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Talked about problems when children try to explain a solution to a maths problem using Word or email etc.
Used a tablet PC - used a physics simulator, fonts, 3D, draw - children's engagement increased.
Then Eric discovered Camtasia Studio. He wrote out a problem, a solution and video-ed it. Then he sent the video file to his student.
If you don't have a tablet PC, you can use a Wacom tablet. Really cheap.
If you don't have Camtasia Studio, then you can use free software like Jing [also by TechSmith, that makes Camtasia Studio]. There is also a pro version which allows you to save files in mp4 format.
Other alternative applications ...
Eric's students, so inspired by using his videos to help them see the solutions to problems, decided they wanted to create videos of their own! They used a cheap microphone, a tablet PC and Camtasia Studio to make their video. The video also encouraged authentic assessment.
Eric demonstrated some video clips ...
These were used in the classroom, shared online via Mathtrain.tv, subscribe to iTunes Podcast, TeacherTube, Google videos, YouTube etc. Students absolutely thrilled that students in other parts of the world found their videos helpful and inspiring etc.
Rounding a decimal -
"Five and above, give it a shove [digit to the left]"
"Four and below, keep it down low"
Students demonstrate making a video ...
- Opened Windows Journal - software used to write on
- Opened Camtasia Studio to record voices and the writing
- Press 'make a recording' button
- Select the area to record over Windows Journal and shrink it - Camtasia only records what in the shrunken window
- Create a title for it
- Write the problem ...
- Start the narrative using mic on the tablet
- Camtasia similar to iMovie on a Mac ??
- You can edit the recording
A really good idea to think about captioning if you are making videos, for the hard of hearing and for translations. Easy using Camtasia Studio
Finally, a visit to the Education Community pages on the TechSmith website would be worthwhile.
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