Videos, Pilots and Eagles - Oh My!
Our recent readings revolved around the Anchored instruction work done at Vanderbilt. I really like the idea of using something like the Jasper Woodbury Problem Solving Series, and the way the videos were adaptable to different instructional styles.
The thought of making such a rich series of videos to be used within a multimedia online instruction module seems like a daunting task and one that would require much time, thought, planning and even video production skills that I do not currently possess. So, it made me question how would someone like me actually produce a module that contains video which would be sophisticated enough to be broken down into "sub-problems" to be solved in order to achieve an overall successful cooperative learning environment? One that would help students acquire knowledge that is more alive, rather than just inert? Successful - also meaning that the learning situation would render knowledge that would continue to serve students well and be available for spontaneous use. How could I produce a video like that?! Or, would I really have to? The Wizard of Oz kept coming to mind.
Maybe the answer would be to use video/film that is already available, such as the Wizard of Oz. Some articles mentioned the use of other films as well. There are many movies that contain factual and historical data that could be used to convey and support teaching science and mathematical concepts. What would I teach with the Wizard of Oz? With the Jasper adventures the students had to dissect the videos to calculate flight paths, fuel requirements and other variables to save the wounded eagle. What would flying monkeys and a girl trying to get home provide? Then it dawned on me - using several different film clips might do the trick. Since I plan to teach concepts related to Expressive Art Therapy, I could pull from different videos, films and movies to convey and provide the components I want to use. The world keeps becoming a smaller place all the time!
The thought of making such a rich series of videos to be used within a multimedia online instruction module seems like a daunting task and one that would require much time, thought, planning and even video production skills that I do not currently possess. So, it made me question how would someone like me actually produce a module that contains video which would be sophisticated enough to be broken down into "sub-problems" to be solved in order to achieve an overall successful cooperative learning environment? One that would help students acquire knowledge that is more alive, rather than just inert? Successful - also meaning that the learning situation would render knowledge that would continue to serve students well and be available for spontaneous use. How could I produce a video like that?! Or, would I really have to? The Wizard of Oz kept coming to mind.
Maybe the answer would be to use video/film that is already available, such as the Wizard of Oz. Some articles mentioned the use of other films as well. There are many movies that contain factual and historical data that could be used to convey and support teaching science and mathematical concepts. What would I teach with the Wizard of Oz? With the Jasper adventures the students had to dissect the videos to calculate flight paths, fuel requirements and other variables to save the wounded eagle. What would flying monkeys and a girl trying to get home provide? Then it dawned on me - using several different film clips might do the trick. Since I plan to teach concepts related to Expressive Art Therapy, I could pull from different videos, films and movies to convey and provide the components I want to use. The world keeps becoming a smaller place all the time!
Posted by Cindy at 3/12/2010 2:38 PM 
Categories: ECI 517
Tags: Advanced Multimedia ECI 517 Anchored Instruction
Categories: ECI 517
Tags: Advanced Multimedia ECI 517 Anchored Instruction
I know! That's where I got... we should use videos that have already been made!
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TI have seen the use of video clips in learning to introduce or elaborate on a subject quite often in military leadership scenarios. One particular one that comes to mind is the use of clips from the movie Saving Private Ryan during Officer training with the Air Force. The fog of war is often discussed in leadership yet is hard to simulate in a real-world context. Using the opening scene from Saving Private Ryan was an excellent way to introduce the material as Tom Hanks' character was caught up in the fog of war yet many around him were still dependent on his decision making ability. The viewing of this clip allowed the class to discuss the topic without having to setup an elaborate war situation...
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Cooolllll!!! At first while reading your post, I was like "Teaching using The Wizard of Oz? How is that possible?" But by the end of your post, I really started to think outside of the box and think that for a filmography or art class, you could use bits and pieces of different films to really teach different aspects of filming - camera angles, film types, etc (sorry I can't elaborate further but I have ZERO knowledge about that area).
I really like this post...not only because of how it goes into an example of Anchored Instruction but because I LOVE Wizard of Oz! Probably one of the movies that I've loved since childhood!
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Matthew, Michael,
Thanks for your comments. Looks like using other videos and film is a popular choice!
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Hi Candice! Thanks for following the yellow brick road with me!
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The idea of incorporating pieces film from a variety of films is really creative! This would be not only easy for the teacher to work with, but also fun for both teacher and student to experience. What a neat way to teach!
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