“Concentrate all your thoughts upon the work in hand. The Sun's rays do not burn until brought to a focus”
― Alexander Graham Bell
The Web 2.0 Tool that I’m reviewing this week
is: Jamendo. You can access it here: www.jamendo.com
I think the category of this tool can fit both productivity
and creativity.
Tool description:
This tool is completely web-based.
What do you need to know before using this tool?
If you want to use it as a music consumer, there’s no specific skill required. However, if you are an independent artist who wants to promote your album, you’ll need music-related skills.
If you want to use it as a music consumer, there’s no specific skill required. However, if you are an independent artist who wants to promote your album, you’ll need music-related skills.
What do you need to have before using this tool? A speaker or a headphone
Please watch this video about how to use this tool:
Here’s an example of an educational resource created using
Jamendo (the music track of the video was downloaded from Jamendo):
A scenario of how I might use this tool in a teaching
environment:
If I am to use this tool, it will not be the only tool that
will be used; and the Jamendo music tracks’ role will be more of supporting
role. For example, I can assign video projects to my students, and instruct
them to include music tracks that supports the overall of the video. One of the
project that I want to work on is a health communication project, which will
emphasis on identifying problems in patient-doctor communication. I can begin
the assignment by discussing some information related to barriers in patient-doctor
communication in a class. Then, ask the students to work in groups to interview
patients in various health settings about what the patients’ expectations of
their communications with their doctors. The students will be asked record the
interviews using video recorders or their smart phones. Then, edit them using
an easy to use and free video editing tool, windows movie maker, add music
tracks, then present their video and their findings to the class.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of using this tool
in a formal or informal teaching environment?
Advantages: Royalty-free music tracks, and ads free.
Disadvantages: -
Would you recommend this Web 2.0 tool to others? Yes,
definitely!
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