BP04_2009112_Web 2.0 Tool

Welcome to My Music World! on PhotoPeach

The Web 2.0 tool that I discovered is entitled PhotoPeach. This tool enables you to create a photo slideshow with music. I put together a tour of my music classroom and was able to add captions and select a music soundtrack to enhance the presentation. This tool will be very helpful with all levels of classes from Kindergarten through fifth grade as it will provide the chance to record the students in classroom activities and then produce a slideshow that can be used as a learning portfolio, assessment, or method of sharing. The students love to watch themselves and they could assist with writing the captions and selecting the music or even recording the music that would be added as a soundtrack. This could be used in a large or small group setting. Earlier this year, my 3rd-5th grade students worked in small groups to create their own sound stories and I am going to use this tool to record their presentations, add their stories in the captions, and the recording of their selected instruments. Parents love to see what their students are learning and this would also be an opportunity to share their student's talents. This was a very easy tool to use and it states that in the description - three easy steps!

The first step was selecting and uploading the images to be used. Then the images could be rearranged. The next step was adding the captions. The captions could be divided by using the "Enter" key after each desired caption. Next was the selection of music and there were several choices including a random selection, instrumental, or classic. The final step is viewing your production. There is a comment field and options for emailing to friends, or posting to Facebook, MySpace, or Twitter. You can also embed or copy the link. There are opportunities to go back and edit or completely delete the final product. Also there is an option to make the product public, or select the viewers. This is a tool that I will use because it is easy, accessible even through the district filtering system, and one that my students and parents will enjoy.