LTSA lm in the classroom

A practical workshop in using videos

Ding

What do you hope to learn from doing this workshop?

Aims
To develop basic skills in using video in the classroom. To explore how using video can have a positive impact on Teaching and Learning.

Experience
Who has made a lm or TV programme for broadcast? Who has lmed and edited a lm or video - a wedding, family holiday, sports event? Who has video on their phone and used it to video something but never edited? Who has never used video?

A quick test
What makes for the very best Teaching and Learning? List the key features

Outstanding use of video

How might you use video in the classroom to enhance outstanding learning outcomes across the ability range?

Preparation
Choose one of the key areas and think about how you could use video in your class to achieve outstanding X whatever X is. Addition: 1 of you is going record this discussion

engagement progress

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You can say anything with a graph

Experience
What happens when you put a camera on something? What risks are there? What benets are there? How are learners likely to react? How do you accommodate all learners in the process?

Practical 1

The basics Common errors Easy x

Techniques
Limit shot choices Limit lengths of shots No dialogue or voices Single shot Interview Observation In camera editing Shot by shot replication

Roles
What are the roles on a lm? How can you give responsibility to students? What benet does this have? How does it improve teaching and learning?

Make the movie

In groups of three/four using any props available in the room Design a maths/numeracy lesson Using video At least part of it involves you lming

Evaluation
Planning, practical skills, process

Using interviews
Evaluations work well if we talk If you don't want to talk why not use a white board and write Either way you give the learners a means to have an opinion and be heard

Editing using iMovie

Basic of uploading Editing Sharing

Tips
Open iMovie rst Insert card Close iPhoto Be patient Manual upload Check the ones you want

Paired edit
Two or three per machine works best

Other ways
The in-camera edit Single shots Editing on an iPod or iPhone or iPad

Review
What are the potential benets for learners? What are the potential benets for schools, teachers and support staff? What are the risks? What do you need to get started?