Video+Project

__**Description of Assignment:**__ For this assignment: Candidates will produce a 3-4 minute educational video. Candidates will need access to Windows Movie Maker, i-Movie for Mac or other video editing software. Information about Assignment: Candidates will use video authoring software to produce a video that supports a lesson. Produce a 3-4 minute educational video that includes both visual and audio elements. Visuals can include a variety of digital media: (1) personal video shot from a digital video, (2) photographs taken from a digital camera, (3) web-based digital photographs and pictures that fall within fair use, creative commons, and copyright guidelines. Storyboards are available to help you visual and plan the instruction. Candidates can choose any topic for the instruction. Components of the Projects -Instructional Plan submitted in Blackboard -Video submitted in Blackboard -Instruction and Video must be published to the wiki at the end of the block session

[|Subtraction Strategies Instructional Video]

__**Reflection:**__ Throughout the creation of this project, I realized just how much work goes into a “You Tube” video. Making the video wasn't just putting up a camera and talking. It took a lot of planning. I wrote out a script outline, timed my explanations, watch my voice and volume, and that is just on the production level. The explanation had to be as clear and concise as possible since this video could serve as a substitute for my teaching. I found myself being very critical of my performance on the video, but once I showed my students and got a good response I was able to look past my personal video performance. My appreciation for this technology source has greatly increased. I teach the same lesson 3 times in a day. After filming the same lesson over and over again to make sure I got the footage I wanted, I realized that this would be a great tool be used so I stay fresh with the topic to make sure each class gets the same professionalism even if it’s the last class of the day. This type of lesson would also be great for those days where a sub is in for either illness reasons or the ever-convenient professional development days. The students will be able to have me there to teacher them even when I am not available. My students got a kick out the video. They were excited that it was me on the screen teaching just for them. The best part about me showing the video while I was in the room was the ability to add in extra explanations by pausing the video and either answers questions, solving another example on the board, or rewording something mentioned. I found that the students got more out of the lesson by seeing it, hearing my presentation, and then getting additional input. I plan on using this method again soon.