Banner+Snack

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 * Resources link **

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 * SWOT Analysis: **

__ Strengths __
 * Easy to use
 * Free flash banners
 * You can sign in using thing like Yahoo, Google, Facebook and Twitter
 * Great transition effects
 * Multiple sizes
 * Easy to learn - need time to experiment with what is available
 * Videos may be embedded
 * Can be posted to Facebook and other networking sites

__ Weaknesses __
 * Must upgrade to Premium to access full menu
 * Water mark on banner cannot be removed without upgrade
 * Limited uses
 * May take a lot of preparation for student use. Training on proper use is a must.
 * Be careful of student use - can be made public
 * Email is attached to account - all students could publish under teacher account

__ Opportunities __ __ Threats __
 * Allows students to create banners to be added to school moodle sites as well as personal webpages
 * Allows students to delve into media advertising
 * Meets the needs of individual learners, more reluctant learners
 * Banner ads can be published, downloaded and shared
 * Student personal information should not be included.
 * Parent permission is a must - if published, banner is available to the public

__ Ideas for the classroom __
 * School webpage banner creations
 * Economics and digital advertising lessons
 * Using clear and concise language and images to make message clear
 * Book report
 * Beginning of the year activity
 * Content area - summary (i.e. role of heart in circulatory system, an animal's physical/behavioral adaptation, introduction of an explorer, "ad" for tourists to visit a specific state, etc.)