Using HyperStudio as a Rehearser for the Pre-Writer
Materials: Video camera --- or ---
35mm Camera and scanner --- or ---
Digital Camera
HyperStudio Multimedia Software
Macintosh --- or --- PC computer
Before beginning this, or any unit, devise a plan for recording the lesson activities, the cooperative group reactions, the concrete examples of concept and all other pertinent information, (i.e., 35mm photographs, digital camera, video camera). Enter these recordings into a card stack using HyperStudio Multimedia Software (Wagner, 1999). (Available online or at most office supply or computer supply stores for use on both the Mac and the PC. The cost is $120.00, but some school systems hold a site license for the program).
Following a series of lessons on the biology of the brain, organize your HyperStudio stack by following the directions provided with the software and review the images with your students. As each image is viewed, solicit information about the image…What were we doing? What did we learn? What do we know now that we completed this activity?
Select the answer that best describes the image and record the answer using the built-in HyperStudio audio recording software. Type the answer, verbatim, under the image.
Repeat this process until all the images are attached to an audio description.
Review the HyperStudio stack, listening to the descriptions and viewing the images. Encourage the students to re-visit the stack during center or free play time.
Note: Those familiar with HyperStudio will better comprehend this rehearsal stack. Those unfamiliar with HyperStudio should visit the company's website for sample stacks and cards at www.HyperStudio.com. A tutorial is also available from the company.