TECHnically Speaking with Mrs. Solis

Can you hear me now? It seems like just about everybody has their own podcast these days. Podcasts are an excellent way for people to share content with large audiences. Take a look at my review of the following podcasting platforms: Anchor Anchor is a Spotify-owned podcast hosting platform that is completely free. You can record, edit, and upload your podcast all in one place. Once you create your free account and login, the site walks you through the steps for creating your very first podcast and offers the following options: record, a library where you have access to previously uploaded audio, music that can be added from Spotify, the ability to add listener voice messages to your podcast, and music and sound effects for transition options. The site seems to be user friendly. Some of the pros are that all the tools for creating your podcast are located in one place, easy monetization opportunities, and perhaps the biggest pro is that it is 100% free! Some cons of the webapp are that

The creation of comics and cartoons provides an excellent opportunity to empower students to be creators and create their very own stories through pictures and words. Comics can be used in a variety of ways to allow for learning and self expression. There are several apps that are available to aid in the creation of comics and cartoons, below are a few of my creations and reviews of the following apps: Fotojet, Pixton, and MakeBeliefComix. Fotojet Photo Comic Maker Fotojet is a free online photo comic maker that allows you to use your own photos to create comics. This site was very user friendly and creating a comic was so easy and fun! The site allows you the ability to create and use a free plan option or you may purchase one of the following plan options: $6.99/month or $39.99 billed annually. The free plan option does provide access to several template options, access to stock photos or you can upload your own, add text, graphics, and backgrounds. Although, purchasing a plan does p

📹 Camera's Rolling in 3, 2, 1... Let's All Head to the Library and Get Ourselves a Book Lights, camera, action! Videos in the library, for the library, and made by the library are great resources. The content, topics, and possibilities for video creation in the library are endless! Videos can be used to promote the library and its collection by creating book trailers or booktalks. Videos can also be created to teach students the how to's of conducting research, searching databases, accessing the catalog, the topics are unlimited. Videos can also provide guided tours of the library, promote book clubs, upcoming events such as book fairs, author visits, and so much more. I am beyond excited to create and use videos to help promote my library. I am also looking forward to working with students and staff to help them create their own amazing videos. The following are some examples of library channels located on YouTube that have created some great videos to teach their student