Agenda Starter Estimate game Memory game Video about top 10 Activity Introduce the objectives Activity (create a talking book)

Activity(1) With your group write two top tip of using Ict in the classroom from the video. Ict.flv

Making Talking Books

Objectives  Pave the way for the effective use of talking book as creative tool within the educational system. تمهيد الطريق لاستخدام الكتب الناطقة بشكل فعال و بأداة مبتكرة في النظام التعليمي.  Use communication technologies to support cooperative learning and networking. استخدام تكنولوجيا الاتصالات لدعم التعلم التعاوني والترابط الشبكي.  Promote the use of open educational resources. تشجع علي استخدام المصادر التعليمية المفتوحة.

 They help learners that are new or struggling readers. مساعدة المتعلمين ذوات القراءة الضعيفة.  Help learners to put on paper that which they want to say. مساعدة المتعلمين لكي يضعوا في الكتاب الناطق ماذا يريدوا أن يقولوا.  Typing and pasting pictures and clip art makes the process fun, motivating and creative. وضع الصور والحركات يضيف جواٌ مرح علي الكتاب الناطق

What are the talking books? الكتاب الناطق معد ليتم عرضه أو تقديمه علي شاشات الكمبيوتر, وهو مكون من خليط من النصوص الكتابية والمؤثرات السمعية والبصرية والصور والرسوم والأفلام والأصوات ويمكن للطالبات استخدامه بمفردهن أو مع مرشدة أو زميلة ويمكنهن إن يقرأنه بأنفسهن أو يمكن للكمبيوتر أن يقرأه لهن. Talking books: Are a great literacy activity. Are made on the computer using programs to add text, picture and sound. Can be used: With all levels, from children to adult learner. As an individual or small group activity. As a classroom activity or community workshop.

How to Make a Talking Book Using Microsoft Word

Steps of creating talking book 1. Create a folder on the windows desktop screen by clicking any where on the screen with the right – land mouse button and then clicking on New then Folder. Type a name for the new folder. أفتحي ملف جديد علي شاشة جهازك عن طريق التأشير علي أي مكان علي الشاشة باستخدام الزر الأيمن للفأرة ثم ضغط كلمة جديد ثم ملف ثم طباعة أسم الملف الجديد.

2. Open blank Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation then add a page turning arrow: To add a forward page turning arrow select Insert menu and click on Shapes and select from Action Button then click on the forward arrow..

3. To add a hyperlink. Go to insert, then hyperlink. And you can add Sound then press Ok. You can add backward arrow if you require.

4. Add text: click on the textbox to add text for your talking book. Type in your text..

5. To insert a picture or scan from saved files on your computer. Click on Insert menu, then go to Picture click on the picture then press Ok.

6. Add sounds to your slides you have two options: To record your voice onto the slide you will need a microphone on the computer. 1. a) From the Start menu, select Programs, Accessories, and finally Sound recorder.

b) Press the red button to begin recording and then the stop button. c) To finish save the recording in a folder you can easily find. This will be saved in My Audio.

2. Go to Insert menu and Sound You can insert sound from a file. Just select the sound file and click open or record sound by select record sounds.

7. Add movie to your slide. Go to Insert menu and press Movie and select file location.

7. Save as PowerPoint presentation.

Good Okay  Not Acceptable  Slides and Images You have 6 slides or more. You have 5 slides. You have fewer than 5 slides. Each slide has an image. Most slides have an image. Some slides have an image. All of your images help tell the story. Most of the images help tell the story. Some of the images help tell the story. Writing Every slide has text. Most slides have text. Some slides have text. No grammar errors. 1-5 grammar errors. 6 or more grammar errors. No spelling errors. 1-5 spelling errors. 6 or more spelling errors. Your book has a clear beginning, middle, and end. You may have forgotten the beginning, middle, or end. Your book has a title that fits the story. Your book has a title, but it does not fit your story. Your book has no title. Talking Book Grading Rubric

Teacher Talking Book Assessment Rubric Excellent(2)1.5))AdequateNeeds Improvement(1) Sta nda rds Directly related to content standards. Somewhat related to content standards. Unrelated to content standards. Setup Functions in Kiosk mode. Saved as PowerPoint Show. References slide(s) at end of book. 2 of the 3 required setup elements are present of the required setup elements are present. Visual Design Clear evidence of contrast, alignment, repetition, or proximity (CARP) is evident throughout the talking book. Some evidence of CARP design principles is apparent in the talking book. No evidence of CARP design principles is apparent in the talking book. Graphic Images Graphic images support and extend the text of the talking book. Graphic images are related to the talking book but do not support the text on the pages. Graphic images detract attention from the text of the talking book. Audio Recorded audio is expressive and engaging to the reader. Recorded audio is present but is flat and does not engage the reader. Recorded audio is not present. Text Text is sized, styled, and placed on each slide for optimal reading. The text on some pages of the book is challenging to read because of its size, style, and/or placement. The text throughout the book is difficult to read because of its size, style, and/or placement. Anim ation s (If Appr opria te) All graphic and text animations used enhance the text. Some graphic and text animations used enhance the text. Graphic and text animations are overused and/or distracting. Slide Transiti ons All slide transitions consistently enhance the text. Some slide transitions are inconsistent or too fast/slow. Slide transitions are distracting because of inconsistencies or problems with speed.

Activity(2) With your group create a talking book.

Resources to create talking a talking book in Microsoft office PowerPoint erpoint/talkingbook.pdf