The Burrell School District in-service on February 16, 2009, focused on utilizing video recordings in the classroom to enhance learning experiences. Participants learned about various video editing tools and platforms, including Microsoft Movie Maker, Discovery Streaming, TeacherTube, and YouTube, along with best practices for filming and editing. The session emphasized the importance of incorporating differentiated instruction and student choice in video projects, while also providing support materials and resources for effective implementation.

1. Burrell School District In-Service Monday, February 16, 2009 BRIAN QUERRY Pennsylvania Keystone Technology Integrator Discovery STAR Educator

2. Welcome and Introductions Making Video Recordings Filming / FLIP Cameras Microsoft Movie Maker Videos from Still Pictures (PhotoStory) Getting Videos to Use in the Classroom Discover Streaming TeacherTube and YouTube

3. Video as a Student Component BREAK Individual Work Time Summary and Recap

4. Name Grade Level and Subject Taught What aspect of video you want to focus on in your classroom

5. DIFFERENT LEARNING STYLES Aural Visual Kinesthetic TEACHER VIDEO: Visual STUDENT VIDEO: Visual and Kinesthetic

6. Demonstration (one-time) Allows you to demonstrate things you may not be able to within the confines or timeframe of the regular classroom Review Extra Support Materials “ Speak the same language” Allows students who are absent to easily catch-up on work missed Usually only have to make it one time

7. STUDENTS CREATING VIDEO RECORDINGS Allows students to learn new concepts in conjunction with their subject material Differentiated Instruction / Student Choice Though more work in setting up, often easier end result Proper training on equipment/software is VITAL Additional allotted class time Permission forms for posting any work with student photos or names included

8. Def: the practice of using computer-based tools to tell stories Digital stories usually contain some mixture of computer-based images, text, recorded audio narration, video clips and/or music Gives a whole new meaning to text when not just read, but seen and/or heard also

9. Public Service Announcements “ Movie” Trailer (book, article, historical era or event) Documentary Virtual Tour Story told from the perspective of an object

10. To make a video recording to use in the classroom, you need: Video Camera (Simpler is better) Cable to connect camera to display Computer Video Editing Software (optional) Web site to host your clip (if posting online) TeacherWeb Wiki Page Podcast Hosting Site (if making a podcast)

11. EASIEST: FLIP Video Camera, Digital camera with a video feature, Webcam, or other USB cameras, including WebCams “ Plug and Play” Record your video on the camera, plug in to the computer, transfer your completed video file Quality is acceptable for basic classroom and online use Often can connect directly to display (TV or Projector) If high-quality video is needed, use a better digital video camera

12. Classroom Uses: Put pictures together Film demonstration that is not practical during class time Parodies/Reenactments Internet Uses: Review/Demonstration of Concepts Extended Learning (add’l topics)

13. Basic Editing of Clips “ Clean up” footage to allow for stops, extra time, etc. Add titles, still images, and transitions More professional-looking final product Standard on EVERY Microsoft Windows computer starting with Microsoft XP BRIEF DEMO OF MOVIE MAKER

14. Allows you to capture whatever you are showing on your computer into a movie file “ Open Source” Can record audio while capturing video Great for showing “step by step” on how to do something on the computer

16. Takes still photos and makes them one movie in continuous motion Add fades, transitions, effects Add background music Very easy and has automated settings Still photographs ONLY

17. DISCOVERY STREAMING All of us have accounts with Discovery Streaming Thousands of video clips on a variety of topics Can be incorporated into a PowerPoint presentation or played independently Also have still images and music files www.discoverystreaming.com Need login information? Contact IT department

18. TeacherTube www.teachertube.com Teacher-created and student-created videos Laid out in a format similar to YouTube Variety of subject areas Open on our school network

19. YouTube www.youtube.com Practically any video on any subject Blocked on our school network Zamzar www.zamzar.com Converts video to a file type playable on your computer Converts YouTube and TeacherTube videos

20. Royalty-free music Public Domain music Original music compositions Copyrighted music within “Fair Use” guidelines as established by the US copyright office

21. Differentiated instruction activity Can be done with equipment in school or by allowing students to use video as an option using their own equipment Video Camera Digital Camera Cellular Phones

22. INDIVIDUAL PRACTICE TIME Plan out video to use in class OR video project to incorporate in class Create something for your classroom (if prepared) and save to your flash drive Film using FLIP cameras, take pictures with digital cameras Look for video materials to use in classroom using online resources

23. BREAK TIME! After the break: Work on individual practice or record from prepared material Approximately 45-50 minutes to work Come back together and share what we have done and answer any final questions

24. SHARING AND FINAL QUESTIONS Examples of what you’ve created Questions? Presentation materials, links, and tutorials on my wiki page hms-music.wikispaces.com