After a late start, I was beginning to think I had not calculated the time correctly for Mountain Standard Time zone, Dr. Abernathy logged in and began the session. Many of us had questions regarding the assignment. "Were we to do a podcast with or without pictures or videos?" seemed to be the main problem. The instructions were somewhat confusing between the weekly overview and the assignment itself. Traditionally, a podcast is an audio file only, though there are "vodcasts," which are podcasts with video included. Dr. Abernathy expressed that our focus in the podcast should be presenting information that is universally accessible for all. We were to practice working with audio only, similar to our video focused assignment from week 1. Another point from the web conference was the need to post the "free video editing software evaluation" on both our ePortfolio site and the discussion board for others to view. This created a resource for all of us to view the variety of options available. The conference really cleared up many of the questions I had about the assignment for this week. It also helped to know that I was not the only one struggling to get my head around the work required. I am looking forward to our web conference next week as we explore the ins and outs of our group project.
Friday, November 25, 2011
EDLD 5363 - Week 2 -- Free Video Editing Software Evaluation
For the past 10 years, I have been using FinalCut Pro, professional video editing software, with the students in Video Technology classes. When I first started teaching the video class, we used iMovie, because it was easy to use but only basic editing options. For this assignment, I decided to explore the new iMovie 2011. I was surprised and impressed with the expansion of editing options in this program. Without any experience or knowledge, a beginner can easily create a professional looking video that includes videos, stills, titles, music and special effects. When compared to the professional software, it does not have as many options but does give the beginner a nice selection. One of the more exciting options was the variety of file formats that could be used when exporting the video. Along with .mov and .mp4, there are options to export directly to YouTube, Facebook, Vimeo, CNN iReport and Podcast Producer.
With tight budgets, iMovie is an exceptional value for those schools with Apple Macintosh computers. The software is integrated with Garageband, iTunes, and iPhoto to give you a wide range of resources to include in the movie. Our campus does have several mobile Macintosh laptop carts. When teachers are looking for a unique project for students to demonstrate their learning, I always encourage them to look at iMovie. Andrew Garrison (1999) stated it well, "Integrating media production in your curriculum can help you find new access to students and help them find new access to the material" (p. 1). With a little instruction from the teacher and clear parameters of what is being assessed, students become excited and engaged in the learning.
Here is an example of a video created in iMovie:
You can view it also on YouTube at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aQVa4wTO4M
Garrison, A. (1999, Winter). Video basics and production projects for the classroom. Center for Media Literacy. Retrieved November 9, 2011, from http://www.medialit.org/reading_room/article3.html
With tight budgets, iMovie is an exceptional value for those schools with Apple Macintosh computers. The software is integrated with Garageband, iTunes, and iPhoto to give you a wide range of resources to include in the movie. Our campus does have several mobile Macintosh laptop carts. When teachers are looking for a unique project for students to demonstrate their learning, I always encourage them to look at iMovie. Andrew Garrison (1999) stated it well, "Integrating media production in your curriculum can help you find new access to students and help them find new access to the material" (p. 1). With a little instruction from the teacher and clear parameters of what is being assessed, students become excited and engaged in the learning.
Here is an example of a video created in iMovie:
You can view it also on YouTube at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aQVa4wTO4M
Garrison, A. (1999, Winter). Video basics and production projects for the classroom. Center for Media Literacy. Retrieved November 9, 2011, from http://www.medialit.org/reading_room/article3.html
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Web Conference -- November 13, 2011
This evening's web conference focused on clarification of the course requirements. Confusion over the discussion board was the first problem. We are to pick one quote from the reading and express why that quote was important to us. We also need to respond to one other person's post. With regards to the use of the discussion boards, Dr. Abernathy would like us to use these as a place for conversations about the assignments or other course related topics. She does not expect them to only be for the specific discussion assignment. Please use it to find your partner for week 1 and 2 assignments, groups for weeks 3, 4, and 5, reviewing scripts, and any other topic you would like input.I am looking forward to this class and the assignments ahead.
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