Eight months ago I learned that as part of our capstone we would need to create a video. Using the word Becky reminded me of, I perseverated on what this video could be (thanks Becky for the great word!). Even with this in the back of my mind, I had no idea what it could be until Wednesday night. Roger gave us five minutes to create a 30 second story pitch. This pitch, with a few changes and many additions became my video script. Since I had been perseverating on it for eight months and more actively musing on it for about two weeks, this came to me quickly and fairly easily.
I sent my first draft to a few peers in this cohort for review. Kelly asked me to send her my muse. Hence, my title here. I think that my muse is my cohort peers. Their thoughtful questions in class, in emails, and online help me to clarify my ideas. To those of you who read this, thank you! Regarding a video editor, I have looked at a few. Youtube editor does not excite me, but is easy. According to Tom's Guide and Techradar.com, one of the best free editors is "HitFilm 4 Express." I am interested in this as my chosen platform. After watching a review and a fairly long tutorial, I am most interested in using this free software. Finally, I am still interested in using WeVideo. I like the platform and it's ease of use. I may, ultimately, choose to put pay the $60 and use this program. Finally, to the "B-Roll." I find that the videos I like the most, have B-Rolls. I plan to have these interspersed throughout my video introduction/hook. Still exploring, Todd PS.... Cisco If the report is read too quickly, some may focus on the value of video too much. I know of a history teacher who thinks that her student learn best through video and uses videos way too often because of this. The students complain, not just because they are eighth graders, but because, in her class, they are on video overload and bored. To quote a strong student from just two months ago, "I know she is smart and can TEACH me something, but instead she is trying to let videos teach me." Telling words of wisdom. Referencing the page 18 graphic, don't forget the engagement piece. T
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Kelley S. Miller
6/25/2017 01:34:48 pm
Todd, I really enjoyed reading your script draft because it reminded me of a poem. I'm looking forward to seeing it come into fruition. And it's comforting to hear you've been "perseverating" on this for a while. I felt completely void of ideas to begin with, but sometimes good ideas just need time to bubble around.
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Roger Pence
6/26/2017 02:02:44 pm
Love the word "perseverated"! Todd, glad you picked up on the intent of the 5-minute pitch thing. WeVideo's free version has some limitations, but I think we at Touro now can join in on TU's education account and enjoy features of the paid version for free as Pam just purchased one for our use. I'll give out details Wed. night so i make sure I'm right. Also will show you how to use WeVideo so you can spend less time spinning your wheels and more time creating.
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Diane Williams
6/27/2017 05:09:25 pm
It was really interesting to read in your blog how an 8th grade student feels about videos. I agree that there needs to be balance. This reminds me of the fact that technology should never replace an actual human teacher. It is a good scaffold and should enhance teaching as part of the curriculum.
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Karly Miller
6/28/2017 11:40:52 am
Todd,
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