Episode 45
Google Slides Flipbook Style Animations: Teach Your Students How to Think Outside the Slide!
In this conversation, Jeffrey Bradbury and Diane Manser explore the transformative power of digital tools in education, particularly focusing on Google animations. They discuss how these tools can enhance creativity, engagement, and learning across various subjects, while also addressing the emotional challenges teachers face and the importance of resilience and empowerment in the profession.
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Conversation Takeaways
- Google Slides can be used creatively to make animations.
- Students can engage with animation concepts through familiar movies.
- Creating flipbook animations helps students understand the animation process.
- Using Google Slides allows for unique features not found in other presentation tools.
- The lesson plan for animations is available on TeacherCast.
- Students can express their creativity through animation projects.
- Animation festivals in classrooms can be a fun learning experience.
- Technical challenges can arise, but they can be managed effectively.
- Understanding the history of animation can enhance student interest.
- Collaboration and sharing ideas among educators can improve teaching strategies.
- The transition from physical to digital learning opens new avenues for creativity.
- Digital tools can be integrated into various subjects, enhancing student engagement.
- Teaching digital citizenship is essential in today's technology-driven classrooms.
- Students can take ownership of their learning through creative projects.
- Using animations in lessons can make complex topics more accessible and fun.
- Empowering students leads to better learning outcomes and classroom dynamics.
- Teachers can alleviate stress by incorporating engaging digital projects.
- Collaboration and sharing among educators can lead to innovative teaching practices.
- Resilience is key for teachers to navigate the challenges of the profession.
- Connecting with aspiring educators can inspire and motivate current teachers.
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