Now that we have dabled in some new technology the past two days, it is time to figure out how to put it to use. Here are some ideas I have come up with that I might be able to use this year in the classroom. (Yes, this is an assignment for class too!)
2 (or more) Teacher created technology projects that could be integrated:
1. 6 weeks Review Movie- I would like to create a movie that would be shown to students at the end of each six weeks and would serve as a review of the concepts covered during that grading period. As we go through the six weeks I will film students participating in labs, asking them questions about concepts, showing examples of good student work, etc. Then, take all the footage and create a video scrapbook of sorts, but focus in on the concepts that were taught. I think this would generate a great deal of interest and participation wach six weeks as the students anticipate being a part of the movie and then seeing the movie at the end of the six weeks.
2. TAKS Minimovie-it would be nice to create a mini concept movie about each of the TAKS tested at 8th grade. Students who are struggling with a concept could take home a copy or come in after school to watch the video and get additional instruction. This would also be helpful to review students who have transferred from another school. There is a group of educators that have started making shoebox lab activities that each review a particular TAKS. I could see adding video instructions to these activities to make them more appealing to students.
2 possible student projects
1. Students receive various video clips and media on a topic from the teacher and are then asked to "edit" the content into a movie for the class. Requires students to review the material, put into a logical sequence, and then present the materials to a student group.
2. Students could be instructed to create their own movie on concepts they may know, but need review on. Students could work in groups in class to create the clips needed and find additional media to complete their concept video. Afterwards, students would use rubric to peer review each others work.
2 comments:
I really like the "review" video idea and including footage of students as part of the review. You could even ask them, along the way, what you should "include." That way, they have to think (elaborate) then and there on what were the most important concepts. Very cool! So is the shoebox lab idea - could that be done entirely on a dvd? As another review, you could have students create the "exercises" that would be included in the review (like the student-made video you describe below), and they could make "video" explaining the correct answers or talking about strategies the reviewing student could use to be successful with the specific problem. I'll be watching for this product!!
-Doug
One more thing before you go:
The address for the TSTEM blog is:
http://tstemtechnology.blogspot.com/
It has links to all the blogs of the workshop attendees - help us all stay in touch as the year gets going.
-Doug
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