Digital Media in the classroom...
Isn't that just letting the students watch videos all class?
We know stacks of research( eg. here ) pin points Gen Z’s as having adopted new literacy activities outside of school... the most obvious and effective way to really
capture learning moments to me is to jump on the band wagon and adopt the use of these learning literacy's as learning or teaching tools... and.....given my obvious love of images throughout my blog I think it’s fairly obvious I enjoy learning visually... in addition I must also mention behind my blog is a girl who watches hours and hours of YouTube!!...
SOoooooo....
- Not only for the kiddies engagement (and in the quest for me to be able to deliver to them a class they enjoy),
- For my own self engagement as a life long learner,
- To keep myself interested and motivated as a teacher, and....
- For my own sanity.
It really is imperative for all involved that digital media (just what is digital media?) in the form of video to be used most actively in my classroom!
After all the customer is always right!!😁😁
Isn't that just letting the students watch videos all class?
We know stacks of research( eg. here ) pin points Gen Z’s as having adopted new literacy activities outside of school... the most obvious and effective way to really
capture learning moments to me is to jump on the band wagon and adopt the use of these learning literacy's as learning or teaching tools... and.....given my obvious love of images throughout my blog I think it’s fairly obvious I enjoy learning visually... in addition I must also mention behind my blog is a girl who watches hours and hours of YouTube!!...
SOoooooo....
- Not only for the kiddies engagement (and in the quest for me to be able to deliver to them a class they enjoy),
- For my own self engagement as a life long learner,
- To keep myself interested and motivated as a teacher, and....
- For my own sanity.
It really is imperative for all involved that digital media (just what is digital media?) in the form of video to be used most actively in my classroom!
After all the customer is always right!!😁😁
I have always envisaged my use of digital media in the form of video within a classroom setting, being the delivery of presentations I'd sourced online via YouTube..
I mean who wouldn't rather watch a quick 1 min flick on Peter and his bananas... and grasp the concept of supply and demand as opposed to me talking for who knows how long about content none is paying any attention to..
Prior to me commencing this ICT's subject I had never really considered me being the creator of the digital media ...😲
A content descriptor from a Year 7 business Economics class requires understanding on work and work environments.
If I couldn't find an appropriate YouTube fanciful me could create my very own with VideoPad.
With VideoPad I am instanly a "Producer"😆:
This technology is really great! You can easily create your own video's ... with all of the expected mods and bods (you can add media, texts to videos, edit your vids, add transitions etc), which mean you can really customize, have differing privacy settings (eg. if you post to YouTube) .. and whilst it really isn't time consuming.. I mean I created that 👆 in about ten minutes having never used the technology before.. I honestly think I could find something on YouTube more "watchable"! 😆
There really are sooooo many amazing quick clips I think my time would be better suited to sourcing relevant and engaging digital media which can really capture teaching and learning moments.
In my mountainous researching efforts (comprised mainly of watching YouTube!!) I did keep returning to a reading in this weeks topic (check it out here!) which also highlighted the possibility of using video as a learning tool for me as a pre-service teacher....!
Once I can get past the horrific idea of having to watch myself teaching my own lessons ....on video.. 👀...the benefits to flow would be colossal...
The revelation of strengths and weaknesses as an instructor would surface quite quickly as a result of the naturally occurring events captured by the video which often elude the naked eye (and my memory!!) becoming clearer upon review...
With that being said.
This concept will be used in role reversal in my classroom.
I intend to flick the creating of digital media over to the students, who lets face it... are probably going to have done it before, are better at it than me... all the while enabling their learning to really expand into the levels of the SAMR model we as facilitators really want to see.
With the creation and sharing of videos online increasing dramatically I don't think the students are going to have any issues really grabbing onto this 😜... and little be known to them...they will be climbing up - (or down, depends which way you are looking at it) the SAMR model!!
When I was in year six/seven I still vividly remember watching "Behind the News" in class. I'm not sure if I loved watching it so much because I didn't have a TV growing up or because I used to think it was a bludge and that the teacher couldn't be bothered on a Friday afternoon....
At the end of the day I mean I am sure the teacher was pretty over it by Friday afternoon... but I am fairly confident it was the only class I used to participate in without chatting to my friends!!! Engagement 101!!
So I've created my gripping video...
Wellllll.....
I easily uploaded my video in about a minute to YouTube.. And there goes another thing of my bucket list... I'm a YouTuber!
In addition to the "educational" video I created and mentioned above I created my very own sweet little short video of images from the school holidays with an amazing little app (SPLCE) I downloaded to my phone all in under twenty minutes.
😁
This app along with VideoPad allowed me to easily copy link, message, mail or share the video via Facey, IG, or YouTube... outlining the simplicity of the capabilities of the app in regards to sharing.
I touched on incorporating the children in the class to create rules for use within the classroom in regards to blogging, in my previous blog.... these rules would extend to digital media as well...
In conjunction to those rules there are a few more areas of concern with the use of digital media - in particular videos!
In conjunction to those rules there are a few more areas of concern with the use of digital media - in particular videos!
Particular attention needs to be paid to what is appropriate sharing of images as well as the uploading of videos created.
Such videos would not be intended to be shared on social media services - as an element of control is completely relinquished.
Basic safety would also encompass:
- no identifiers in digital technology created.. names, landmarks, street signs etc
Such videos would not be intended to be shared on social media services - as an element of control is completely relinquished.
Basic safety would also encompass:
- no identifiers in digital technology created.. names, landmarks, street signs etc
- checking of privacy settings
- use of secure online portals
- secure passwords
- use of devices owned by the schools
- secure storage of digital media
Best practice around photographing and filming children should also include:
- seeking parental consent for photos and videos
Generally speaking I am confident all schools would have policies regarding technology use, digital media, as well as a social media.. so strict adherence to these would ensure legality, safety and ethical protocols are met.
- use of devices owned by the schools
- secure storage of digital media
Best practice around photographing and filming children should also include:
- seeking parental consent for photos and videos
Generally speaking I am confident all schools would have policies regarding technology use, digital media, as well as a social media.. so strict adherence to these would ensure legality, safety and ethical protocols are met.
Digital Media and SAMR in my classroom
SUBSTITUTION
Video as purely a substitution tool.
Students have access to a video, perhaps via my classroom blog where I have embedded the link.
The video of either myself or maybe Peter and his bananas again is substituting the delivery of content.
AUGMENTATION
Interactive presentation of video.
Enabling students to enjoy media through an image accessed via thinglink "presentation" which enables student to take notes and narrate.
Functional improvement is present - students are beginning to enjoy the use of ICT's in the classroom - less handwriting for starters!
This of course can role on to MODIFICATION as well... collaboration will begin to emerge as the class join force.
Class members could also be required to research and share differing work types and reasons for working which differ throughout the world (Going back to Year 7 Economics)
Patterns of interest may begin to emerge which I am able to nurture, run with and then really capture engagement.
Ultimately the task and learning is redesigning.
REDEFINITION
Tasks never thought possible are present and assessable by peers.
New levels of education are reached
New levels of education are reached
Students in small groups are required to interview via video a person from a differing cultural heritage and about work types from their country of origin (once again I am taking you back to my economics class).
As time truly doesn't permit me to explore everything I feel I need to for this subject I do just want to make special mention to:
- Vlogging this definitely has mammoth amounts of gains and fits well with this weeks topic and pretty much covers all levels of SAMR much in the same way as blogging (see my reflection on blogging)
- The use of designed video as a tool for learning particularly in the later years of business and economics were formulas and mathematics are explored - with the use of a scripted video of common incorrect solving of a problem. Assessment could also incorporate students staging and videoing particular formulas they've had issues and working through the process they used as a means to connecting with other students stuck on similar concepts.
In conclusion....
Am I going to let my class watch videos all day?
No.
Am I going to actively seek digital media to integrate in to the class room?
Absolutely - I'd be silly not too..
Reflection has exposed the different ways digital media can be used.. Not purely as a "lecturing substitute", but as a way to engage and really facilitate the growth of learning process for students (up and down the SAMR model)...... if used in varying applications!!
- The use of designed video as a tool for learning particularly in the later years of business and economics were formulas and mathematics are explored - with the use of a scripted video of common incorrect solving of a problem. Assessment could also incorporate students staging and videoing particular formulas they've had issues and working through the process they used as a means to connecting with other students stuck on similar concepts.
In conclusion....
Am I going to let my class watch videos all day?
No.
Am I going to actively seek digital media to integrate in to the class room?
Absolutely - I'd be silly not too..
Reflection has exposed the different ways digital media can be used.. Not purely as a "lecturing substitute", but as a way to engage and really facilitate the growth of learning process for students (up and down the SAMR model)...... if used in varying applications!!
BLOGGETS
Hello Miss Anna,
ReplyDeleteI am trying out commenting on a few blogs ;-). I am a fellow economics and business teacher and I really liked your trial video of how people working using the image and the voice recording (wav file). I think this is a really engaging idea. My boy is in year 7 and did his economics and business block this past term. They created a tourism business and had to think about what employment conditions would suit employees, write a job advert and they researched the type of work that a tour operator would provide. I can see that your idea of using a youtube video about that type of work would be quite interesting as part of a work portfolio.
Anyway, that's me. I am going to try to publish my post now as my Internet is very very slow today. If you are reading this, then you will know that I have been successful. Yay!
Judith
http://2171symo.blogspot.com.au/
Hello Miss Judith,
ReplyDeleteFirstly thank you for taking the time to drop by my blogspot, and thank you for sharing with me about you!! Aren't boys just the best (I'm a very biased baby boy Mumma too !!)
I think the video and image recording you mentioned above would definitely fit well as an assessment tool for students... redesigning tasks never thought possible and possibly quashing any nerves the old school way of presenting in front of the class presents..
I love that your boy is experiencing such real life experiences at school... this would definitely engage as well as provide skills for the future.. These are great ideas to put in the memory bank for next year when we are on our own (hehe)..
I'm a little behind care of TC Debbie... but will head over to your blogspot ASAP..
Happy Blogging and yewsies for Business and Economics! Ha ha
Behind the News! Wow! That takes me back. I remember loving that show when we were allowed to watch it at school. Screens demand attention. All humans are just naturally drawn to them. I certainly agree it would be much easier to show a short video then give a long talk about it.
ReplyDeleteI completely understand the seeing yourself teaching on camera thing :/ I can't imagine and am hoping I can inspire the students to create the content, as you say, it will be easier for them.
I need to explore some of these tools a bit further. There really are so many options when it comes to ICT.
I hope Debbie wasn't to rough for you. Australia and our crazy weather :) Thanks for your post!
I think this is a great post. It brings in so many ideas of ways to bring video into the classroom. I know in my undergraduate degree there was definitely amazing and terrible uses of video. I has several classes where the lectures were recorded and simply just put the powerpoint on the screen next to the lecturer. It was just as boring as someone sitting in front of me talking in the same monotone voice. Hands down my favourite class I did was a Time Based Media class where the lecturer was talking about interesting content and would pull up videos to show us examples and explain things with other videos that made the class engaging. I feel like I learned more in that class because it was engaging and memorable.
ReplyDeleteI think in a world where we are more visually literate or media literate (there is so many terms for the same thing that I'm coming across that I don't know which to use) that students are going to take to this technology in the classroom seamlessly. Like you said you spend a lot of time on YouTube (as do I) just like I'm sure a lot of students do. It's going to be an interesting journey to integrate this all into an inclusive and engaging classroom for all of us.