1. The group video project was easy and fun, though the process of using Windows Movie Maker was a bit of a challenge after already having lots of experience with much more advanced programs (iMovie, Final Cut).
My partner and I decided on a fun topic that is very relatable to college students, that of using the social networking site twitter. We found valid statistics on its use and the sorts of posts that are made using the site and used those to come up with a movie that would hold viewers' interest. We chose a basically silent movie that would make our student anonymous and therefore relatable to all students and since we were using the premise that twitter is a waste of time, to have the student failing at studying and eventually being kicked out of the library because they wasted all their time that could have been spent studying on twitter. The student was shown in various positions, on a couch, at a desk, and at a computer while flipping back and forth between twitter and studying. We even showed the student using twitter in the bathroom. Finally, we added some student-friendly music that plays along with the movie.
2. I think some videos have value in the classroom. In the art classroom, movies can be shown about artists or used to demonstrate a technique. It can show the students things in a different way than just lecturing on a topic.
In the art curriculum, a particular style can be chosen, such as watercolor. Then, to get the students engaged in the lesson, a video on a watercolor artist can be shown, which also can serve as a sort of demonstration in addition to demoing watercolor techniques. Challenges would be making sure the students paid attention so that they learn the information in the video. Also, it would be important to make sure the video had the specific information that the students need to learn. The outcome would be enriching the experience of learning a new technique and also engaging the students.
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