Ah, the last day of a long month. We made it. In class we said goodbye to January with a lesson on the sound of poetry.
We talked about how the sound of the word "stone" was actually more round and more smooth than the sound of the word "rock" even though the meanings are virtually interchangeable.
We then looked at the alphabet and divided it into the following categories:
I. Vowels
A E I O U (Y)
II. Consonants (all of those other letters)
Consonants are made up of two main categories
A. Mutes (letters you can't really say without a vowel added)
They create an abrupt end and can sound powerful or harsh
B P K C G T Q D
B. Semivowels (F H J L M N R S V W X Y Z)
Semivowels are themselves divided into two groups:
1. Liquids (as they make smooth flowing sound)
L M N R (with M and N being more "nasal" sounding)
2. Aspirates (as they make airy, breathy sounds)
V W Y Z (and I think H should be added as well)
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Thursday, December 23, 2010
By George, I Think They've Got IT!
It's Christmas break here in ATL - a glorious and much needed time to rest, relax, and recharge. I have successfully finished grades and I even took a full day off of the computer to do the whole holiday hoopla thing with the family. Now, in the blissfully quiet mornings when my coffee and I can be together in peace, I am able to do a little dreaming and planning for next semester.
I am on the prowl for other schools out there doing what I'm wanting to do - or what I think I want to do. There are several resources hailing the philosophy of 21st Century Literacy (a new term I ran across yesterday for what it is this class is trying to be) but I am struggling to find examples of what that actually looks like. Until now. I saw this video from Coral Reef High School and I can't stop smiling. Finally, a point of view from the students themselves as to what the possibilities are for a new kind of learning:
Check it out.
I am on the prowl for other schools out there doing what I'm wanting to do - or what I think I want to do. There are several resources hailing the philosophy of 21st Century Literacy (a new term I ran across yesterday for what it is this class is trying to be) but I am struggling to find examples of what that actually looks like. Until now. I saw this video from Coral Reef High School and I can't stop smiling. Finally, a point of view from the students themselves as to what the possibilities are for a new kind of learning:
Check it out.
Monday, December 20, 2010
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Viral Videos - Guest Blogger - Phoebe Thiraveja
What’s that new video everyone’s been talking about? You’ve seen people in class watching them, and they’re telling you that you HAVE to watch it. People have posted it on your facebook wall or sent you links to it. When you clicked it, there were already hundreds of thousands (and sometimes millions) of views. What makes these YouTube videos so popular? Is it its entertainment value with something weird like unusual talents? Is it because it’s really funny or relatable? Or is it the hottest new song with an awesome music video? Whatever its significance, its addictive to watch and instantly “viral”.
Marketing companies have seen the appeal in this, and have made it their source of promotion. Some PR companies like The Commotion Group specialize in viral video marketing. They take the product of their clients, and try to make a viral video with it. If the video does not reach at least 100,00 views, they won’t charge for it. The co-founder of The Commotion Group, Dan Ackerman Greenberg, gave tips for making a video viral. First off, content is not necessarily king. It’s great if your video has excellent content, that’s what will bring people back to watch it; but if you want to get it “out there” first it’s good to “keep it short, design for remixing, don’t make an outright ad, make it shocking, and use fake headlines.” Secondly, you need to get your blog on the “Most Viewed” page. That’s particularly difficult if you just post a video, and let it sit on the Internet gradually collecting views. You need to advertise. Advertising is becoming less of a challenge in the modern world with help from social networking sites. You today have countless resources; by posting your YouTube video to your facebook or twitter page, linking it on your blog, or sending out e-mail lists or just showing it to your friends in person. Lastly, make what the viewers see before they click, interesting. You need a catchy title; something that will bait people into wondering what your video is about. Also, put up an tempting thumbnail. If your title doesn’t cut it, the picture just might.
Let me leave you with this thought. How do you personally hear about viral videos? What sort of ideas do you have we could use for promotions and advertising? (i.e. Events at school or products at school)The idea of viral YouTube videos has caught the attention Saturday Night Live. Watch the video below as they make fun of all of its “viral” aspects.
SNL-I Didn't Ask for This
Source:
Secrets for Viral Videos
Marketing companies have seen the appeal in this, and have made it their source of promotion. Some PR companies like The Commotion Group specialize in viral video marketing. They take the product of their clients, and try to make a viral video with it. If the video does not reach at least 100,00 views, they won’t charge for it. The co-founder of The Commotion Group, Dan Ackerman Greenberg, gave tips for making a video viral. First off, content is not necessarily king. It’s great if your video has excellent content, that’s what will bring people back to watch it; but if you want to get it “out there” first it’s good to “keep it short, design for remixing, don’t make an outright ad, make it shocking, and use fake headlines.” Secondly, you need to get your blog on the “Most Viewed” page. That’s particularly difficult if you just post a video, and let it sit on the Internet gradually collecting views. You need to advertise. Advertising is becoming less of a challenge in the modern world with help from social networking sites. You today have countless resources; by posting your YouTube video to your facebook or twitter page, linking it on your blog, or sending out e-mail lists or just showing it to your friends in person. Lastly, make what the viewers see before they click, interesting. You need a catchy title; something that will bait people into wondering what your video is about. Also, put up an tempting thumbnail. If your title doesn’t cut it, the picture just might.
Let me leave you with this thought. How do you personally hear about viral videos? What sort of ideas do you have we could use for promotions and advertising? (i.e. Events at school or products at school)The idea of viral YouTube videos has caught the attention Saturday Night Live. Watch the video below as they make fun of all of its “viral” aspects.
SNL-I Didn't Ask for This
Source:
Secrets for Viral Videos
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