Jigsaw 102

Jigsaw U Assignment 102

1. Use of audio, video or webcam in Pane 1 has been demonstrated.

Please note below you will see 5 different screen shots of how I used Pane 1 for a video in my weekly session.  With the AP Biology test coming up I wanted to make sure that students taking the  test knew the format, hints for taking the test,  etc. These are all things I do in my face to face class. The video is a humorous one that helps convey some of the information in a fun way and often helps release a bit of the stress students feel around testing. Now that I know how easy the video feature is to use, I will employ it more often. Videos often help students to take charge of their own learning, and even when we put it in the content sometimes having to 'click' the button seems to not happen - so this gives me an opportunity to show and stress videos that I think are particularly useful.   I would like to explore using pane one with just a song for an introduction into class next.

Here is the video in Pane 1 ready to go

Pushing play, though I am not gonna lie to you - I did loose the video and forgot how to make it start for a good 30 seconds!

Beginning of the video

What the test is all about.

Inspirational movie clips

Ready to go out into the world. 

2. Use of presentation/document/screen share in Pane 2 has been demonstrated.

Please note below you will see 3 different screen shots of how I used Pane 2 in my weekly chat session. With the AP bio test coming up, I wanted to present on the ins and outs of the AP test. I wanted to make sure students understood the format, do a few practice problems, and practice a grid in problem. Pane 2 is the Pane I am most comfortable with and the one I use most often in my weekly sessions. I usually make a presentation which will do one of several things - answer questions students have asked, clarify assignments, preview information, or review content. I like employing the tools that are available - the pointer for example - it is a great way to emphasize material that is important.  Not many students come to sessions so I will stop the presentation and I will answer questions that I anticipate students having (a plus from having taught this content for so many years face to face). I do like the fact that Pane 2 will store past presentations so I could refer back to them as needed.  

Here the presentation is loaded and ready to go.

Basic information about the exam.  Note the Pane has been expanded for better viewing

Here is Pane 2 blown up. See that I am utilizing the highlighter tool to emphasize words in the practice problem. 

 3. Thoughtful and professional reflection has been given.

Please see the reflections above. 

Things to remember with these two panes:

1. Uploading assets into your session and checking they are in the correct panes is important to the success to your 

2. A volume check is a must when you first come into a session. This makes sure that you can be heard!

3. Creating presentations with a big enough font is also key so that students can read it. I have also started enlarging Pane 2 so that even if the recording quality is lower, students can read the info.

4. Just like in a Face to Face classroom stuff happens with technology - you forget how to get a screen back, you forget to push play...a number of things. Keep talking as you work the problem - it's important not to get flustered.

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