Target Audience: Interior Design class
Technology: Google Sketch-Up
Learning Activity: I will write up an assignment for students to use Google Sketch-Up, then will do the assignment myself and post both the assignment and 3-D design on my blog.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Monday, March 22, 2010
Project #2 - "The Perfect Fit"
Class Assignment:
~Identify three periods and styles of chairs that we have discussed in class - that you can locate in your community (key component of this assignment!)
Suggested places as to where you can find chairs are:
- Local furniture stores
- Thrift stores
- Museums
- Historically registered homes in your area
- Family or friends homes
- Write a one page summary of time period that chairs were made, designers and any significant event that surrounded the furniture style (eg., commissioned by Queen Victoria). Include details about chair, including construction, fabrics used and any special detailing
- Take a video of yourself sitting in the three chairs; describe the chair for your audience; and share whether you feel it is the perfect fit for you
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Blog #7
Ahhhh! Skype. Over the last 6 months we have had the opportunity to observe and have "conversations" with our youngest granddaughter. She lives with her mom in Washington state. We have only been with her once, but having skype we have been able to see her in "action!" She seems to recognize us.
Having been able to use this communication has been great. For older children and adults I see this as much more beneficial than for little children who don't understand why they see someone, but they can't touch them. It is frustrating for them. It also can be discouraging, because as a grandparent, I can only watch, but not hold nor love that beautiful granddaughter of mine.
As far as learning in the classroom - I think this would be great for distant learning. We are in an era where learning and training from different parts of the world are possible. The reception has a bit to be desired, but technology is improving each day. I give this technology a thumbs up!!!
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Blog #6
The purpose of “fair use” is to preserve a balance of free expression. The legality of this doctrine has been refined several times since it was first introduced in 1790. Currently, the Copyright Act of 1976 states in regards to education (teaching):
“...the fair use of a copyrighted work, including such use by reproduction in copies or phonorecords..., for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching (including multiple copies for classroom use), scholarship, or research, is not an infringement of copyright.
In determining whether the use made of a work in any particular case is a fair use the factors to be considered shall include —
(1) the purpose and character of the use, including whether such use is of a commercial nature or is for nonprofit educational purposes;
(2) the nature of the copyrighted work;
(3) the amount and substantiality of the portion used in relation to the copyrighted work as a whole; and
(4) the effect of the use upon the potential market for or value of the copyrighted work.”
However, these four factors have caused some difficulty for educators. With that in mind, I will need to do further research as to what exactly are my rights.
“...the fair use of a copyrighted work, including such use by reproduction in copies or phonorecords..., for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching (including multiple copies for classroom use), scholarship, or research, is not an infringement of copyright.
In determining whether the use made of a work in any particular case is a fair use the factors to be considered shall include —
(1) the purpose and character of the use, including whether such use is of a commercial nature or is for nonprofit educational purposes;
(2) the nature of the copyrighted work;
(3) the amount and substantiality of the portion used in relation to the copyrighted work as a whole; and
(4) the effect of the use upon the potential market for or value of the copyrighted work.”
However, these four factors have caused some difficulty for educators. With that in mind, I will need to do further research as to what exactly are my rights.
WEBsite - Addendum
My website is complete. With lots of directions, I have been able to EMBED and SURVEY, as well as INSERT information in all the right places!
I invite you to explore the website - and please give me some feedback!
Just click on here - "Its All About the FACS" for a look at my creation!!!
I invite you to explore the website - and please give me some feedback!
Just click on here - "Its All About the FACS" for a look at my creation!!!
Friday, February 12, 2010
Blog #5
Most of my experience of making a video is to trying to keep the cam recorder from shaking! Especially if what I am recording is funny - and then there is no hope of a steady body or hand!
But today, we have many more devices to make video recordings. My daughter bought a Flip camera - very cool - and the picture is very sharp. I think I will borrow it to do my instructional video for "Youtube."
I have some ideas marinating in my brain about this project. But haven't decided if I will present it as an instruction or record it as a student following the instructions.
But today, we have many more devices to make video recordings. My daughter bought a Flip camera - very cool - and the picture is very sharp. I think I will borrow it to do my instructional video for "Youtube."
I have some ideas marinating in my brain about this project. But haven't decided if I will present it as an instruction or record it as a student following the instructions.
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