|Prepare for Video Integration|
Before you start planning a lesson you might want to review some videos or lesson plans that have been created to see how digital video has been, or could be, used. In addition, the Springfield Illinois school district has a very comprehensive website detailing their integration of digital video into all facets of the curriculum. |
You will also want to take time to learn how to use the specific camera(s) and editing software at your school. There are several tutorials for iMovie (Apple, Kent State) and Apple also offers a comprehensive guide to shooting video. Microsoft has a basic online guide for using Windows Movie Maker as well. Any piece of hardware or software you purchase should have some form of documented or online support. Make good use of these tools and help your students become familiar with them as well so they can begin to troubleshoot without your assistance.
Organizing and Facilitating a Digital Video Project
Step 1: Choose the Curricular Goals
When you start to plan your lesson consider whether:
Step 2: Establish the Criteria for the Project
Students need to have a clear understanding of what the final product should include and the purpose of the assignment. Therefore, it is important to include them in the creation of any rubrics that may be used in assessment. Information on creating rubrics can be found in the assessment.
Step 3: Determine the Specific Activity
This will most likely come about as a result of your planning in step 2 and could also be decided upon with the help of your students. Possible activities might include:
Step 4: Work out the Logistics
You will want to answer the following questions as part of your planning.
Once you have determined how to logistically facilitate your first lesson with digital video, all future lessons will likely follow a similar pattern.