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Reflection 1.4 Video
Video for Learning - ICTs in Classrooms
Although "a picture says a thousand words" (or in this case 12), for this weeks reflection I chose to investigate the format of Video within the classroom and where it fits into the overall scheme and processes of the contemporary student and teacher. The reason I chose this format is because it is such a widely used and harnessed resource from people around the world in various facets of its existence. I myself have learnt updated production techniques for the music studio setting as well as found tutorials on YouTube for changing car breaks, washing machine belts and so on. It is such a widely used resource for any age.
Images give us many layers of interwoven material that can be subject to discussion and dissection in the classroom, including a multiliteracy element of understanding some of the socio-cultural aspects that can be placed within our visual content. As seen in the controversial images below of Artworks by Ai Weiwei where there are not only references to time but cultural and social graces that are being tested.
Image from South China Morning Post - http://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1430515/ai-weiwei-not-amused-smashing-us1m-vase
Firstly, you would have to decide on the program or application that you would use to create a video whether you are working with Mac or PC there are options already built into computers. With Mac it would be iMovie and with PC you would have access to Windows Movie Maker. Although the command systems and locations of buttons and operations are quite different, once you learn the patterns and routes involved you can pretty much get the same outcome.
Essentially, Mac is what you would be operating in the Private Sector and PC in the Public. Both have pros and cons for most industries (and I use that term lightly). Although, I grew up on PC, I became a Mac advocate when entering the world of Creative Industries. There are certain processes that have been specifically developed for Arts industries under the Mac emblem. Another element that can help track progress and discoveries in real time is the fact that iMovie and just plain video footage can be taken on your mobile device and uploaded direct to your blog as with voice/ sound recordings. Options are a plenty!
Creating Your Video
I'm going to make this section purely for PC and Windows Movie Maker as this may be the most frequented on a day to day basis with Ed Qld. Firstly, locate your "Movie Maker" program/ application. If you have difficulty finding it search in your computer finder. Once you have the program open follow the steps in creating your project "Name", "Opening Page" and insert items as needed whether it be video footage for a tutorial or step by step imagery. Then, give your images sub-text and audio as required.
To insert local music into your movie project simply click the "add music" icon on the top horizontal ribbon and select the folder your music is saved in on you computer.
There are a number of locations you can save or upload your finished video to including publishing to social media or other sites like YouTube.
Or simply save the video file (at your chosen definition rate
for level of quality) to a local folder on your computer or network to be
placed in a location of your choosing.
Video creation gives you many options form creating slide shows of imagery to step by step tutorials and in the instance of a music classroom; it would give students the ability to create a film clip or promotional video for their original music as either an assessment item towards a portfolio that can be then used as a "Real World" folio going into the industry or further tertiary study. Here's a short video that really shows just how engaging a classroom can be with ICT.
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