During my science classroom observations this week, the students were assigned either the sun, the moon, or the Earth. Their task was to create a presentation with their group and share facts, size, shape, and more about each object. They did their research through books and other paper articles that their teacher gave them, but they were also given the option to use the internet at home if need be.
Once they gathered all of their information they were able to record their presentations using the Flip camera and download their projects onto a mini laptop. The students were all very excited about this opportunity and almost all of the groups wanted to be able to record their projects. Their teacher gave them a short lesson on what would happen to them if they messed around or inappropraitely handled the equipment and the kids paid very close attention. Once they gathered their facts from the book resources, I took them into the hallway where we recorded their projects.
I was unfamiliar with how to specifically use the Flip camera, but it was pretty easy to figure out. The disadvantage to not knowing much about the equipment was that I was unaware if they were able to piece together certain takes on the computer after they were finished. It took each group a while after each mess up, where we started to record all over again. They did not quit grasp the idea that they needed to speak loudly in order to hear themselves, but they were pleased with their outcomes.
I found this way of presenting their projects very interesting and although I was unable to see each of the presentations, I think they turned out very well. I would have enjoyed editing each video for the groups if there was time, but the teacher did not present that option. I would like to try this out in my future classrooms and hope my school district is able to provide me with equipment like this.
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