Fortunately, in choosing WeVideo as my tool, I can rely upon some of the experiences that my students had when they experimented with the site to create videos for a poetry unit in my class. That's right! In promoting voice and choice in my classes, I allowed my kids to choose a tool from several that I had listed but not really used myself. Hence, THEY became the teachers, the problem solvers, the solution seekers. I recall many having issues with WeVideo storage, given that they used the free version, which I intend to use, so it simply means that I will need to perfect my timing on perhaps another site first.
To say that creating this video seems daunting to me is an understatement! I am having unpleasant flashbacks of my days, just two semesters ago, writing the action research paper, feeling underprepared and inadequate in every way. I do know that, like the paper-writing process, I will be supported and provided models and opportunities to question along the way, which brings me some relief. I am also remembering what Helen Hawley told us in the first semester, which was "Just get it on paper!" I know it's the same with this video. The organization will come, but the important thing is to just start. In fact, hasn't that been the mantra of this program all along? "Just do it!" (Wait. Or was it Nike?)
Fortunately, in choosing WeVideo as my tool, I can rely upon some of the experiences that my students had when they experimented with the site to create videos for a poetry unit in my class. That's right! In promoting voice and choice in my classes, I allowed my kids to choose a tool from several that I had listed but not really used myself. Hence, THEY became the teachers, the problem solvers, the solution seekers. I recall many having issues with WeVideo storage, given that they used the free version, which I intend to use, so it simply means that I will need to perfect my timing on perhaps another site first.
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Roger
7/5/2016 05:53:47 pm
Kirstin,
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Andrew
7/5/2016 08:25:31 pm
I agree with Roger that the scripts really one of the hardest parts. Trying to share all of our excitement about what we've learned in 90 seconds is nuts! One thing that really helped me was to write out the "Script" of how I would explain my project to a teacher friend, then actually read the script to a teacher friend. They helped me figure out what was unnecessary, what I wasn't explaining well enough, and which parts made them want to find out more information.
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7/7/2016 08:37:10 am
That's how I learned Kristin; I gave my students a choice and they chose apps I had never heard of and they loved teaching me. My 11 year daughter also had fun making fun of mommy as she struggled through video making and editing. I agree with Roger as it can become obsessive. I have much to learn as I have made many of the do not do's in my earlier adventures and hope I have time re-do them. Once you get started...Beware...it can be addicting and fun!
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