July+23+class+notes


 * Twitter feed for today's class! http://twitter.com/#search?q=%23dflit

Review of final presentation rubric** 1pg summary of Structure / outline (probably), plus presentation

Lesson deployment:
 * what do you want them to learn?
 * how will tech help meet that goal?
 * how will it integrate with your classroom flow?


 * Reminder:** bring course evaluation forms back next week!


 * GarageBand!**


 * (Kevin usually avoids Magic GarageBand, rather emphasizing that they create their own works.)
 * Window -> 'Musical Typing' : lets you play piano keys on the computer keyboard
 * Gives a multitrack recording environment - record one instrument, then add another overtop.
 * View recording as musical score: doubleclick the track, then pick Score view.
 * Podcasting! Add a 'podcast' track; can get a bit complicated but it's powerful.
 * Existing songs you can edit
 * lots of other built-in goodies

Andrea's Wiimote-powered DIY Smartboard hackery yay it worked!

Leah's Phun demonstration - physics simulator / sandbox / skeleton shooter

Scott's presentation on bringing games into the classroom

Nation States Kingdom of Loathing - NOT class safe, lots of alcohol refs Bloxorz Global Warming Initiative