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EDLD 5363 Video Technology and Multimedia

II. Communicate research on the use of technology to implement effective assessment and evaluation strategies. III. Model, design, and disseminate curriculum plans that include methods and strategies for applying technology to maximize student learning. V. Design, develop, evaluate, and model products created using technology resources to improve and enhance their productivity and professional practice. || 7 - Knows how to produce and distribute digital video and multimedia products. 8 - Demonstrates knowledge of strategies and techniques used in the preproduction, production, and postproduction of video products. 9 –Knows how to design, produce, and distribute multimedia products. || ** EDLD 5363—Video Technology and Multimedia ** ** A. **. B. – 15 hrs. **
 * I. Demonstrate an advanced understanding of technology operations and concepts.
 * B. ** Create a video podcast for parents and community partners. Capture and integrate sound, video, and digital images; create RSS feeds; and publish the final product on the web. Use short teacher and student interviews to focus on 21st century technology for engagement and achievement. || **

Reflection:
 * Total: 15 hrs. ** ||

During EDLD 5363 Video Technology and Multimedia, our final group project was to create a 60 second public service announcement and post it on YouTube.

I learned so many things throughout this entire course, and this project encompassed all of those things. First of all, this project was done in collaboration with class members, so we had to establish groups and determine a communication method best suited to our group. We used Instant Messaging to communicate with each other because we had a written record or everything. This was the first time I had ever used this way to communicate. In order to complete the PSA, we had learned to create a project proposal, a shot list, shoot and edit video, record narration and audio using Audacity, edit video and audio, use text and graphics, use Windows Movie Maker to create the PSA, properly cite sources and adhere to copyright laws, and export it into a format that could be easily shared and viewed on the Internet.

Almost everything I learned leading up to this project was new to me. The class did a really good job of preparing us for the final project with individual assignments throughout the course. Having already used Photostory 3, Windows Movie Maker, and Audacity in previous assignments definitely helped prepare me for what we had to do for the final project. Being able to film video, write a script and narration, and editing it all together has even helped me create videos for my math classes and family videos.

I think that learning all of these tools can help make teachers integrate fun and interesting projects in their classrooms. I would have never felt comfortable making using Photostory 3 or MovieMaker in my class as a tool to help students. Now, I can consider projects which use these tools, such as creating a documentary about mathematicians. Students could consider which mathematician has been the most influential in history, and document his or her story using these types of tools.

All of the members of my group were eager to learn about all of the multimedia tools used today. We all interacted and communicated well, and participated in the final project. We all had our “roles” for the project and no one had to urge anyone else to do more work. We were all able to give each other feedback on our work and create a really fun and interesting PSA. I was in charge of doing some of the filming, so I checked out a video camera from our school library and practiced recording some video. The main problem I was having was I couldn’t download the video onto my computer. I didn’t have the software for the camera and the electronics experts told me to get a Fire wire cable. I was never able to load the video onto my computer and am still wondering how to download video without the software. Maybe it’s not possible, but I would still like to know how to do it.

One thing that puzzles me is why our district does not train teachers how to use more free and open-source software. Photostory 3 is free and easy to use. It is an excellent tool that any can be used by all teachers-- no matter what subject they teach.