Screen recorder ideas in 2.5

[Selda Ziya]

I have used the screen recorder to demonstrate such uses as creating a simple geometric circle pattern using the new compass tool, which is fab, and using the screen recorder to video the pattern being created. I have also used it to show a circuit being put together and of course for correct handwriting formation. I was wondering what other good ideas people have for using the screen recorder.

Selda.

[myrtle]

We've made a video for use with fractions, one whole circle fitting over 2 halves and then one whole over two halves over 4 quarters....went down well and they understood it.

Then we did one for fractions of objects, 8 sweets being put into one whole paper bag ( google images copy and paste) with writing saying what we were doing and asking a questions about halves and quarters of numbers of sweets - the pause feature is good as you and ask q's when needed...

[Dug]

Quoting from a post I submitted to the AP 2.5 thread on 13th March:

"I love the new 'video record' tool in AP2.5 and my mind is racing with possible uses. This tool is so much more useful than conventional video footage.One use that I'm exploring at the moment is:
1) Demonstrate a mathematical written calculation.
2) Child completes a calculation on the board using the same written method (but this time record it with the video tool).
3) Child could then take the video file away (home?) or file can be emailed to parents and then used as a 'reminder' for the child when they practise calculations for homework etc.

Written calculation videos like this could be made available to all/any parents in support of our sharing the methods we use in maths.

[airskeeter]

Dug,

Excellent, take it one step farther. While preparing the lesson, the Teacher makes a flipchart recording of important parts of the lesson. Since it records voice as well, the teacher would give directions as to what they are doing. They then have a library of lessons that they can post on their website or have ready for email to parents, students that have been absent, students that need remedial work, colleagues, substitutes, etc....

Whe I show this tool and use it this way in schools, teachers are amazed.

We realize every day how more powerful AS2 is in Education than originally thought.

[LouB]

Hi

I have used it for demonstrating letter formation to my class - the awe and wonder is amazing![clap]

I am also going to use it to help other members of staff who are less confident in using AP - they will be able to open a copy of the flipchart anywhere in the school and view step by step instructions of how to do specific things!

[myrtle]

not only members of staff, TA's too...

[David Edmunds]

Just wondered if any users would like to post their film clips they create as attachments to the forum, it would be a great way to share ideas and examples, don't be shy... Budding Spielberg's need not apply...

Kindest regards

David

[Dug]

I won't post it up (too big I fear), but my kids played on the IWB for 45 minutes over a rainy lunchtime last week and inadvertently recorded a huge video file which took a big chunk of hard disc space (you may need to watch out for this). What was interesting was that the class were desperate to watch the video with kids transfixed saying things like "No, no, don't stop it, there's a good bit coming up where we made the pizzas" even kids who'd had nothing to do with its creation were fascinated. Obviously we couldn't watch it in its entirety but I think it shows what a powerful tool this is with huge potential for engagement, interactivity and learning.

[Margaret Allen]

One of the issues I think it sorts....

I can remember getting children to go off in groups to sort out a discussion/play/presentation. They would spend time planning and sorting it and even rehearsing it before presenting it to the class. Very often their first version (ie the rehearsal) is their best effort. If they could use the board to present and record their early attempts I think this could be a very powerful discussion point once they have presented, they could then share their first version with the class.

BUT also if the work is similar between the groups in terms of objective then it could be a fascinating opportunity for feedback and modification and comparison .

[clap]

[davidlloyd]

At a more basic level, it's great for showing a class or different groups, how to draw a graph or diagram without the teacher having to redraw it each time. [clap]

[Westlake]

I have used it to record Vector addition/subtraction.
Also for the steps in balancing Redox half-equations. Great for students to be able to 'replay' those as often as they need to master the process.
Hilary

[alicegop]

Quoting from a post I submitted to the AP 2.5 thread on 13th March:

"I love the new 'video record' tool in AP2.5 and my mind is racing with possible uses. This tool is so much more useful than conventional video footage.One use that I'm exploring at the moment is:
1) Demonstrate a mathematical written calculation.
2) Child completes a calculation on the board using the same written method (but this time record it with the video tool).
3) Child could then take the video file away (home?) or file can be emailed to parents and then used as a 'reminder' for the child when they practise calculations for homework etc.

Written calculation videos like this could be made available to all/any parents in support of our sharing the methods we use in maths.

I like to use it for math calculations, specifically it was great for showing the proof of the quadratic formula by completing the square. I went over it and then it play as we talked through it multiple times.

My question is how do I share it with students. I teach high school so enabling them to get a copy of the student AS is too cumbersome and expensive. I exported as html which was great, it played the file, but the kids were for some reason unable to view it on their computer :( The file size was tiny on the html, but how can the kids view the html?

[Dug]

The video files it makes for me are 'video' files, compatible with Windows Media player and appear to play on any computer with Win Med Player installed. You don't even need any Active software installed.