After discussing the benefits of using digital photography, in the classroom, Stacey noted the similarities between filming and photography. Both of these mediums require learners to consider design elements such as lighting, framing and the composition of the text to convey a particular message to the viewer. One tool, which can be used to edit videos is Windows Movie Maker.
I found Windows Movie Maker to be really simple to use. All of the options were clearly linked on the side of the page. Creating my video was as simple as uploading images from the computer then adding titles and transitions. I would use this tool with upper primary students to teach them how to construct a multimodal text to present to an audience.
English/Media Unit:
In a unit about persuasive, advertising texts, students could use their knowledge about the features of an effective advertisement to film and edit their own toy commercial. This would require them to consider design elements such as how the toy/child is framed to be the focal point of the commercial.
I would also involve students in using this tool to document class projects, which would be presented to parents at an open night. Student's self-evaluation skills would also be developed through the process of selecting which images/videos best capture their success throughout the project.
Kyle, that is a fantastic idea! The chance for students to make use of multimodal texts through designing commercials. I love how flexible and diverse movie-making can be in a classroom.
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ReplyDeleteI really like your idea of having learners create their own commercial - it would allow them to use a lot of tools of advertising. I looked at movie-maker from a history and visual arts point of view and thought of learners creating their own documentaries. I never thought of your idea of learners using the media to document their own class projects. It's a great idea. The possibilities to use movie-maker in the classroom seem to be endless.