creating videos in your class it’s worth it!. [schools and]…libraries need to change from places...
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Creating Videos in Your Class
It’s Worth It!
[Schools and]…Libraries need to
change from places just to get stuff
to places to make stuff, do stuff,
and share stuff. (Valenza &
Johnson, 2009)
Why Use Video?
• Engages students• Helps with meaning-making• Works for visual learners• Is automatically differentiated• Supports a skill that is increasingly a 21-
century expectation• Offers a more authentic audience• Creates opportunities for choice
Technology we used
• Windows Media Maker (PC) or iMovie (Mac)• Conversion program like freefileconvert.com • A class set of Flip cameras with tripods for
checkout as a complete set • Microphones & stands for podcasting/better
audio recording
Management Issues/What to Consider
• Include video clips and samples in your curriculum.• “Practice makes perfect”—have patience with
learning the technology at first.• You need to have exemplars available for students.• Time:
--Will students be working outside of school?--Are you using a class set or are you using a few cameras?
Management Issues/What to Consider
• This is an organizational challenge.--Need organizational sign-outs--Time for tech problems--Computers need the necessary software--File transfer from camera to computer can be challenging--Scheduling/sharing of equipment needs to be planned early.--Where are kids filming? You might want extra spaces available.
Questions?
All documents and information can be found at the conference wiki or at:
eschschemwaterproject.wikispaces.com
Andrea SwensonEast Side Community