I like the idea of web conferencing however unless you have a recording it sometimes seems a little invalid. Sometimes the chats are irrelevant to the topic and tend to be more about what technical trouble or difficulties the users are experiencing at the time. I think web conferences offer a valuable tool for distance learning and understand the whole point of holding them. I have enjoyed my classes so far at Lamar pertaining to technology and think the professors go above and beyond to provide an experience for the students to learn and integrate as much technology as possible in the short amount of time we have together. The conferences do provide that personal interaction that would be missing otherwise. One issue I myself have with web conferencing is the fact that I live in the country and my Internet provider is not sufficient but I have no other alternative. My upload and download time and amounts are very poor and I have encountered many issues on my end with submitting and posting assignments on YouTube, TeacherTube and sometimes on Lamar Epic. I greatly appreciate technology and look forward to a better experience in the future. This first week's assignment was on creating a Personal Digital Story. I looked forward to using new software and the experience as far as the creating process was very interesting and enlightening. However, this is when I experienced the terrible upload and download issues. Aside from that it was a very good way to start out this multimedia course. The Journey
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Friday, November 25, 2011
EDLD 5363 Video Editing Software
Evaluation of software:
I don't think video editing gets much simpler than in Microsoft Movie Maker. The menu on the left side of the screen steps the user through capturing (importing) video, editing the movie (adding effects, transitions, titles, and credits), and finishing the movie (saving to a shareable file type). The layout of the screen is friendly, and the timeline and its buttons are easy to use. Movie Maker is perfect for simple video editing. It is easy to edit clips, add music and transitions, and create a video you can share with others. It is an excellent choice for use with students because it steps them through the creation process. With a short tour of the program, most students will be editing in no time. Movie Maker creates files in .wmv format.
By using simple software such as Movie Maker, students could be introduced to a topic or concept until mastered and this would set the foundation to start learning more complex software and trying more complex editing effects. This could impact future learning and interests of students and teachers.
In his article "Video Basics and Production Projects for the Classroom," Garrison (1999) states that "media production engages and excites; it leads to unexpected discoveries, increased self-awareness and esteem, sharpened critical thinking, analytical skills, group work skills, and ability to communicate ideas." I think if students used simple software and explored themselves in an area of their life such as what we did with our personal videos from last week, this would allow them to express themselves and begin to understand technology at the same time. This would be the first step in integration of technology in a seamless way.
Garrison, A. (1999, Winter). Video basics and production projects for the classroom. Center for Media Literacy. Retrieved August 31, 2010, from http://www.medialit.org/reading_room/article3.html
I don't think video editing gets much simpler than in Microsoft Movie Maker. The menu on the left side of the screen steps the user through capturing (importing) video, editing the movie (adding effects, transitions, titles, and credits), and finishing the movie (saving to a shareable file type). The layout of the screen is friendly, and the timeline and its buttons are easy to use. Movie Maker is perfect for simple video editing. It is easy to edit clips, add music and transitions, and create a video you can share with others. It is an excellent choice for use with students because it steps them through the creation process. With a short tour of the program, most students will be editing in no time. Movie Maker creates files in .wmv format.
By using simple software such as Movie Maker, students could be introduced to a topic or concept until mastered and this would set the foundation to start learning more complex software and trying more complex editing effects. This could impact future learning and interests of students and teachers.
In his article "Video Basics and Production Projects for the Classroom," Garrison (1999) states that "media production engages and excites; it leads to unexpected discoveries, increased self-awareness and esteem, sharpened critical thinking, analytical skills, group work skills, and ability to communicate ideas." I think if students used simple software and explored themselves in an area of their life such as what we did with our personal videos from last week, this would allow them to express themselves and begin to understand technology at the same time. This would be the first step in integration of technology in a seamless way.
Garrison, A. (1999, Winter). Video basics and production projects for the classroom. Center for Media Literacy. Retrieved August 31, 2010, from http://www.medialit.org/reading_room/article3.html
Sunday, November 20, 2011
EDLD 5363 My Personal Video
This was a challenge for me. I really don't like talking about myself or recording my own voice for sure. However, I did manage to think about my professional life and see how far I have actually come. I also see that there is still some road left for me to travel. I realized that I was a dedicated and driven student when faced with a challenge. I understand and see that hard work pays off in the end and that education is a gift and privelege that no one can ever take from you once you have received it. I see that I am a person who likes to continue learning and will never be satisfied with what I know but will continue to pursue learning in all types of areas and ways. I love the integration of technology in today's world and am up to the challenge of learning and living daily with it.
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