Eric, how did you make the slide show?

I made the narrated slide show as an example for my students, in the spring of 2011.  In this post, you can read about 

• the goals for this project
• the writing process
• the free Internet application we used

Students' Projects
You can see many projects from the students at my old blog: ESOL at Riis Settlement.  Many of these students were using computers for the first time.

Goals for the Project

• Students will be able to write and speak about their lives.
• Students will be able to choose photographs that enhance their writing, and will be able to write about the photos.
• Students will be able to use an automated phone service to record their writing.
• Students will be able to use the Internet to assemble their recordings and photos.
• Students will be able to use the Internet to share their projects on the class blog.

I liked this project because it allowed students to work at their ability level.  Low-Intermediate students could write short sentences ("I am a painter.").  High-Intermediate/Advanced students could write descriptions and provide more detail. 

Eric's Introduction: Who Am I?

So many students (and Hakim too!) have shared with us on the blog.  You have shared

• your goals with English
• your stories
• your photos
• your challenges and difficult experiences
• your singing and dancing
• your cultures and history
• and your encouragement and support to other students.

This is very brave.  I post a lot here, and I make a lot of comments.  But you probably don't know much about me.  I think it is time I shared a little.

In this post, I am going to share

• a slide show project
• the text for the narration

In my next post, I will share information about how I made this video. 

My Narrated Slide Show.

The Text for the Narration
I am writer and a reader.  I observe details and small moments, and write poems and short stories.  My greatest fear is that I will never complete a book of my writing.  Here I am sitting on my roof at sunrise.  My view of downtown Brooklyn is inspiring.