Vodcast Project

I learned about fractions, renewable energy, and the food web. I learned that many of us constructed our videos in similar ways. It is apparent we already understand the narrative of a video lesson. We identified the goal or objective for the video, we included examples for students, and we asked questions during the vodcast.

I think including music and pictures makes the lessons fun and appealing to watch. I also liked how the vodcasts were able to bring in real world examples, like cutting an orange in half. I liked the videos that showed multiple examples with pictures or videos. This made the concept extremely clear for the viewer. I especially liked Yaroch’s video example that drew on a prior lesson, asking the students, “Do you remember when we…”. What an excellent way to draw connections between topics and build on previous learning! I also liked videos that asked the viewers questions to engage them in thinking about the vodcast content.

I think vodcasts are a great way to engage students. I also think there is a lot of potential for using vodcasts in a blended learning environment. Video lessons allow teachers to flip the classroom. Students can watch and rewatch a lesson, work on remembering the lesson’s content on their own, before coming to the class to practice higher-level thinking with the support of their teachers and peers.

Check out my Vodcast creation below!