This week we learned about the elements of iMovie such as importing images and clips, editing and also methods of putting finishing touches on the entire piece as a whole. This program is ideal for classroom use because it can be used for any subject. Not only is the program adaptable to multiple subjects, but it is accommodating to shy students who do not like to present in front of the class. During my elementary, middle and high school years I had always been that student; yes that was me, the shy student who dreaded public speaking. By creating a video I would only have to speak in front of the few other students in my group, which never was as humiliating as speaking in front of the class as a whole. Also I feel that iMovie allows students to think outside of the box where they have the opportunity to expand the knowledge further than just taking an exam or writing a response. Creativity and imagination are major elements of developing a video. Being an art minor, I crave activities such as these and it is unfortunate that we do not see these as often in classrooms as I would like. I For these reasons, I think this program is extremely beneficial to any age of students.
The article assigned for this week's reading only further exemplified the thorough process that goes into creating a movie. Not only are the students learning the technological aspects of the program, but also organizing their research, ideas and opinions as a group. Through this students touch on many different subjects. Math is adapted by assigning each storyboard piece to a specific amount of time. Writing skills are included by creating a script in order to use in developing the video. Then there is the obviously also the incorporated subject and unit that the students are studying. Lastly, it would be great if students could each have a copy of their video in order to save for memories of their hard work. With all of these concepts incorporated into one project I would be surprised if any teacher would turn down such an opportunity for his or her students!
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I agree with you in the sense that such program as imovie will be helpful for those students that have difficulties in standing in front of a classroom. By using such programs the students work in their organizational as well as written skills, and other abilities as well.
I never thought of that! And I am still impbarassed to speak infront of my peers:) It would be great for students who do not like to talk infron of people but still have them involved in creating the content material which is the important part. I totally agree.
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