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Enhancing Digital Video in the K-12 Classroom. Priscilla Anaya Carolina Counts Don Dean Brett Powell.
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Enhancing Digital Video in the K-12 Classroom Priscilla Anaya Carolina Counts Don Dean Brett Powell Warning: QED has determined that using a template can limit your cognitive independence and creativity, especially if you use the template slavishly. QED requests that you avoid spending additional time and effort to make your slide presentations fancy. Keep your presentation simple and to the point. No need for special effects. KISS—Keep it Simple, Silly
Summary of Initial Analysis Teachers current use of imovie could be improved before they edit digital video examples of successful ways to implement digital video to optimize production value
Summary of Initial Analysis Tips and tricks using classroom items Camcorder Lighting Sound quality Production equipment
Context Socio-cultural Context • teacher’s needs/ motivations to edit a video • comfort level with technology • possible benefits in using self-created videos Technical Context • video camera • computer/ programs • teacher’s prior skills QED System Specifications
Context Informational context • manuals • CD ROMs • classes • training • on-line help QED System Specifications
Sources and Methods Sources • Subject Matter Expert • Two teachers trained in imovie • A teacher not trained in imovie Methods • Interviews / Survey QED System Specifications
Findings • Teachers need to learn effective ways to improve digital video as an effective instructional tool • Teachers are interested in being provided with concrete ideas on how to integrate the use of digital video into the classroom. QED System Specifications
Extended Description of Learners/Users • Teachers of every age group and ethnicity, middle class. • The teacher’s education levels range from a Bachelors Degree, Credential, to Master’s Degree. • The Size of population (ROM) may vary from school to school. Chula Vista District approximately has1000 teachers employed. QED System Specifications
Revised Instructional Goals • Provide teachers with suggestions and examples of video equipment • Integrate digital video production techniques as a didactic tool to present curriculum content. • Improve teacher’s practical knowledge of how to create videos to enhance the use of iMovie QED System Specifications
Revised Learner/User Goals • Knowledge of iMovie, video equipment, and video techniques • Start creating a suggestions database including the use of camcorders, lighting and sound equipment, and iMovie in the classroom • Develop instructional ways to incorporate the use of digital video into the classroom. QED System Specifications
Learning System/Environment (optional diagram or other representation of system) Web site CD Rom Print Media Multimedia Materials Concepts Procedures Examples Create Videos Learner QED System Specifications
Proposed Product Interface QED System Specifications
Learning System/Environment (description) • Learner primarily interacts with CD ROM containing Multimedia presentation • Web site - supporting material • Print workbook - supporting material QED System Specifications
Learning System/Environment (description) • Instruction can be accessed sequentially or non- sequentially • Learner applies through hands-on creation of videos QED System Specifications
Rationale for Learning System • Web provides • universal access • digital distribution (plug-ins, etc.) • inexpensive publishing of extra & updated material QED System Specifications
Rationale for Learning System • Printed material provides basics in easy-to-read and photocopy format • Hands-on practice can be done with CD ROM loaded in computer QED System Specifications
Rationale for Learning System • Learner can use at own pace • Information can be accessed selectively • CD ROM contains iMovie examples in Quicktime QED System Specifications
Constraints, Learners • Level of expertise with camcorder varies • Lack of familiarity with video production vocabulary • Inexperience with video production equipment • Lack of time to learn, practice, and implement • Access to software and hardware • Lack of advanced multimedia skills QED System Specifications
Enablers, Learners • Already familiar with iMovie • Computer literate • Access to internet available in most instances • Value in and confidence equate high motivation to learn • Self-paced tutorial guide allows flexibility QED System Specifications
Constraints, Delivery System/Environment • CD-ROM • Must have Quicktime available on computer • Web site • Access to Internet • Must update Web site with latest tips and information • Customer support • Print Workbook • Have access to materials required around classroom QED System Specifications
Enablers, Delivery System/Environment • CD-ROM • Cost effective and easy to use • Web site • Updated with latest tips and information • Customer support provided • Available from home or classroom • Print Workbook • Ability to reproduce lessons, images, and tips QED System Specifications
Objectives (and designated designers) • Designer Priscila Torres: • Given a specific topic from the curricula the lwbat write a lesson plan with an example detailing the use and settings of video equipment. • Given a set of video equipment (microphone, camcorder, tripod, light) the lwbat tell and show how each piece works and give 3 examples of its integration in a lesson plan. QED System Specifications
Objectives (and designated designers) • Designer Carolina Counts • After viewing the CD Rom on the tips and tricks of using iMovie the learner will be able to incorporate better sound quality into their video. • Using a list of suggested iMovie lessons and the information learned from the tips and tricks CD ROM the learner will be able to create a successful video to use in the classroom. QED System Specifications
Objectives (and designated designers) • Designer Brett Powell • LWBAT employ the “rule of thirds” when setting up a camcorder shot. • LWBAT use a front angle, 3/4 angle, and side angle when setting up a camcorder shot. QED System Specifications
Objectives (and designated designers) • Designer Don Dean: • When supplied with a digital camera and editing software, such as iMovie, teachers will be able to create a video to help explain a topic to their students within one to two days. • When visiting the proposed product’s supporting Web site a teacher will be able to use the search function to find the most up-to-date digital video information and then use it to create professional-looking videos for use in the classroom. QED System Specifications