I have just installed 'Movie Maker' onto my computer and have fallen in love. What an awesome program and so simple to use. This is my kind of ICT!!!
Videos target visual and auditory learners and promote creativity and thinking outside the box. The Modern Language Journal (1995) found that using videos enhances comprehension and enriches instruction. Utilising videos within the learning environment generates interest, sparks imagination, connects students from around the world, stimulates critical thinking skills and promotes media awareness (Stohlman, 2011). Our job as teachers is to engage students in learning experiences otherwise they will become enraged and tune out.
I loved the 'free range' element to this task. This could be very beneficial for students to showcase their interests and talents through movie making. It is as simple as uploading images or film and adding captions, animations and songs. Some other ideas for class projects include preparing mini documentaries, recording school performances or field trips. Students could also film, edit and review performances for HPE or Drama. This is channelling higher order thinking and problem solving.
Using a program such as Movie Maker is a constructivist activity as it allows us (and future students) to individually interpret the task. eLearning promotes higher order thinking and I certainly felt this when I undertook the activity.
Movie Maker could be a very useful ICT tool within a learning context. I had a dabble with Movie Maker and made a short video of inspirational quotes and dreamy beach pictures...it is an escape from 'Learning theories, curriculum and assessment.' When I figure out how to upload it successfully I will add it here...
Stohlman, K. (2011). Ezine Articles. Lesson Plan for Using Video in the Classroom. Retrieved March 27, 2011
Hanley, J., Herron, C., & Cole, S. (1995). The Modern Language Journal. Using video as an advance organiser to a written passage in the classroom.
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