VIDEO
From research into the area, it seems that film can be used in the classroom in 2 ways. Firstly, using films to present information in a different format in order to enhance children's learning experience and secondly, through filming pupils' work e.g. drama/ dance performances, speaking and listening tasks.
In the first instance, video can be played via the internet on handheld devices such as tablets and also through dvds, saved files etc. when linking a computer up to an interactive whiteboard or projector. This can be extremely useful for presenting material in a way that appeals to visual and audial learners and can help reinforce lessons in memorable ways. For example video can be used to:
During GPP placement, I showed a video of people flying in wing suits to illustrate air resistance. The children were absolutely captivated and the lesson was reinforced and made memorable by illustrating the learning within an amazing real life context.
In the second instance, handheld devices such as digital videocameras, tablets and phones can be used to record and present children's work. Filming children's learning creates an opportunity for them to stand up and speak to an audience. It is a powerful learning and teaching opportunity and can help improve children's speaking and listening skills as well as motivate them to produce the highest standard of work that they can.
During GPP placement, I filmed children's drama performances following a literacy lesson based around writing in role.
Green Screening
One aspect of filming involves using a green screen which allows children to fllm one another, others or to take photos of people or objects and overlay the images onto a background. This has been done in the TV and film industries for years, however the process has recently become simpler, so that all you need is a camera, microphone, green or blue fabric and software.
A unit based around filming using a green screen would involve storyboarding, recording, editing, review and evaluation. Children are able to work in pairs or small mixed ability groups where a variety of skills and strengths are needed, over the period of a half term.
In the first instance, video can be played via the internet on handheld devices such as tablets and also through dvds, saved files etc. when linking a computer up to an interactive whiteboard or projector. This can be extremely useful for presenting material in a way that appeals to visual and audial learners and can help reinforce lessons in memorable ways. For example video can be used to:
- take students on impossible field trips--inside the human body, or off to Jupiter
- take students around the globe, to meet new people and hear their ideas
- illustrate complex, abstract concepts through animation
- show experiments that can't be done in class
- bring great literature, plays, music, or important scenes from history into the room
During GPP placement, I showed a video of people flying in wing suits to illustrate air resistance. The children were absolutely captivated and the lesson was reinforced and made memorable by illustrating the learning within an amazing real life context.
In the second instance, handheld devices such as digital videocameras, tablets and phones can be used to record and present children's work. Filming children's learning creates an opportunity for them to stand up and speak to an audience. It is a powerful learning and teaching opportunity and can help improve children's speaking and listening skills as well as motivate them to produce the highest standard of work that they can.
During GPP placement, I filmed children's drama performances following a literacy lesson based around writing in role.
Green Screening
One aspect of filming involves using a green screen which allows children to fllm one another, others or to take photos of people or objects and overlay the images onto a background. This has been done in the TV and film industries for years, however the process has recently become simpler, so that all you need is a camera, microphone, green or blue fabric and software.
A unit based around filming using a green screen would involve storyboarding, recording, editing, review and evaluation. Children are able to work in pairs or small mixed ability groups where a variety of skills and strengths are needed, over the period of a half term.