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 Swenson East Side Community