Hi,
Digital videoing has many applications in the school environment. It can be used to record events in the form of a journal. Students often use it to produce assessment pieces. Digital videoing helps students with Autism to present spoken material without having to face the class. These students have a genuine fear of speaking in front of their peers, however, with a little coaxing it is possible to have them perform in front of the camera to record speeches, procedures and practices. This can be used as an authentic piece of work that can be assessed by the teacher. The information can be recorded on the video and transferred to a computer program where it can be manipulated to produce excellent work. I have seen first hand how students relate to this medium. They take pride in the work and spend many hours perfecting the work til it is completed. I have used videoing and editing at school with success. An example of this is the modified version that cuts the student out for online safety reasons. It works in very well with Kearsly and Shneiderman's (1999) engagement framework for technology-based teaching and learning as it is used collaboratively, is usually project based and has an authentic focus.
Karen.
vicaxe1. (2009). Falling mountain ash, logging australia Retrived from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJqPTPykhAg Kearsley, G., & Shneiderman, B. (1999).
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Hey Karen,
ReplyDeleteYes I agree, digital videos could easily be implemented within learning contexts where learners are required to record their processes such as portfolios. I completely agree with your ideas on using this style of technology in order to help learners with special needs to achieve outcomes that would otherwise be very difficult. I also agree with your statement on safety. It seems that online safety is the most essential element to consider when conducting these ICT style learning activities or assessments.
Thank you for commenting Cameron. I know your interest lies in manual arts technologies and digital videoing is very useful in that area. Showing students how tradespeople work and have them demonstrate their trade enhances student learning experiences.
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