Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Horizon Report p. 14-15

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Link to Video:
http://www.screencast.com/t/ByDrmCDL


Script:
Hi, my name is Tamara Holt.  In this video, I will explain the benefits of student-made tutorials, and offer some suggestions on how to record these videos. 

So, what are the benefits? 
1.  Students understand better in a setting where they are learning from peers, especially students that may not do well in traditional classroom settings.
2.  The student making the video has to know the material well, forcing the student to become an expert on that skill.  This lends itself to a deeper understanding and higher probability that they student will remember it later.  This student learns the material initially, summarizes the material to write a script for their video, and records the video stating the information again.  Also, chances are when the child watches the video, they were not happy with the first recording so they record it again.  This enables the child to hear and say this information multiple times throughout this process.
3.  This method of teaching gives students a voice in the learning process, and makes learning fun.
Now let’s focus on how to record these videos. 

The first software I will recommend is ScreenChomp by TechSmith for iPad.  It is a free whiteboard app with a variety of markers and colors for the student to record their voice and everything they write on the screen.  It is uploaded to the ScreenChomp website where you will be given a link or embed code.  It is very simple and user friendly for children.

Another screen-capturing software, this time for the computer, is Jing, also by TechSmith.  Jing is free and can be used with Macs or PCs.  This program allows students to record whatever is on the computer screen along with their voice.  Just like ScreenChomp, Jing also uploads to it’s Screencast website where you are given a link or embed code to share the video.  Jing is very easy to use.

My third suggestion is iMovie by Apple.  iMovie can be used on a MacBook, iPad, or iPhone.  It is free on new Apple devices and can be purchased for older ones.  Students can add pictures or videos and voice over these visual aides to teach the concept.


I hope you were able to find this video helpful to implement student-made tutorials in your classroom.  Thank you.

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