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Dafna
Posted by: Thomas Kritikos | August 2, 2009 | Comments Off on Dafna
1. Based on the resources available, how might Dafna organize this activity?
I would have students working in groups of two. Essentially one student would video record the other performing their music video. Then, students would reverse roles. I would also create a schedule where students would be able to sign out the camera equipment for a specified amount of time. This scheduling would permit all 4 groups to have access to the equipment on an equitable basis. Since students will need lots of camera recording time, it is wise that this activity is iterative in nature. With limited equipment, being also used by other departments, Dafna’s group will need to be afforded additional time throughout the year for refinement and completion of the project. With 4 computers available, groups of two students could also schedule when they need the machines, again equitable distribution of resources is the goal for all 8 students.
To support students as they self-direct their own learning with respect to completing the project, Dafna could create a presentation by using for example, Empressr to teach students about Camera basics, shooting video, editing video and post-production tips and tricks. Having students proceed through these learning activities at their own pace will support their individual learning plans. Another way to have students use the limited equipment equitably would be to have 4 students work on the Empressr activities, while the other 4 students work through the camera basics, and shooting video portion of the project. If 4 students finished shooting their raw video, while the other 4 finished the Empressr activities, then those 4 students could start camera basics, and video shooting while the other 4 begin the editing process. This plan would require Dafna to create a schedule so students could organize their time efficiently with respect to using the equipment.
2. How might she disseminate the music videos, once created?
Dafna could export the edited video through iDVD and burn a digital copy of each music video. She could export the edited video to any number of mp3 players that also play video. I once used an application (the name escapes me right now) that removed the soundtrack from a movie, I then converted the file into an mp3 for playback. Dafna could also do this for audio track playback only. Users would have an audio and video copy of each music video. Dafna could also host all the videos on a web site where users could view all music videos in one central web space. She could also embed all the videos within an application like Word Press, where other students could then comment on each other’s work.