Convict name: Darren Denney
Charge: Created a horrible introduction video.
It is evident after reading about what a proper video should be, I need to make a few changes. Let's face it, I'm not Steven Speilberg, but I can do better. Turner & Hicks (2017) discuss one of the problems I see in the above video stating, "they could improve their use of available technology to capture higher-quality audio" (p.90). It is essential to recognize our weaknesses, and I also found I stumbled quite a bit, just merely creating the video. I am not going to get any awards for my footage, but I do want it to be the best I can create. Turner & Hicks (2017) agree, "the concept of composing video can sometimes be a daunting task" (p.97). I prefer honesty over anything else, and I believe the content I used for the video was just that, honest.
The value of creating videos for the classroom, now and in the future, is evident to me. Even universities use Youtube videos for clarification of complex topics at the college level. Jackman (2019) considers the benefits of a Youtube video shown to college students, "After viewing this video, misconceptions were cleared up and students were able to conduct similar experiments themselves" (p.161). I know I must answer the call to all educators and bring more videos into the classroom. Jackman (2019) discusses the value of Youtube, "educators must harness this seemingly limitless e-resource for more effective and engaging pedagogy" (p.163). I have been very fortunate in my life to understand change is neither good nor bad; it only happens. How I react to change, I can control. My uneasiness to create a better video can be explained in the eight-second video clip below.
The value of creating videos for the classroom, now and in the future, is evident to me. Even universities use Youtube videos for clarification of complex topics at the college level. Jackman (2019) considers the benefits of a Youtube video shown to college students, "After viewing this video, misconceptions were cleared up and students were able to conduct similar experiments themselves" (p.161). I know I must answer the call to all educators and bring more videos into the classroom. Jackman (2019) discusses the value of Youtube, "educators must harness this seemingly limitless e-resource for more effective and engaging pedagogy" (p.163). I have been very fortunate in my life to understand change is neither good nor bad; it only happens. How I react to change, I can control. My uneasiness to create a better video can be explained in the eight-second video clip below.
Ok, so here I go again trying to do a better job with my introduction video. To those that comment, have mercy on my soul. I know I can get better, and trust me, I will. Look for elevated camera angle, better sound quality, more business-like attire, and a better background. I'll hopefully subtract the extra weight the camera puts on me as well, or was it food, no, I'm pretty sure it was the camera. Anyway, take a look at the new introduction video below.
Well, what did you think? I realize I still have some problems with the audio, but regrettably, I have no other microphone system. As I stated in the video, I did roughly about eight retakes to just to get the sound acceptable. I think the concept of what lends credibility to a video interesting. Turner & Hicks (2017) discuss the content of PSAs "and supporting it with features of digital video" (p.84). I tried to use the informal background to provide a welcoming introduction and my more business-like attire to lend credibility to my claims as an educator. Did it work, or not? What would you change about the video? I hope this helps you to create your own videos.
References
Denney Denney. (2020, June 16). Darren Denney Introduction and Video Commentary [Video File]. Youtube. https://youtu.be/yZxRalFEy68
GotneIFHD2. (2014, June 14). It's Going To Be A Bumpy Ride - Harry Potter [1080p, 16:9][Video File]. Youtube. https://youtu.be/aRcY5do4MRw
Jackman, W. M. (2019). YouTube Usage in the University Classroom: An Argument for its Pedagogical Benefits. International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning, 14(9), 157.
Turner, K.H., & Hicks, T. (2017). Teaching adolescents to read and write digital texts: Argument in the real world. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.
Wow! What a difference! I think it is really interesting how we have done these introductions, whether in classrooms or online, and we're just now taking the time to reflect on what we look and sound like. One of the biggest things I worry about is my southern accent. I commonly use phrases in my vocabulary that I wouldn't necessarily use in an actual work typed out. I was astounded when I read in Turner and Hicks (2017) that "the average american will watch television (or video) up to five hours a day" (p. 84). I am of course one of those people. Although I do not watch TV very often, I am constantly watching short clips, Tick Tocks or inspirational videos on Facebook and Instagram. Sometimes I go into my phone setting and actually set a timer so that I will go to bed on time. After reading a few different pages in Turner and Hicks (2017), it made me consider how much TV or clips my students are watching. I asked myself, how could I incorporate that into my class. Then, it hit me.
ReplyDeleteI had a teacher who did that when I was in high school. She would choose short clips that got us excited each Friday for class. Usually it was something with fast paced music, exciting tricks or something related to Marine Bio. I immediately began thinking of how I could find short videos in my room, I usually use Brain Pop videos, but they can often veer off topic and I need to revamp my videos!
In Turner and Hicks (2017) the table 5.1 lists things that... I honestly see in Tick Tock or facebook videos. Of course, I am going to relate things to real life as my students would. When rewatching my video and then watching your two videos, it made me think about what I said, how I said it and what else I could add to the video to make it well... less blah! Some of my favorite things on Facebook videos are when people are showing two videos at once and either comparing (or making fun of) the other video. I almost tried to see how I could do that with mine because WOAH, I just had to laugh at myself. Another thing the authors discuss is the use of overlays. (p.91) I see this very often in infographics and other videos. There are so many ways to add pictures and technology and so much more, I wish we all had the time to create fun videos like this as much as we could.
*Fun idea* Create a FlipGrid account, have your students create a video introducing themselves in the beginning of the year. Have them watch it back at the very end of the year and critique themselves! Flipgrid is awesome and they can add all of the things Turner and Hicks (2017) said to use in videos!
https://info.flipgrid.com/
References:
Turner, K.H., & Hicks, T. (2017). Teaching adolescents to read and write digital texts: Argument in the real world. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.
Darren I agree with you and Turner and Hicks (2017) when they said, "the concept of composing video can sometimes be a daunting task" (p.97). I think that your newest video looks very professional and that you did a fantastic job with the changes that you made from the first video. I can tell that you put lots of thought and time into exactly how you wanted your video to go.
ReplyDeleteI redid my most current video eight or nine times because I caught myself struggling to say something or even looking away from the camera that I was supposed to be talking to. I also caught myself leaning to one side or tilting my head instead of looking straight at my camera screen. This was a short video to create, but it took a while to get it acceptable enough to me to feel comfortable to share it. I feel that when our students start playing with the mediums of video that they will feel the same way.