The on-line learning tool I reviewed was My Brainshark http://my.brainshark.com/Home.aspx
This tool allows the user to quite easily add voice over or music to a Powerpoint, photo albums, etc. I took the challenge and made my first mybrainshark Powerpoint using slides describing wetland types and functions. The program makes it easy to follow, but I quickly realized how many imperfections I have in my voice. I will blame most of the voice recording on the phone connection :). I also need to learn to breath more quietly in the phone–it picks up every breath. For those of us who have special folders just for Powerpoint presentation, this is a fun and useful tool to have experience with.
If you really want to learn more about wetland types, I have pasted a link to the presentation here: http://my.brainshark.com/Wetland-Types-and-Functions-3-30-15-105453507
Nice presentation!
Thanks Brook, with some practice, this tool could be really useful.
Pat, this is exactly what we hoped you’d find…a relatively easy means to create alternatives to the in-class lecture…and this Brainshark (more funny names) does just that. I actually *liked* the phone connection…it was sort of like a phone interview on a radio with an expert, with the added value of the visuals. In an unsuspected way, the phone sound quality makes it more casual, and friendly. And you have a excellent voice quality. You’re a natural narrator. We can talk about better mic options if you choose to go that way. But don’t let not having a good mic stop you. You’ve shown how it can be done!
This is an excellent example of the utility of myBrainshark, Pat, and a good advertisement for your Oregon Wetlands for Educators course as well. Sign me up!