In Glen Bull and Lynn Bell's article, they dive into the many uses of videos in the classroom. Since the transition of video went from analog to digital, the possibilities and accessibility of videos is incredible. Bull and Bell give excellent examples of how digital video can help in science, social studies, mathematics, and English language arts. In science, videos can be useful for examining and exploring natural phenomena. They explain that with the options of rewind, slow motion, extensive zoom, etc. students will be able to observe, infer, classify, predict, measure, communicate, and hypothesize easier. For social studies, documentaries and Hollywood's interpretations of certain historical events can give students a little bit better idea of what happened or what might have happened in the past. Many students are more visual learners, so this definitely helps in the understanding of historical content. Digital video can be useful in mathematics because it gives students mathematical models that can be broken down and examined in a more entertaining way. Last, Bell and Bull explain that digital video can be used in English language arts because students are always making new videos, taking new pictures, etc. and this can be a way of communicating ideas to each other and especially communicating ideas in presentations. So many people nowadays believe that videos and movies and digital media are harmful to students' intelligence, but this article proves that digital media have so many other uses aside from just entertainment. Overall, this just explains how much videos affect students in the classroom in positive ways.
This article is great for teachers just entering the teaching career and even those who have been teaching for a long time. This article can give examples to teachers about how to use all types of media (digital or not) into their classroom for easier understanding by the students. I would definitely use this article to help give me a few ideas how to encourage all types of learning in the classroom using videos.
With this specific article, the teacher and students standards can both be applicable, but the ISTE NETS standard for students I believe this article relates most to would be standard one: Creativity and Innovation. These digital videos can give students "models and simulations" that they can explore and help them learn new ideas and pieces of information. Also, they can use digital media to help them creatively express their own ideas on a certain topic to discuss with the classroom.
Bull, G. & Bell, L. (2009) Lights, Camera, Learning! Learning & Leading with Technology 36(8), 30-31. Retrieved from http://www.learningandleading-digital.com/learning_leading/20090607#pg32
Carolyn,
ReplyDeleteI also did a researched an article on the use of video cameras in the classroom. They are very similar, but highlight different uses. I think students using video cameras allows for such creativity and experimentation, which leads to greater learning. You did an excellent job highlighting the important facts of this article. Teachers would benefit from reading our articles on media in the classroom, being that very few teachers incorporate media use. Video cameras are excellent tools for engaging student interest and creativity.
-Haley Hemrich
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ReplyDeleteHi Carolyn!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a great article to get ideas about how to implement videos in the classroom. Having students make their own videos is a great way to accomplish the NETS standard you mentioned. It engages students and also gives them a chance to be creative. As a teacher, I want to use videos to help enhance learning and if students can create their own videos it would be even more hands on.
Hi Carolyn,
ReplyDeleteI think this article sounds like it would be super useful in the classroom. I never thought to use videos to capture the attention of my students in a math setting. I think all too often teachers feel the only way to teach math is by writing problems on the board. However, I feel like this would be a great way of engaging students and keeping them interested. I also agree with Katie, this would be a great way to use the standard that you mentioned.