Video GO PRO
http://shop.gopro.com
This week I have chosen
Video as my technology of choice. With my disciplinary areas being HPE and
Industrial Technology and Design, video would prove to be a valuable tool.
Video can be used in a variety of ways within many contexts of learning. In a
manual arts setting, video could be used as a presentation tool, outlining
machine features, processes, safety features and operating techniques. However I
would use the tool as an authoring tool for students to video their own work
and develop a “How to guide” for their particular project. With “GO PRO”
technology, being able to achieve these learning strategies’ is easier than ever.
(No, “I’m not a go pro salesman lol”). Go pros are, small, light, very easy to
use, high quality video, enhanced sound, various camera mounting bases available,
can be attached to just about anything, and also have easy to use editing
programs. Go Pros would also be hugely beneficial for videoing, for example, golf. Student’s could video their golf swings and identify within a group correct
and incorrect swings, while being able to pause, reverse, slowmotion, to allow
for in-depth analyses and self-guided learning.
SAMR model links
Substitution level
Students could watch a game of
tennis via video recording.
Augmentation
Students
could watch a game of tennis with voice overs of how to play.
Modification level
Students could analyse tennis
videos for the identification of good and bad serves. Or for identification of
correct stroke technique.
Redefinition level
Students could film their own tennis videos.
Analyse and synthesis correct technique and learn how to implement new strategies
to improve their own technique. Students could then create their own documentary
on how to play tennis
References
(2015). Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poF-_lqwG3E
Shop.gopro.com,. (2015). GoPro
Official Website: The World's Most Versatile Camera. Retrieved 24 April
2015, from http://shop.gopro.com
Wow.Mark, what a great idea i can see how this would be of great benefit to your students. Keep up the great work.
ReplyDeleteMark, I appreciated your SAMR analysis this week, your incorporation of blooms has highlighted to me ways in which my own SAMR analysis could be improved. (THANKS!)
ReplyDeleteI believe that the GoPro is an exceptional tool for use in many educational contexts due to its incredible durability. Is cost a potentially limiting factor ?
What are your thoughts?
Great work once again!
Thanks for the feedback Ben. I would tend to think that each student would not need a Go Pro each, but rather each school would possibly purchase, say four units for example. The school could incorporate a booking and loan system, that would allow for the cameras to be used within multiple subjects. Price I believe would be competitive as larger HD video cameras can be very expensive, without the versatility of a GO PRO. However a mixture of both cameras would be ideal as larger more sophisticated units may have a diverse range of functions. What do you think Ben? Do you think that more expensive cameras would have more to offer in regards to functions?
ReplyDeleteI agree, both types of camera would be ideal. Expensive HD cameras and students may be a recipe for disaster, so the durability of the GoPro shouldn't be understated. However the GoPro is a personal favourite of mine so I am most definitely biased.
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