new use for it next year? Hopefully next year I shall start my new career as a teacher of art and technology. I intend to post anything I find of interest. We'll just see how often I use this blog. I may decide to delete it if I feel there it is no longer useful. It will be interesting to see how I use it in the future...

Buildquiz.com

2007-07-29T15:40:00.000-07:00

This looks like another useful programme from Jimmy Ruska. It looks like it is free to use. Could be useful for online courses. Instant feedback

Cam Studio on You tube

2007-07-29T15:22:00.000-07:00

This link was sent by Leigh and looks like a really useful tutorial on how to download Cam Studio. I'll give Jimmyrcom's way a go later today.

Doing research tutorial

2007-07-15T21:17:00.000-07:00

This tutorial was created by library staff at University of Illinois at Chicago. Kate from medical forwarded the link to us. Again it's a really useful tool for classes. I would ask permission to use it in classes
before actually doing so, as I'm unsure of usage/permissions. It pays to ask!
http://www.uic.edu/depts/lib/reference/services/tutorials/DoingResearch.shtml

basic searching module

2007-07-15T21:06:00.000-07:00

This module is nearly completed http://oil.otago.ac.nz/oil/Wendy.html Take a look and see what you think. We've created this basic module to help students search for information. We're trialling it tomorrow in an OT class and also with students in a foundation course. It will be interesting to get the feedback from these sessions. For anyone interested in creating their own modules follow this link and take a look at the modules that have been created by the Information Literacy e-Learning Modules project team. You can find more resources available for download here http://oil.otago.ac.nz/oil/index/Resources-and-materials.html

converting subtitles to another language

2007-06-07T21:46:00.000-07:00

Blimey, can't believe it's so long since I last posted! Here's a useful site for converting subtitles into other languages for your vids Wiki Video in Multiple Languages via DotSub It's from a feed I have to http://www.commoncraft.com/

What do I do with all this stuff I'm learning about?

2007-05-16T17:12:00.000-07:00

This is my question to myself today. How can I use the technology I'm learning about an effective teaching tool for me, and even more importantly, how to I use it to make learning effective? I've been looking at several videos (see past posts) that basically say if you don't engage your students they don't learn. How am I to present I/L stuff and make it interesting? After attending yesterday's wikieducator meeting at the Polytechnic, I don't think forming a library wiki for students is necessarily the best way to go. It seems I and the students would have more flexibility if I used a blog as a learning space. I'm not sure I fully understand why...confusion here. I could start another blog specifically aimed at sharing I/L skills. This could include work sheets/quizzes/FAQ/how to's/videos/example searches etc. I'm presently trying to develop a module on how to searcheffectively, and aiming it at foundation students. I'm (actually Susan and I) are using Magnolia and I'm wondering if I would be better using a blog.... mmmmmm. A big thanks to Michael Bretherton who gave me permission to add his photo to my blog. I found his image on http://www.sxc.hu/

Introducing singingsally

2007-05-15T20:05:00.000-07:00

Hey, I just managed to create my newMeez character. You can too at http://www.meez.com/home.dm

Jumping for joy

2007-05-14T00:45:00.000-07:00

Yes I managed to get my Meez character working and found this great Web 2.0 video. It has an anthropological perspective
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gmP4nk0EOE