Fairy Tales And The Benefits Of Video
Benefits of using video as a learning aid in the classroom, gives 21-century teachers advantage over traditional classroom teaching. Learning how to use the Google power point presentation for the Fairy Tale project we did in class was amazing. Incorporating power point in the classroom similar to the Fairy Tale project can be very effective in helping students learn. Reading and reciting nursery rhymes was one aspect of learning, but including pictures into a power point presentation enhance the assignment. The Fairy Tale assignment was not only fun it was interactive; using power point in the assignment made the lessons fun and memorable. Research’s say if you simply tell students some facts, three days later they will remember only 10% of what you said, If you tell them and show them three days later, they will remember 65% of what you said ( Gamble & Gamble, 1998). Multi media projects such as the Fairy Tale and the video assignment done using Animoto made the “lessons come to life”. No two students learn the same way, so it is important to be able to reach every student individual needs. Intergrating video projects into the lesson plan supports all learners, because it involves reading, writing, visual animation, music and dialogue. Video learning can be used as a re teaching method to reach students struggling with the concepts taught. Video usage involves sight and sound which makes it a good aid for students who are auditory or visual learners.
Video taps into emotions, which stimulate and captivate students, it also provides an innovative and effective means for educators to address the curricular concepts.
Imagine a classroom where students can hear the cry of a nearly extinct species, see the colors, and hear the sounds of animals that thrive only in a remote wilderness half way around the globe. Envision teaching with the voices of the past by introducing young learners to great historians, political figures and famous people who lived centuries ago. Imagine conveying the laws of motion, sound and energy transfer by viewing the launch of the space shuttle on a journey into outer space. Think about how much easier it would be to understand the diverse cultures of people who live in other areas of the world; if you could encounter them in their own environments hearing their songs, observing their rituals or listening to their silence. Inclusion of video aids into the teaching curriculum provides another sensory experience that allows concepts to actually be experienced and come to life while you guide your students on each adventure.
I think growing popularity of video projects is perfect for students, because it allows them to experience active learning. Adding a visual component to the lesson plan will help students gain the most out of a lesson. By providing students the opportunity to make a connection with the material begin taught will achieve a deeper understanding. Video inclusion into the classroom is a good tool to use to help students retain information.
I came across a great video slide show on You Tube, called a Race To The Top: Passive or Active Learning. I had a difficult time trying to upload the video directly to the blog, however I was able to add the link, so if you click on the link it will take you to the video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1XQMqcuPYo
Work Cited
"Advantages of Using the Video Camera in the Classroom | EHow.com." EHow | How To Do Just About Everything! | How To Videos & Articles. Web. 18 Sept. 2010.
Gamble, Teri Kwal., and Michael Gamble. Public Speaking in the Age of Diversity. Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 1998. Print.
http://www.ehow.com/about_4842258_advantages-using-video-camera-classroom.html.
That's true using the powerpoint and video will help students to remember what they have learned so will pictures and story books. But with the powerpoint they can create their own fairy tale version of what they like and they will remember doing this far more than just watching it. Making their own video is also true they will remember doing this and watching their other classmates videos also. We just need to only use it sometimes and not all the time in the classroom.
ReplyDeleteOur goal and my focus as a teacher are to help students learn and one way to help students learn is through technology. I am a visual and hands on learner so if I struggled in school I can relate to other students who might have the same or similar problems. Technology however should not take over the classroom education but only to enhance the learning of the students. What some students see they usually remember 65% more then what they might hear a teacher speak on in a lesson and gain only 10% from the lesson.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you. That using videos in lesson plans give students active learning experience. I think group work really helps students understand and help others in their own way how to create these projects. Animoto and powerpoint do make their projects come to life. When relating video clips to students lifestyles, it gives the student a better understanding cause it is something they know. Now in days, students are such quick learners and using technology everything with them being aware ,or not. Technology is the best way of creating a learning environment in the classroom. Animoto and flicker give students a chance to create their own work and show their understanding of what the teacher wanted to learn. I know more teachers are going see that technology is the key to success and become more rounded with knowing and give the students more.
ReplyDeleteGood blog. I really like a few of your links. The one for uses on the Etherpad were very helpful. I can see where this application would be fun to use in the classroom.
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