Brisbane Catholic Education's LMS... LIFE.

With a shift back to the reformatted LMS provided by BCE, LIFE, i thought i would provide a few answers as to WHY you should make an effort into getting your LIFE experience back in track.



Check out the lesson LIFE WHYs??? on Blendspace: Check out the lesson LIFE WHYs??? on Blendspace



More information to follow.



Shaun

E-Resources and you. Worth Having A Read...

In today’s digital world, a web of learning resources surrounds every individual. It’s an environment wherein each resource connects to others, creating an overall structure in which (life) learning takes place. The learning ecosystem is the combination of technologies and support resources available to help individuals learn within an environment. And, I would add, that same combination of technologies and support resources helps individuals perform within an environment. It is business-relevant performance with which we must primarily be concerned when thinking of the so called 'global community' our learners stand poised to enter, if they have not already.

It is the learner’s entitlement to be able to create, collaborate and communicate with ICT’s in their learning environments through access and the use of technology.

What do you think of these comments? It is certainly a interesting discussion point... agree?

Have a great day,

Shaun

Apple's GarageBand Version:10.0.02

Firstly, this resource I initially consisered to be quite specific to the Music Department however through our inservice led by Jill Ewbank, it really broadend my ideas for incorperating GarageBand into many aspects of general class activities.

Im no musician, but I can see why this resource is so popular with them. GarageBand features a standard matrix where MIDI files, recorded/imported audio files can be modified and manipulated. With seamless iTunes compatibility, tracks can be imported and exported with ease. The program offers users tools to make minor adjustments to sequence and sound with basic synthesizing and mixing features.

One obvious advantage GarageBand does have, is its seamless compatibility with other iLife products, E.g: iPhoto and iMovie. GarageBand can be used to score films or provide soundtracks to these products and the simierlarities between the editing process accross all the iLife products means you can initially fumble your way around while learning how to use each of them.

GarageBand is compatible with any files that can be converted to MP3 or included within iTunes. While instruments like microphones or guitars can be given direct line-ins. It features built-in help guides, tutorials and search features in addition to a detailed FAQ section and forum hosted by its Manufacturer, Apple. Additional assistance can be obtained via email.

GarageBand works well for the casual hobbyist, music class or as an audio recording device for Pod Cast, it lacks most of the tools and features to go beyond simple editing and modification tasks, but if you are creating your own album you would not be using this resource, though it is possible. Apple does offer additional add-ons and upgrade features, that allow you to refine your practice further from the base model.

The last version had a default PodCast option which has not been carried through to the new update, however it is still very possible to use this resource for Pod Casting, the following link is an example of just that. In the link, you will hear audio of the inservice session with Jill and other teachers who were discussing the PodCast oppertunities with GarageBand and other editing information.

If you would like further information, please do not hesitate to contact me!

Shaun