Week 4: Using Video to Convey Information

Use in the Classroom:

I will use the PowToon to introduce an assignment. Students have been studying Core Democratic values. They will use one to support their opinion in an argument. I will also use it to introduce PowToons and show students how they can create videos.

Students will be able to use core democratic values to support their opinion about a public issue.

Students will be able to provide data when presenting an argument.

Application

I think that this lesson relates to the principles of design because it is coherent. It sticks to the goal that I want students to accomplish. I tried to keep only the essential information in my video. I also used segmenting when explaining the directions. I wanted to break apart the assignment so that students would not feel overwhelmed. I also made sure to use the voice principle. I think that hearing my voice is more meaningful than having students read print. It also makes the message clearer.

I think this assignment promotes creativity in the classroom because I am giving students another medium to use for their creativity. I tried to keep the “product” vague. Students are allowed to present their understanding and knowledge in any way that they would like. They just need to include the information to show me they can meet their objective and goals.

Reflection

I have always tried to find ways to allow students to be creativity in explaining their thinking, but I have never considered “how to grade it.” I really liked your idea of incorporating creativity in an assignment as 5%. I think many times I find my students doing the “bare minimum” so they can get by. If they were graded on creativity, I think that could really broaden their higher-level thinking skills and allow them to shine!

I really feel that using video makes it easier to follow the principles of design. When we read the article the first week, I often was thinking about PowerPoint when trying to relate to the principles. I felt that I would have been able to incorporate almost all 12 ideas this week.

I did enjoy creating video this week but, I found it very stressful. I had a hard time adjusting to the application. Next time, I might try and use a different app. I think that in the future, I would create my own argument as an example instead of just using PowToons for directions.