Copyright, Virtual World Tours & Screencasting …

Alright, so here’s the scoop – copyrights are like a maze (literally), Live It Earth is like having the world at your fingertips (with helpful tools and resources for teachers?) , and watching yourself on video? Well, that’s just plain weird (nothings changed here).

First off, copyrights are like the strict parents of the tech world. You want to jazz up your lessons with cool videos and stuff, but then you’re stuck wondering, “Is this legal?” It’s a fine line between being an edutainment wizard and accidentally breaking some copyright laws. Creative commons? But what if I wanted the CUTE pictures on my lesson slides….

Now, let’s talk about Live It Earth – exploring the world via technology- I believe is what I grasped from the guest speaker…. (I could be wrong I was very mesmerized in free swag from all the BC school districts) Imagine teaching geography with relevant videos, challenges, and communities to keep students engaged and interested in school materials. Students get to hone in on specific areas that interest them and allows them to live it through videos that offer more insight than a silly textbook can making lessons way more exciting. The catch? We’ve got to be on our toes, making sure we use it responsibly. It’s like giving a kid a super cool toy but making sure they don’t break it or, in this case, the rules (but I mean, how hard can it be…)

And then there’s the cringe-worthy part of this week– watching yourself on screen. Seriously, who came up with that idea? (Sorry Andrew) Recording your lessons or presentations might be helpful for the ones watching it and needing to gain something from it but for me.. blah, can say I am NOT a fan. It’s like listening to your own voicemail – slightly cringy. But hey, it’s all about growth, right? Embracing the awkwardness and learning from it is what makes us better and more fun at our jobs.

So, there you have it – the wild ride of this weeks tech education. Copyrights to dodge, Live Earth to explore, and a dash of awkward self-reflection. It’s like trying to juggle three flaming torches, but hey, at least it keeps things interesting in the classroom!

ps. don’t forget to listen to the podcast at the beginning of this blog to get some more insight on teaching copyright and creativity in a classroom!

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• google WITHOUT worrying about copyright…. (so cute)

• google WITH creative common licensing … (ahhhh)