Artifact 7

CONTEXT: I participated in a video production project in an Integrating Media and Technology into Teaching course at Appalachian State University, under the direction of Jeff Goodman. The book, The True Story of the Tree Little Pigs, serves as the basis of the video.

IMPACT: By participating in this video production project, I developed skills and knowledge that will be useful when I have students in my classroom create videos on classroom texts. By writing a video script, capturing images with a digital video camera, and using Macintosh’s imovie to edit, I was able to gain understanding of how to instruct students in using these same tools.

ALIGNMENT: The video production project meets goal IIID of the National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers. By using a digital video camera and Macintosh’s imovie in video production, I am prepared to manage my students’ use of technology in a similar learning environment. As my students participate in video production projects, I can introduce my understanding of the importance of creating small groups, camera techniques (such as recording black, tilting, and panning), introducing imovie, as well as assigning jobs such as script writer, videographer, and director. Due to my experience with video production, I am more knowledgeable about establishing and maintaining a productive, technologically enhanced environment, in which students combine reading and technology skills in their learning.