We are well accustomed to embedding video, or consuming video content across websites and social media. But what about video and other interactive content embedding in video?

This is Touchcast. Video that's immersive and interactive. And classes at Singapore American School are starting to embrace the concept which we will show you in this session.

Plus: it's pretty easy to jump in and make something that's great, with enough features to keep the journey interesting for those looking for more of a challenge. 

Setup:
TouchCasts are available for viewing from http://www.touchcast.com/
Download the TouchCast app. iOS only at this stage. 

Ideal Equipment for class projects

• Tripod
• access to a Green Screen (potentially)
• Microphone for iPad

The ES Ed Tech team has been transforming the LOFT into a creative indoor 'playground' for students where the SAS DSLOs (character, collaboration, communication, critical thinking, creativity, content knowledge, and cultural competence) are finding traction.

The learning activities are organized under 5 themes: Art, Building, Coding, Engineering, and Filmmaking. Then each theme has various stations where students can explore, make, and innovate based on Challenge Cards specific to that station.  Challenge Cards come in levels as well to take into consideration that students from ages 5-11 use this space.


In addition, students are tracking their progress with the use of a Creation Stations Passport.  They must note down which station they completed (under the correct theme) and demonstrate and/or explain to a teacher which level they accomplished.  Success is noted with an 'Explorer', 'Maker', or 'Innovator' stamp in the student's passport.    

And the Academy Award goes to..........

It's time to get ready for this year's Film Festival. In preparation for this 2nd Annual Film Festival, we will be providing Loft PD sessions on iMovie. Come to one of our sessions to learn all about how you can make a trailer or a full-on movie!

Explore the functions of iMovie, and explore the creative ways in which students can share their learning, too.

Description:

This is a session about using QR codes in the classroom. QR perform tasks that greatly exceed just taking you to a specific website. They can also trigger tasks. Indeed: of the 'barcode family', the QR is the high achiever!

Bring: 

Your iPad or smartphone.