Richard D. Solomon's Blog on Mentoring Jewish Students and Teachers: Introduction to One True Media, a web-based multi-media presentation tool that can be used for Judaic instruction, the mentoring and training of pre-service and in-service Judaic educators

Friday, March 11, 2011

Introduction to One True Media, a web-based multi-media presentation tool that can be used for Judaic instruction, the mentoring and training of pre-service and in-service Judaic educators

When mentoring our pre-service and in-service teachers we need to describe and model both research-based and clinically tested best practices, and demonstrate how these best practices can be applied in the real (i.e. physical) and virtual (i.e. online) classroom for both teaching and teacher training. The combination of face to face instruction in a physical setting and online learning is called blended learning. In this section of the blog we will describe how the internet can serve as a supplemental resource for instruction and the mentoring of pre-service and in-service Jewish educators. In this post we will begin our discussion on how students in a Judaic Studies blended learning classroom can use One True Media to enhance learning.

Assumption: The teacher or mentor teacher has a interactive white board (i.e. SMART Board, Promethean, etc.), a Tablet PC (also called a Slate or Blade), a computer presenter or computer with internet access attached to an LCD projector in the classroom. It would be ideal if students or mentees had access to their own laptop computers or an Ipad as well.

Note: Although One True Media can be applied in the Judaic Studies blended learning classroom, it can be also be used for training pre-service and in-service Jewish educators for professional or staff development. It is our hope that Jewish educators around the globe will form an online community of practice, a CoP, a group of people who share an interest, a craft, and/or a profession, to enhance the delivery of instruction and training of Jewish educators. For example, here is a CoP you might want to join.

Note: One True Media can also be used in a face to face classroom without adding the online component.

What is One True Media?

One True Media is a web-based multi-media presentation tool that integrates photos, images and audio into a video powerpoint or slideshare presentation.

Where is One True Media located on the web?

http://www.onetruemedia.com/

Where can you find helpful tutorials on how to use One True Media?

Click on the links below for tutorials on One True Media:

How can you place the pictures that others have uploaded onto One True Media onto your One True Media account?

To place other people's pictures on your One True Media account you will need their permission. The easiest way to gain permission to add the pictures of others is to learn if their photos have a Creative Commons License.

On the next post we will share resources describing how One True Media can be utilized to facilitate learning in the classroom.