vids http://vids.edublogs.org User-generated instructional video Mon, 05 May 2008 04:48:43 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en Organising your classroom for ICT http://vids.edublogs.org/2008/04/30/organising-your-classroom-for-ict/ http://vids.edublogs.org/2008/04/30/organising-your-classroom-for-ict/#comments Thu, 01 May 2008 06:09:44 +0000 concetta http://vids.edublogs.org/2008/04/30/organising-your-classroom-for-ict/ Interview with teacher and students on processes they could implement to improve the way they use computers in the classroom. They came up with some good ideas such as:

  • Having a place on their blog to post helpful hints
  • Having a board with post-it notes for things they need help with
  • Having computer helpers for each week

I had a student hold the camera, which is why it’s a bit shaky. This is pretty much fly on the wall video. However the editing was pretty challenging as we took a lot of video but only little bits were useful.


Authored by concetta. Hosted by Edublogs.]]> http://vids.edublogs.org/2008/04/30/organising-your-classroom-for-ict/feed/ Quick Links to all my Video http://vids.edublogs.org/2008/04/30/video-links-to-bliptv/ http://vids.edublogs.org/2008/04/30/video-links-to-bliptv/#comments Thu, 01 May 2008 05:49:37 +0000 concetta http://vids.edublogs.org/2008/04/30/video-links-to-bliptv/ I’ve kept some of my video private so that it doesn’t come up in the RSS feeds on BlipTV. Lots of them feature primary school students. So I just wanted to share them in ways I felt comfortable with. Let me know if you have any problems viewing.


Authored by concetta. Hosted by Edublogs.]]> http://vids.edublogs.org/2008/04/30/video-links-to-bliptv/feed/ Video it’s in the Eye of the User http://vids.edublogs.org/2008/04/30/video-its-in-the-eye-of-the-user/ http://vids.edublogs.org/2008/04/30/video-its-in-the-eye-of-the-user/#comments Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:45:03 +0000 concetta http://vids.edublogs.org/2008/04/30/video-its-in-the-eye-of-the-user/ I’ve just been writing an article about Wenger, reinforcing for me the idea that Web2.0 is about negotiating content. How does video fit into this. Well I think part of it is remembering that you need to create video that will help you in some way. I read this quote and I think there is something to it when it comes to video. ‘The secret to information overload is to produce more.’ Steve Hargadon. On the one hand the videos I have produced have helped us create rich learning experiences. You are forced to clarify your thinking to the point of consumption. But I think it was hard for me to get that I was producing a conversation not a complete lesson.

This video is my first attempt at something I personally feel want to have a conversation about. In it I explain the three biggest mistakes/challenges I faced with video. As you watch it think about your own experiences - are they different. What have been the challenges for you? Please feel free to comment over at Edna.tv or here on my blog. Thanks.

Things I want to think about as I create video in the future

So here are a few of the mistakes I made.  Hopefully I’ll get better over time.


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Authored by concetta. Hosted by Edublogs.]]> http://vids.edublogs.org/2008/04/30/kids-online/feed/ Video in Context http://vids.edublogs.org/2008/04/19/video-in-context-pt2/ http://vids.edublogs.org/2008/04/19/video-in-context-pt2/#comments Sun, 20 Apr 2008 06:35:51 +0000 concetta http://vids.edublogs.org/2008/04/19/video-in-context-pt2/ Following on from my post about embedding video in context. Here is how I have collaborated with the Sydney Region ICT support centre to provide resources that can be reused by ICT co-ordinators. The link to mariatech@edublogs.org was to provide teachers at the school with an opportunity to watch the videos and think about the concepts over the holidays so that when the concepts are discussed at the staff development day the discussion will be more indepth. These videos have already been seen by 15 people with average time of 5+ minutes being spent on the site. More food for thought for me when it comes to understanding how to use video.
Embedding content example 1: A department region ICT manager communicating with ICT co-ordinators

Embedding content example 2: A teacher reusing video to communicate with her school.


Authored by concetta. Hosted by Edublogs.]]> http://vids.edublogs.org/2008/04/19/video-in-context-pt2/feed/ Collaborative Video Making http://vids.edublogs.org/2008/04/19/collaborative-video-making/ http://vids.edublogs.org/2008/04/19/collaborative-video-making/#comments Sun, 20 Apr 2008 06:21:11 +0000 concetta http://vids.edublogs.org/2008/04/19/collaborative-video-making/ This video provides a Departmental view on why classrooms should be establishing blogs. It includes audio with examples of the technologies discussed, including examples of teacher blogs.

I have been collaborating with Stu Hasic from the NSW DET IT services unit to create this video. I’ve probably spent about 4hrs chatting with Stu. This has been really worth it. Creating the videos has helped us focus on establishing what is needed to help other teachers learn about blogging. At the same time we have created resources that are engaging and reusable.


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The video was made over a couple of interview sessions. Everything is pretty much first take though. Just sticking the camera in front of either the teacher or the kids whilst we had a discussion. The more videos I make the more I feel I need to improve my skills in lighting and editing but I just can’t convince myself it is the right way to spend my time.


Authored by concetta. Hosted by Edublogs.]]> http://vids.edublogs.org/2008/04/19/our-class-blogging/feed/ Worm Farming Video http://vids.edublogs.org/2008/04/12/worm-farming-video/ http://vids.edublogs.org/2008/04/12/worm-farming-video/#comments Sun, 13 Apr 2008 06:44:57 +0000 concetta http://vids.edublogs.org/2008/04/12/worm-farming-video/ A video that I created with the kids I’ve been working with. It will be used by a couple of different environmental committees to promote Worm Bins in schools. Yet another way that a service such as Edna.tv could really make information sharing easier.

This video was fun and easy to make. The kids had the content pretty much down pat because they’ve been doing worm farming for ages. Putting it together was a piece of cake.


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This is a video on how to use Comic Life. One of the key factors in the success of implementing technology in the classroom has been that we have provided templates as scaffolds. The first time we used Comic Life we provided a half completed template. This meant the students could focus on the content and at the same time familiarise themselves with the program and have fun playing with some of the features.

The production of the video really demonstrated the challenges involved in testing new technology with the kids and recording the process at the same time. The video on this is pretty dodgy because I was really focused on the lesson itself. It also really made me think if I learn something new this year it will be a bit more about the technical side of filming. It’s such a shame that the footage doesn’t really match my expectations of the video. When filming in class you get such limited time and so few chances it’s worth slowing down and making sure your getting it right.


Authored by concetta. Hosted by Edublogs.]]> http://vids.edublogs.org/2008/04/12/comic-life/feed/ Organising ICT in your classroom http://vids.edublogs.org/2008/04/11/integrating-ict-into-the-curriculum/ http://vids.edublogs.org/2008/04/11/integrating-ict-into-the-curriculum/#comments Fri, 11 Apr 2008 07:35:31 +0000 concetta http://vids.edublogs.org/2008/04/11/integrating-ict-into-the-curriculum/ A 4 minute video outlining some ideas for adding ICT into your classroom everyday.


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