Planning, Planning, Planning

We discussed video production in terms of shot divisions, camera angles and camera movements. We also looked at how to embed a video into powerpoint using Imovie.

Unit Planning with Technology:
In lecture, we discussed some considerations when incorporating technology into the classroom. First, you should ask yourself "What do I want my students to learn?". Second, "What do the state standards mandate for the subject?". Third, "What is your pedagogical need? What tools of communication, resources, technologies do you need to achieve your curriculum goal?". Fourth, "How will you deal with the technological concerns (i.e. security, maintenance, technological support, achievement gap)?. Fifth, "How are you going to empower yourself and your students?"