presentation on Hitler

How to create Camtasia video

 

Camtasia is a software suite, created and published by Techsmith, for creating video tutorials and presentations directly through screen cast, or direct recording plug into micro soft power point. Its basic function is to record video of our computer’s screen or portion of a screen. From this lesson I have learned how to do screen recording using camtasia. Screen recording mainly helps in tracing the steps or process if we are learning new concept.

For example, if the tutor teaches us how to create Google classroom, primarily the steps, it is always better if we can do screen recording along with the tutor in the classroom rather than writing notes in the book.  We can refer and use that recorded package for longer duration. It makes live easy for the people having less memory retention.

In camtasia, we can insert any kind of video, music, pictures, and captions to make attractive presentation or movie. We can record our own voice, spilt, and join whenever it is necessary. It is flexible software through which we can take out unwanted stuff to look/hear much better. It has numerous features whereby we can create quiz along with the video. It is fun learning.Being as a future educationist I strongly felt that, we need to use this software in teaching and learning in the classroom.

Now with the shift of paradigm we can use camtasia while teaching. Children will always learn better when they can see their learning visually attractive. We teach value through the video. Not only that we can also assess have students had learning through camtasia as it involved certain features like quiz and questionnaires. In such cases it also helps in creating constructive class because students have control over the lesson by taking part in the quiz.

 If we impart the knowledge of camtasia usage to students, they can record whatever they learnt in the software. It will help them in future reference without having to visit teachers’ frequently. It also helps in teaching students with various method such as showing video, power point presentation, video tutoring and so on. It is important to integrate technology into teaching and learning to enhance students’ learning.

 steps to create camtasia

1   1.How to add or insert image
 •Choose or select import media 
 •Browse the image from destination source (desktop)
 •Select the particular image that you want to insert. 
 •Click on open button
 •Drag the image to show timeline 

 2. How to add sound or audio 
 •Choose or select import media 
 •Browse the audio clip/sound from destination source (desktop)
 •Select the particular audio that you want to insert. 
 •Click on open button 
 •Drag the audio clip to show timeline 
 •Make adjustment of audio to the image using drag arrow.  

3. How to add a text 
 •Click on Title clips 
 •Then type title name as video lesson
 •In the text area, you can type video lesson on domestic animal, class & subject. 

      •Change the background color, text color & fonts.
 •Then click “OK” button
 •Drag a text to show timeline or storyboard 

 4. Add or insert animation
 •In edit menu, choose or select transitions option, 
 •Then select any transition effects to the images or video
 •Drag the transition effect to small square box
 •Play the image in Camtasia editor 
 •Click on finished button
 •Right click to small box if you to change your transitions effect,
 •Then you can set transition duration for animation 

 

Cyberbullying

Cyber bullying

Cyber bullying is when a person or a group of people uses internet, mobile phones or other digital technologies to threaten, tease or abuse someone. It’s against the law to bully someone in this way and if someone is being mean or threatening you, something can be done to stop them.

The most common places where Cyber bullying occurs are;

ü  Social Media (Facebook, messanger, Instagram, wechat and Twitter)

ü    Email

ü   Instant messaging

ü  Text 

Effects of Cyber bullying

ü  Hurt feelings

ü  Sadness

ü  Anxiety

ü  Depression

ü  Anger

ü  Shame

ü  Fear

ü  Low self esteem

ü  Poor academic performance

How to protect yourself from cyberbullies

• stay away from the people you don't know
• keep your password secrete
• Never post personal information.
• Don't respond to an angry message with anger 
• Never open messages from strangers 
• Don't forward chain mails, hoaxes or long emails 
• Beware of certain topics 

   

                  

Digital Citizenship

Digital Citizenship

Digital Citizenship is a holistic and positive approach to helping children learn how to be safe, secure, as well as smart and effective participants in a digital world. That means helping them understand their rights and responsibilities recognize the benefits and risks and realize the personal and ethical implications of their actions. Digital citizenship also includes learning about safety concerns like how to protect private information and how to stay safe while communicating online.

The Nine Elements of Digital Citizenship

1. Digital Access

Digital Access is one of the important elements of digital citizenship that should be available to all.  Equal opportunity should be provided to everybody and we should Model proper use of technology to our children.

2. Digital Commerce

Digital commerce includes buying and selling goods online. Consumers, including students, need to be informed and aware of the risks associated with online purchasing.

3, Digital Communication

Digital communication is another element of Digital Citizenship and it is the exchange of information through technology.  Digital communication includes emailing, texting, facebook, wechat, utilizing cell phones, etc. As digital communication continues to grow, it is important that we should not forget how to communicate face to face. 

   

4, Digital Literacy

Digital Literacy is the ability to use digital technology. As digital citizens, it is our responsibility to develop and enhance our technological knowledge. We should support and encourage the acquisition of technological knowledge by others and model the positive use of technology for good causes, personal and professional growth and education.

5, Digital Etiquette

Digital Etiquette means the use of the internet wisely and Students learn how to be appropriate while online. Students should be taught the importance of being respectful to their online peers and how to conduct themselves responsibly. Educators and parents must be willing to communicate these elements of etiquette to the young technology users in their lives.

6. Digital Law

As citizens of our country, we are governed by certain laws.  As digital citizens, there are also laws that apply to our behavior and interaction. There should be no stealing, no plagiarism, and no abuse of others.  Teachers and students need to be informed and up-to-date about what is legal and acceptable in our environment.

7. Digital Rights and Responsibilities

The citizens of many countries are afforded basic rights. Those who participate in online activity are also given freedoms in their digital environment. Privacy rights and freedom of speech are often discussed and those people who are committed to the concept of Digital Citizenship must take their rights seriously and their responsibilities even more seriously, setting positive examples and helping the integration of technology into new areas.

8.  Digital Health and Wellness

Digital health and wellness mainly talk about issues related to psychology and physical wellness. Physical refers to eyesight and body posture. If we always focused on the screen, it will affect our eyesight so we have to maintain a balance between off-screen and on screen. Psychology is all about addiction. So as a teacher we should introduce those issues to the children.

9. Digital Safety and Security

Digital security is another important element of digital citizenship and it is Precaution that all technology users must take to protect our information from being accessed like protecting your identity, your data, your money, etc.