Presentation to W P Schools
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The document discusses using technology and web 2.0 tools to improve education. It describes how students live in a world where information is constantly changing online, so schools need to change how and where students learn. The document outlines a project where students at a secondary school in Singapore created short movies by writing scripts, storyboarding, filming with cameras, and editing video. The project aimed to engage students and improve their English skills. It describes the curriculum and training sessions to teach students the movie making process. The finale was a screening of the student films to parents and teachers. The project had positive outcomes, improving students' skills and confidence while also inspiring teachers to explore new ways of teaching.
Presentation to W P Schools
- 1. Adding the Technology Arrow to an Educator's Quiver Paviter Singh paviter@gmail.com 1
- 3. The Real World Is a Moving Target Society is more connected and global More information is constantly being made available ONLINE The majority of jobs our students will face do not exist today 3
- 4. The Real WorldIs a Moving Target The Internet has become the platform for the expression of unparalleled creativity It is our students who are responsible for creating most of the content on the web 4
- 5. The Real World Is a Moving Target Our students are: Motivated HOW Inquiring ? Self taught In control WHY? Independent Immediate feedback Authentic 5
- 6. Early Years Survival Skills 6
- 7. Traditional 21st C Web 1.0 Web 2.0 Reading Contributing Receiving Collaborating Researching Creating 7
- 8. Wikipedia 8
- 9. Flickr 9
- 10. Slideshare 10
- 11. The Future of Education Information is changing WHERE and HOW we learn is changing 11
- 12. The Future of Education if we continue on our current path... formal education will become increasingly irrelevant 12
- 13. Quality of Learning engagement collaboration creativity authenticity openness personal expression discussion participation proactivity passionate interest access to information critical thinking adapted from presentation by Steve Hargadon 13
- 14. Two Parts Using Web 2.0 tools Movie Making Project 14
- 15. Education 3.0 : Using Web 2.0 tools what is the big deal?? 15
- 16. Pedagogical capabilities of engagement collaboration creativity authenticity openness personal expression discussion participation proactivity passionate interest access to information critical thinking adapted from presentation by Steve Hargadon 16
- 17. wordle 17
- 18. download the step-by-step guide (http://mccpseif.wikispaces.com/Guide+to+Diigo) 18
- 19. Classroom Get students to comment on a text you have selected Way to check students understanding Students can critique each other Facilitate project work through the collation of references/ resources students can use Teachers Collaborative tool when lesson planning Creation of a resource bank by topic for future reference 19
- 20. wordle 20
- 21. wordle Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech 21
- 22. wordle President Obama’s Speech: State of the Union 22
- 23. http://edu.glogster.com/ Classroom Presentation tool (text, images, sound, video) Great for group / project work Repository / Virtual portfolio Applicable to a variety of subjects Appeals to diverse learners 23
- 24. An example of a glog in education http://mccpseif.wikispaces.com/Sample+Glog 24
- 25. Classroom Presentation tool and Mind mapper rolled in one Large scratch surface allows for planning / brainstorming Teach students how to sort ideas Importance Grouping Applicable in various subjects Bring in various forms of media Embed or export as video 25
- 26. Two Parts Using Web 2.0 tools Movie Making Project 26
- 27. Using Storyboards & Movie Making to Develop Writing Skills St Anthony’s Canossian Secondary School 27
- 28. The Context Students Disengaged Performing below grade level Experienced Teachers Blaming students for poor grades Did not see the bene t of using technology Novice Teachers Willing to try new approaches but did not have appropriate guidance School Interested in raising student achievement Hoped to get teachers to improve approaches to instruction / teaching 28
- 29. The Objective Students Raise student engagement Improve con dence and familiarity with spoken and written English Learn skills of listening, speaking, reading & writing in a creative and innovative way Teachers Demonstrate effective infusion of technology in learning Create a community where teachers and students can learn from each other School Initiate a pilot program with the hope of expansion to the entire grade level Whole school approach 29
- 30. The Resources Hardware 16 computers (2 for each group) 8 video cameras (1 for each group) Software Movie Making application Time 7 training sessions of between 4 to 5 hrs 1 to 2 weeks for students to lm Finale where completed work is presented Facilitators Technical Instructors (Sinema Old School) 4 teachers 8 college students (one for each group) 30
- 31. The Project Student Outcomes Have fun & be engaged Develop greater con dence in English speaking and writing Develop skills in a variety of technology tools Teacher Outcomes Learn how different technology tools can be used in learning English Realize that there are different approaches to teaching English that do not involve the textbook Change culture/mindset with respect to English and how it is taught 31
- 32. The Project The Proposal Get students to work in groups to create short movie clips Story boarding, script writing and movie editing will give students the opportunity to practice and improve their language skills Students to create a blog and post an entry after each training session Lesson materials and communication regarding the project to be done online (website/email) 32
- 33. The Curriculum Session 1: Finding a Story to Tell 1 Students watch clips from various short lms and discuss Character and character development Background and setting What story to tell and how to go about writing it How to turn a story into a script Work at home Theme: A Social Issue Write a short story on an issue that you are passionate about 33
- 34. The Curriculum Session 2: Finding a Story to Tell 2 Students to come to the session having written a short story (to be translated into a script) Instructor shows/explains to students what is a story board (using an example from a popular Singaporean Sit-com) Students work to translate their stories into storyboards (text, sounds, pictures) Discuss the difficulties faced With this knowledge, how would you select an appropriate story 34
- 35. The Curriculum Session 3: Pre-Production 1 Students to form groups of 5. Each member to take on a role such as director, producer, sound tech, lighting tech, cast coordinator Discuss in groups (with guidance): Script: Breakdown and organize the written script into different components for preparation Location Scouting: Finding locations / negotiating for locations Casting: Find talents / conduct an audition Schedule: Plan overall timeline / shoot schedule Budgeting: Plan and manage budget 35
- 36. The Curriculum Session 4: Pre-Production 2 Understanding the rules of lm making What can and cannot be done Using various equipment Digital Camera Video Camera Lights How to position cameras/lights for maximum effect 36
- 37. The Curriculum Session 5: Sounds for Film Hands-on training on lming & editing Voice Background noise Sound effects What groups should consider when shooting their lms 37
- 38. The Curriculum Guided Practicum (in groups) Groups to discuss and work on their script / story board Groups to loan out video cameras for 1-2 weeks to shoot their lms 38
- 39. The Curriculum Session 6: How to use Video Editing Software All groups to have completed shooting by this stage 4 hour training session on how to edit video Groups to practice using their own footage Groups to arrange to use computers for editing outside of training hours (if required) 39
- 40. The Curriculum Session 7: Critique Exporting of nal product to disc Round table re ection / critique Groups prepare & rehearse their 1 minute presentation 40
- 41. The Finale Screening of Student Films Each group was required to introduce their lm All teachers and parents of students were invited to attend Speech by Sinema Director and School Principal Students given certi cates of completion and souvenirs (tote bags) 41
- 42. I’m not hungry 42
- 43. Phases 43
- 44. Outcomes Student Participants Pride and con dence Serve as role models/student facilitators Better communication/ relationship with parents Parents Pride and surprise in the ability of their children Renewed support and engagement in school activities 44
- 45. Outcomes Teacher Facilitators Mentors and ambassadors in the use of technology among colleagues Inspired to explore yet new ways to engage their students Other Teachers Surprised at what their students are capable of More willing to explore and learn how to use technology in their classrooms 45
- 46. Risk more than others think is safe. Care more than others think is wise. Dream more than others think is practical. Expect more than others think is possible. (my philosophy, taken from a quote by Claude Bissell) Paviter Singh paviter@gmail.com 46