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.