The use of ICT in the classroom is growing in every sense. I am lucky to be part of the generation who grew up with technology in my every day life and I am constantly learning new uses and applications for the technology objects that are now so common to each of us - especially our students, as digital natives!
I take every opportunity I can to use ICT in the classroom to enhance learning and teaching and also for administrative and organisational purposes. I strive to use technology in a way that is natural to students as well as innovative, and integrates seamlessly with both the visual arts and humanities. |
Consistent with AusVELS, when planning for ICT integration I consider learning activities that allow for students to:
I have developed my ICT skills throughout my university degree, utilising the chance to become familiar with technologies including but not limited to:
However, I am intrinsically motivated to continue learning and experimenting with new media. I am also extremely interested in how social media can be used within education for example, by using sites such as Pinterest and others which are created solely for educational purposes such as Edmodo. |
Stop Motion Animation
As a part of my university course I developed a cross curriculum activity, using Stop Motion Animation. Working in a collaborative group, I created the images and then edited images using iMovie to create an animation which explains a concept to year 10 psychology students. The finished product is versatile as it acts as a finished work example to guide students' work or as an instructional tool.
The creation of such an artifact fosters operational skills as students use basic skills such as using a digital camera and uploading images using the appropriate equiptment. Video editing skills such as ordering, cutting, editing still images, visual effects, adding sound effects, music and voice overs and uploading to a site such as YouTube or Vimeo must be taught. |
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Culturally speaking, skills gained in completing such an activity are consistent with Media and also involve a Literacy component as students are required to develop story elements such as narrative, character, audience and structural qualities. Within media, knowledge and skills are supported such as camera techniques, technologies, lighting, acting, sound and editing.
Critically assessing the implications of such an activity, there are a number of elements which makes it an ideal multidisciplinary tool. Qualities include:
Critically assessing the implications of such an activity, there are a number of elements which makes it an ideal multidisciplinary tool. Qualities include:
- Engaging visual content
- Use of familiar technologies to create a familiar product
- Practical component which allows for either individual or collaborative learning
STUDENT BLOGS
Journaling is an effective tool that allows students to reflect and organise their own ideas and opinions. By sharing these online, students automatically become part of a global community and the simple act of putting their work online, gives them more responsibility and the work more meaning.
See some sample year 9 photography student's blogs below:
Blog 1
Blog 2
Blog 3
Journaling is an effective tool that allows students to reflect and organise their own ideas and opinions. By sharing these online, students automatically become part of a global community and the simple act of putting their work online, gives them more responsibility and the work more meaning.
See some sample year 9 photography student's blogs below:
Blog 1
Blog 2
Blog 3