Journal #6B

1. I didn't like using iMovie for the main reason that I had a lot of difficulty. It was frustrating for me to try and incorporate all the various components and put it into a movie. The hardest part was making sure the entire movie flowed together and transitioned well. I think if I continued to use iMovie then it would become an easier process.
2. Again, I don't know if I would necessarily incorporate this into my classroom simply because I struggled so much with it. It is a great program to show kids, but I would probably have someone else show them since I still have no idea what I'm doing. This would be fun for them to do as group projects instead of getting up and presenting in front of the class.
3. I didn't use Atomic Learning for this program, which may be why I struggled so much with it. When doing something like iMovie, I need step by step instructions and looking at Atomic Learning would have further complicated my understanding of using iMovie. Again, if I did look at Atomic Learning and continued using that to help with the program, I'm sure things would start to become a little more clarified and easier to use.

Journal #6A

1. I liked using Inspiration. It took a little time for me to understand how to create everything, but once I figured it out, it was a fun site to explore. It is a relatively easy site and is something I think students would enjoy working with.

2. This would be a great tool to use for story mapping. Rather than just having students create their story map on paper, they could use Inspiration to creatively come up with their ideas, attaching graphics to help them with their constructions. I think it's something they could have a lot of fun with.

3. I didn't use Atomic Learning for Inspiration. Truthfully I am horrible with computers and it was just another site to add to my confusion. I'm sure students would have fun exploring it and if I understood how it worked, I would implement it in my classroom. For me to understand technology, not only do I need step by step instructions, but I also need someone to actually physically guide me through. Total frustration!