What's in my bag

The idea of using visual teaching tools such as voicethread.com is new to me. I have certainly seen powerpoint presentations that allow video feeds and even still pictures with sounds attached to the slide. This type of presentation would be useful in an English or Language and Literature class in a variety of ways. Each picture could be researched by an individual or a group to develop historical relevance to add to each slide. All of the groups would have the opportunity to record their own thoughts and research materials to a final presentation that would then be used to enhance the content that is being taught. The area that immediately comes to mind for this kind of project is "Romeo and Juliette" by William Shakespeare. There are many lessons as to the Globe Theatre where most of his works were produced. Pictures of the theatre as it has been restored and prior to its restoration could be presented. Material could be used that shows why it was significant and desirable to reproduce a medieval theatre in London and whether or not the reproduction enhances the play itself. I chose "Romeo and Juliette" due to the fact that women were not actors at this time. Using a type of visual learning tool on the internet would allow the students to see what a boy might have looked like in the role. It would also allow them to comment on why it was appropriate for the time period, but how it is seen as weird and undesirable now. It would also give the opportunity to expand the lesson into social changes and how it affects all parts of the world and not just one small part.