I have been collecting websites, apps and anything else I could get my hands on over the last several years that would aide me and my fellow colleagues to seamlessly integrate technology within our curriculum. Although crude looking, as it came from a work in progress (Google spreadsheet), using only spare time. I plan to beautify it and make it more pleasing to the eye...soon. For now it remains a work in progress but still accomplishes the task in which I need. You may see my technology collection by clicking here: Leigh's Tech Resources
For the analysis portion of my learning, I want to address the use of the PicPlayPost app for iOS devices and how I believe it meets the requirements needed for TPack models. When I reviewed my favorites, I had to really think about what they offered in a singular app. Normally, I get what I need by using several apps to get the desired outcome. I want something that provides engagement, a place to discuss, student creativity that will be used for the assessment portion and checking for understanding. So, that means there are several passes back and forth or to other students that this app needs to be able to do. PicPlayPost offers a place for all of the above, especially when embedded in the LMS I use, Schoology. I like that because I make clickable links and the students know where to go daily (not a technology goose chase).
PicPlayPost has several windows that run simultaneously. While one window could be the student talking or reporting research, the other window could be a photo slide show that incorporates visual information that would correlate with what the student is reporting. Another window could show drawings, still shots or run video with or without audio. It would take well timed synchronization.
In order for a student to make a report this way the content knowledge would have to be in place. For a teacher to make an introduction or added content, pedagogy, technology knowledge and content knowledge would be a well balanced trio.
For this sample I used EDpuzzle to clip and post statements. (A few choice words had to be cut out as this video was found on YouTube and is not made by myself or my family) Although this is not an academic sample, you can see how versatile you could make a project using PicPlayPost.
Here is a sample of what PicPlayPost can do. PicPlayPost
