I had entered the class intending to be a great listener during the presentations however I realized  after the first presentation that my memory would not do justice to the information and ideas being presented.

It is obvious that there are two levels of technological know how, potentially far more. Those teachers who have a strong background in technology can obviously serve there students better.  Embedding video and audio around another picture ( the talking dog) and down loading directly form you tube using some strange magic that Nick possessed extend and already valuable education tool. So my revelation was the kids can do this... provide an app that allows imagination, presentation, ability and resources to come together.  As the year moves along and more "books"are shared the kids will see and incorporate more and more advanced ideas.

Most importantly, it is an amazing way for EAL students to present and participate as equals ao that they can avi being identified by what they cannot do, the can provide information about themselves to overcome  objectification.

Well designed assignments also allow the language learners to have their culture and language valued.  Students can now become the experts within a group or create their own presentations.

I cannot believe I did not consider the cook book. A great idea to show steps and techniques.

 It was interesting how the class would become so expressive and animated when an idea really hit home.  Nick's Wordbook in edit form created four conversations.