Videos

So far I have submitted two videos for my class. The first video was basic use of a camera. I did this one outside. If I could re-do that video I would use a better camera. I am use a very small simple camera that does not have a very good zoom. Also my hand was somewhat shaky while filming. Adding in music was difficult because it would not cut at the time spot I had plan. I wanted the music to play at the beginning and end but for some reason I was unable to have the music play at the end of the video during the credits.
For my second video I taped my tutoring group while using the KWL strategy. While taping the camera died. :( It was very upsetting and I could not start all up again because the student's parents would be arriving to pick them up soon. I did my best by editing out the extra film, but I still need more practice on that technique. Also the sound is soft on some parts while the students are reading. I have turned it up as loud as possible to fix the problem.
Using video in the classroom can be a great technique. I think for myself however I need more practice on my editing skills. The next time I plan on again video taping I will have to have my camera plugged in because it has such a short battery life. With practice I can only get better with my skills.