PE6_Flach Final Update

 

I finally finished the Lynda.com tutorials on Flash CS5. It took a really long time! But time well spent. I can't wait to start using this to create fun tools and movies for my classroom. At the end of this, I still prefer Flash Catalyst CS5, it is much easier for me! I'll still be a trooper and try working with Flash.

PE5_Flash Update

This morning I continue working with Flash and experimenting with new tools. I tried creating a project with out asking for help or referencing Lynda.com. I am proud to say, I created my dog Mocha all by myself and having no drawing skill or eye for sketch, I think it came out OK. I am going to continue with Lynda.com today and see how far I can do with that.

PE4_Flash

What have I gotten my self into now?!

My husband is a web designer and computer animator. He has always used Flash and made it look so easy. So, naturally I thought if he could do it, then I could easily learn Flash. HA-Oh how I was wrong.

I began by asking Chad (my husband) to show me the first steps and basic tools. These demonstrations were very helpful, but soon began flying too fast. So I moved on to trusted Lynda.com (which is where my husband first learned Flash!) The Lynda.com tuts are extremely helpful and patient with me. I have been working on the tuts this week and am proud of my progress so far.

I plan on spending most of my weekend working with Flash. It is nice to begin learning tools that my husband and I can collaborate on! It has added one more level to our relationship. This is such fun software, but I think I still prefer Flash Catalyst!

FV_Listening Adventures

Here is my short documentary on a Web 2.0 tool I discovered!

PE3_Google App Update 2

I have finished the Lynda.com tutorials for Google Apps. I have begun creating forms for my classroom and sharing docs with teachers who I work with on different projects. I am very glad I chose this as my Practical Experience for this week. the forms will be very helpful in my job as well as the shared docs.

BP12_OMM Drop Box

Here is my one minute message on great tool!

PE2_Google Apps Update

 Lynda.com Google Apps Tutorials

   I love the Google Forms. It makes creating a contact list so much easier than the old traditional methods. I have been speaking with my Arts chair, and we are going to use Google forms and docs from now on to create programs for our monthly performances as well as our PLC, LTM and grade level meeting notes and agendas. Life is getting much easier as we move along. I am going to finish the Lynda.com tutorials this weekend and get some docs out to my Arts team that I have been working on.