I am happy to say that my technology project has come to a close! I love how it turned out and am happy to share it all with you.
Here is a link to the class blog with the assignment on it.
I used blogging and videotaping for this project and learned how to use a flip camera, make a movie out of it and upload it onto the computer.
This task was harder than I thought it would be. The taping part was easy and I was grateful that the flip camera was so easy to use and replay. It was confusing to try and figure out the uploading part and it took me quite a bit of time. After it didn't work on my computer (from transferring on a flash drive) I looked up solutions online and tried to figure out the problem on my own. After several hours I decided to get the help of Ariel and her genius roommate. Ariel had mentioned what I needed to do and her roommate had the things I needed! Sometimes being a teacher will require the help of fellow colleagues! The problem had occurred during the actual putting together of my movie instead of the uploading part so I learned about movie making in general and the steps to go through to make a movie in the right, transferable, format.
I think this project would be a big hit for students and I know I thoroughly enjoyed making my example video. Although the students' videos won't be as comical, I hope they will still have fun making the videos and seeing what other people have to say. This project is all about gaining a new perspective and analyzing other points of view to add to your knowledge, all while forming your own opinion and position on the matter.
NETS met for students:
1. Creativity and Innovation. Students: (b.) create original works as a means of personal or group expression.
2. Communication and Collaboration. Students: (a.) interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media.
3. Research and Information Fluency. Students: (b.) locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media.
6. Technology Operations and Concepts. Students: (a.) understand and use technology systems.
NETS met for teacher:
1. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity. Teachers: (a.) promote, support, and model creative and innovative thinking and inventiveness.
2. Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments. Teachers: (a.) design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity.
3. Model Digital-Age Work and Learning. Teachers: (b.) collaborate with students, peers, parents, and community members using digital tools and resources to support student success and innovation.
4. Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility. Teachers: (c.) promote and model digital etiquette and responsible social interactions related to use of technology and information.
