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Video sharing can be very beneficial especially in the world we are dealing with today. However, I am not a video fan if they are created by me. I do not like my voice and I hate seeing myself on video. With that being said, there are some good options to use. I used Loom to create my video project. It was easy to use and I was able to record and download my video in one easy step. This was s self made video entirely by me and it was not as bad as I thought. But in our virtual world we have several other options. I liked Powtoon and Animoto because you could create videos with pictures and sound but it did not have to be a self made video. They both had many tools to choose from which made them appealing. I am not a Zoom fan, but that is probably because I had to have so many Zoom staff meetings and I got over them quickly. There were several other options as well, but I really liked being able to record and go with Loom. I need to play with the site more so I can add images, music, or something else.
My district did not require us to teach with Zoom or any other platform this year. They created paper work packets and I just had to call, text, or email my parents and families at least once a week. Next year is another story. I think using video to record lessons is definitely going to be coming my way. After exploring and seeing some of the video tools in action, I feel like recorded videos will be better. Students can watch them at their pace and not interrupt me while I am teaching. With Loom or Powtoon, I can create simple videos to teach my lessons. I can then use Zoom to have meetings to make sure students that need help can get it. I think with more practice, I would get more comfortable with recording my self and creating Powtoons or Animoto videos.
It is interesting that your school district went with non-technology options this past Spring. Our district went all in with technology, but definitely struggled with student participation since all activities were optional. I don’t believe that will be the case in the Fall, but no official announcement at this point.
Your video was just the right brightness, your background was simple and not distracting, and you were centered on the screen. I think kids will definitely like this hands on activity with many different ways to incorporate this into lesson planning. Nice job!
I am glad I am not the only one who does not like seeing myself in a video. With Virtual Learning and after numerous recordings, I do not mind hearing myself. Video recording will probably be very useful to teach if we go full-time or part-time in September
Oh my! I thought I was the only one who doesn’t like to see or hear myself on videos! I absolutely hate it! Well, I might as well get used to it because it’s probably going to be required for the upcoming school year. I used Loom to record myself for this task, but I ended up deleting it. However, I do think it’s a great tool to use to record a video lesson with students. I also think Animoto is great because you don’t necessarily have to be in the video. I haven’t looked at Powtoon in depth, but will more than likely look at all of the tools that are available in the sandbox to get ideas for the school year.
I think most of us don’t like to see ourselves on video, but your kids will! It will help them with the personal connection they’re missing when they can’t see you every day. It will also be nice for them to have these videos to refer back to throughout the year if they need to review anything.