~~+Homework+for+Feb.+14

We will investigate how __//animations, applets, and screencasting//__ (and YouTube) are being used in Cary Academy's classrooms. Our session on Tuesday (Valentines Day!) will be interactive as you will collaborate with your fellow PTAA friends while participating in a simple science-math lesson. No worries- only basic science-math skills required.
 * Background:** Next Tuesday, we will be looking at ways that Cary Academy's students and teachers use __//multimedia and simulations at Cary Academy//__.

In light of this, our homework is designed to prepare you to investigate these multimedia and simulations. **THIS HOMEWORK SHOULD TAKE YOU NO MORE THAN 20 MINUTES.**

1.) Are there differences between an __//animation, an interactivity (applet), and a screencast//__? 2.) In what ways do you know that your students are using YouTube, screencasts, applets, and animations in their learning at CA?
 * I. THINGS TO THINK ABOUT! (Essential Questions for our homework)**

A. (10 min) Analyze the animation, the applet, and the screencast below. Think about our essential questions as you analyze them. 1.) An animation (science)
 * II. TASKS**

Click on the words "solid", "liquid", and "gas" in this animation. @http://web.visionlearning.com/custom/chemistry/animations/CHE1.1-an-threestates.shtml

2.) An applet (math)

Remember factors? and factoring? Give it a try. Just play around with this applet. []

3.) A screencast (science)

Heredity- Along video- just watch a few minutes or all of it if you have the time []

B. (5-10 min.) Complete the Google Doc (Form). Just type into the text boxes and press submit. Everyone's information will be aggregated. You will need to scroll down on the form to see both questions and to press "submit".

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