Information/Equipment needed: I have found a lot of information on new technologies and have access to a flip camera. Our school librarian ordered 3 flip cameras for students to check out. I am now in the phase of finding out what to expect from students using this flip camera. I had students check it out and they are preparing a video on how to use one. This will be an aid should I decide to make it and assignment. I guess that is actually taking action at this point. I am hoping that this video lesson will fill the "Information Gap"(Cennamo 2009)and will allow for the students "to interact with one another in varied and flexible ways."
I would never of thought that teaching was me learning to have students teach each other.
Cennamo, K., Ross, J. & Ertmer, P. (2009). Technology integration for meaningful classroom use: A standards-based approach. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning.
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Nate,
ReplyDeleteI am glad to hear that you are using the Flip cameras. Our school also has several cameras for staff to check out. If we want students to use them they are to be checked out through the staff member. Teachers at my school are nervous about them being misused or damaged. Do you have a form of any sort that your students have to sign when they check them out?
I am using the flip camera to record myself teaching. I am anxious to have my students use the cameras as well. I have found them to be very user friendly. The software that comes on the camera for editing is also easy to use. The only negatives are the sound is poor if there is great distance between the objects being recorded and the camera. The other negative is that the zoom is poor. Overall, I think that the flip videos is a great tool to incorporate because it is very affordable and user friendly. I am anxious to hear how your students do witht the tool.
Jenny
Nate. I don't know if my school has the flip cameras or not, but I will be checking that out. As you mentioned, today's teaching more and more involves introducing an idea and then letting the students learn and teach themselves and each other. When teaching traditionally, the teacher is in charge of the plan, the facts and the direction the lesson will take. Now the push is to build flexibility into the lesson and allow the students to participate in the direction. Cathy
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately my district has not yet approved the purchase of flip cameras. Despite the current ban, some teachers are utilizing them and then transferring the footage at home. Their ease of use and the quick transfer of footage makes them ideal for schools but there are some tips that will make footage from flip cameras more useful. There are some useful PDF tip sheets located on the following blog:
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Thanks for the tips I will be sure to check them out.
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