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
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