The final digital tool we were required to reflect on is that of movie and video. I decided to use the iMovie app that is installed on my macbook as I've had experience using it in the past and I find it pretty easy to use. As I use my laptop for mostly university work, it doesn't house a lot of videos or pictures, so instead of transferring my 'normal' pictures, I decided to make a short photo story of photo booth pictures of my daughter and I playing with the warp function. I also used the song 'Lonely Boy' by The Black Keys, because if my daughter finds out one day that I uploaded these pictures for university work - I'll be one lonely girl. I guess she can be mostly thankful that the photo's are more of me than her. I find iMovie to be easy to use and when I do have difficulties in trying to create a movie or photo story, a quick google search has never failed me. Putting this short clip together took no time at all, in fact finalising and exporting the clip took longer than it did for me to add the photos, overlay and crop the music and add the transitions.
I really like incorporating video into the classroom. I've witnessed teachers use video in the class and I've included it myself during my first placement a few months ago and I must say, I've never seen students settle so quickly and pay attention to what is going on. As digital natives, the use of video speaks to them a lot faster and therefore has the ability to be an efficient learning tool when used correctly.
Video has a myriad of potential for the students when it comes to presenting ideas. As there are so many free movie making programs available, students can assemble a photo story, make a short film or present an assessment piece for their learning purposes. The possibilities are endless! Video has proved time and time again to be a great source for unleashing ones creativity and higher order thinking and I personally cannot wait until I can utilise this tool in my own classroom!
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