Webcams and Avatars Introduction

KWL Activity:
How can webcams be used in the classroom?

What webcams are out there?

Introduce Software

• Avatar Face Accessories
• Fun Filters
• Video Masks

Get More Video Effects Online

Download, Save, and Open

Webcam Settings

• Pan and Tilt
• Microphone
• Real Light Settings
• Advanced Settings
• Application Settings

Create Your Own "BrainPop"

Ideas:

• Explain the seasons as an alien
• Explain the Food Chain to an animal
• Mean, Median, and Mode

 

 

Brainstorming Materials

GLEs (Word Format):

• ELA
• Math
• Science
• Social Studies

• Storyboard Template 1
• Storyboard Template 2

Work on "BrainPop" Activity

Show BrainPop Videos

Second Life Activity

• Second Life Quicktips
  
• Avatar Clothing
• Basic Camera Controls
• Changing Your Eyes
• Changing Your Hair
• Changing Your Shape and Appearance
• Chatting
• Creating Your Avatar
• Flying
• Giving and Receiving Calling Cards
• Inviting and Declining Friends
• Landmarks
• More About IM
• Set Home
• Teleporting
• The Inventory
• Walking and Turning

Second Life Scavenger Hunt: WBR Island PPT

WBR Second Life WebPage

WBR Island

Create a webcam video, story, or poem that you can use in your classroom.

Show stories.!