Easi-speak

I've learnt something new!  Having to use the easi-speak with colleagues this week has prompted me to learn a bit more about it.  It is very easy to operate once you read the instructions!! Isn't that always the way?!  Having to do a voice over myself and having the children speak about KC has motivated me to find out how much I can do with it.  I love an ICT challenge.  Meanwhile there have been numerous tasks to be completed before the new school website will be up and running. I applaud Tania and Marcelle for their commitment to the website.  It has really been a big job for them, and it should look very professional when it's done.

Using PicasaWeb albums

Had time to play around on picasa web albums today.  Works quite easily once you know where to find everything ( It took some looking to find the embed code to put the slideshow on class blog!)  I got the idea after looking at a teacher from Maraetai school's blog.  I could make my own slideshow by clicking on the link on his blog.  It automatically searches for the albums/photo files you have on your computer. You download the ones you want and add captions if you choose.  Slow down or speed up the slides if you wish, then embed in your blog.  It automatically starts when someone is on that page of your blog, as opposed to smilebox which takes ages to wind itself up!  However there is no audio aspect to this slideshow.  I like the idea that I can write captions that the children can read and then they can have comments on each photo as well.

If you want to use this slide show app, feel free to ask for help!  It was not that hard!