EdTechTalk

I went to the EdTechTalk site and listened to a webcast about video in the classroom, mainly its use in elementary schools. I was relatively surprised by the flow of the show. There was a lot of joking around and laughing but it was also very informative, the people just seemed to have a great time discussing their topic.

I chose the topic because I plan to one day be an elementary school teacher and also I always enjoyed watching videos and full feature movies in school. One thing that surprised me about the content of the show was that it was really more about the children actually making movies rather than the teacher just putting one in and the kids watching it. It really is a great motivator to see something that you created from the brainstorming process through the final editting and finishing touches. When children see what they can really do, and they think about all the work that they put into it, they have a sense of pride about what they accomplished. It is also something different and fun that will keep the kids engrossed in what they're doing. They are not only learning about the subject of their video but also the video making process and since most likely it will be a group project, they are learning collaborating and social skills.

http://edtechtalk.com/node/4566