Author Archives: ginnycronin

Worked example screencast

Posted on May 5, 2013 by ginnycronin

As my last project for my multimedia course, I created a worked example of chunking division. I have students asking for it, so it seemed like a good topic. I got to apply all the multimedia principles which address multimedia, … Continue reading →

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What if School were Different?

Posted on April 29, 2013 by ginnycronin

This “digital story” is designed to tell the story of Parent Partnership Programs as they currently exist in Washington State. These programs are specifically designed for parents who want to take a leadership role in the education of their children … Continue reading →

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Coherence as a Multimedia Principle

Posted on April 9, 2013 by ginnycronin

What is the Coherence Principle and its most important constraints/criteria? With technology an ever-increasing presence in education and K-12 classrooms, it is important for teachers to be able to evaluate the quality of multimedia presentations for their students. Furthermore, as … Continue reading →

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“Tech Trippin’ with Jenn and Ginny” AECT Standards 2.4 Integrated Technologies

Posted on March 25, 2013 by ginnycronin

Tech Trippin Link This podcast is designed to provide an introduction to a variety of free or inexpensive tech tools, Web 2.0 tools, and web resources for teachers in nontraditional schools. Teachers and home schools, alternative schools, parent partnership programs, … Continue reading →

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Project 1: Multimedia Instruction ACET Standard 2.3

Posted on February 24, 2013 by ginnycronin

This week I submitted my first project in multimedia instruction. I chose to use the Google presentation assignment to create a tutorial for my students in the use of the Edmodo learning management system. I integrated multimedia principles on the … Continue reading →

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Creating my learning log: AECT Standard “2.3 Computer-Based Technologies”

Posted on February 4, 2013 by ginnycronin

I created this learning log in my first EDTECH class as an on going summary of my learning in the Boise State EDTECH program.  Many of my courses have required regular entries on this log. Using the WordPress program and … Continue reading →

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EDTECH 597 Week 12

Posted on November 19, 2012 by ginnycronin

This week I worked on building all the components for my final app.  That means I had to upload all the pictures and audio files and organize the front screen of the app.  I didn’t use any list picker or command … Continue reading →

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Cronin Final App Project

Posted on November 12, 2012 by ginnycronin

This week I completed my ADP for a simple app to teach students the most common sound for alphabet letters.  It is designed for students who struggle and need a highly visual support to learn this task. I am not … Continue reading →

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