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Educational Mini Clips ITEC -2007 Lab C135 9 to 12

Educational Mini Clips ITEC -2007 Lab C135 9 to 12. Dr. Robin Kay University of Ontario Institute of Technology Oshawa, Ontario. University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Opened Sept 2003 1 hour east of Toronto Focus on math & science Faculty of Education 70 IS students (2003)

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Educational Mini Clips ITEC -2007 Lab C135 9 to 12

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  1. Educational Mini ClipsITEC -2007Lab C1359 to 12 Dr. Robin Kay University of Ontario Institute of Technology Oshawa, Ontario

  2. University of Ontario Institute of Technology • Opened Sept 2003 • 1 hour east of Toronto • Focus on math & science • Faculty of Education • 70 IS students (2003) • 90 IS students (2004-5) • 215 PJ/IS students (2006) • 270 PJ/IS students (2007) • 4,300 students in total • Ubiquitous computing

  3. Overview • Warm-Up [10 min] • Overview of Mini-Clips [15 min] • What is a good explanation? [15 min] • Creating Clips [90 min] • Resources [10] • Summary [5]

  4. Support Web Site faculty.uoit.ca/kay/itec2007mc

  5. Where did you come from today? • Durham area • York area • KPR area • Toronto area • Waterloo area • Ottawa area • London area • Other

  6. What grade level do you teach? • Elementary students • Middle School Students • High School Students • Other

  7. What subject do you teach? • General (Elementary) • Math • Science • English • Social Sciences • Languages (e.g., French) • Arts • Other

  8. What is your comfort level with computers ? • Not at all comfortable • Somewhat Comfortable • Comfortable • Very Comfortable

  9. Do you ever get the feeling that your carefully thought out explanations are forgotten by students very quickly ? • Often • Sometimes • Rarely • Never

  10. Do you ever have to slow your class down for a few students who have trouble understanding your explanations ? • Often • Sometimes • Rarely • Never

  11. Do your students review for tests? • Often • Sometimes • Rarely • Never

  12. Do student absences create extra work for you? • Often • Sometimes • Rarely • Never

  13. How many hours per week do you spend giving extra help? • 15+ • 11-14 • 6-10 • 1-5

  14. Educational Mini Clips • 2-5 minute instructional video clip that focuses on a specific task or problem • Small, focussed, web accessible with VCR type controls

  15. Sample Clips 1. 2.

  16. Advantages of EMC Students • Alternative to the text-based instructions • Can view clips when they miss a class • Can view clips to work ahead • Good review for tests • Can view clips at their own pace • Can view clips at night (anytime) • Access to multiple methods and explanations • Equity in education 

  17. Advantages of EMC Teachers • Can share ideas, explanations and strategies with colleagues • Can develop explanation skills • Can review/learn content • Provide extra help to larger audience • Can help outside tutors understand your course • Enriches online courses 

  18. Advantages of EMC Parents • Understand what is expected of their child in a specific course • May be able to help their children better 

  19. BUT … • The mini clips are only as good as the explanations given

  20. Clip #1 – A good explanation? 1 • Strongly Agree • Agree • Neutral • Disagree • Strongly Disagree

  21. Clip #2 – A good explanation? 1 • Strongly Agree • Agree • Neutral • Disagree • Strongly Disagree

  22. Clip #3 – A good explanation? 1 • Strongly Agree • Agree • Neutral • Disagree • Strongly Disagree

  23. Good Explanation 2 • What is a good explanation? • Clear label for problem • Context of problem established • Make sure question is understood – don’t just read • Pace is relatively slow • All key steps are articulated • Visual supports used (e.g. diagrams, highlighting) • Key problem areas / typical mistakes noted • Tone of voice engaging / conversational NOT reading of formal • Layout easy to follow – not too crowded

  24. Creating Clips 3 $20 Free $200 $150 Free

  25. The BIG Picture • Plug in Tablet • Start SMART Notebook software • Start Camtasia to record your clip • Save Camtasia Clip

  26. 1. Plug in the Tablet 4 • Plug in your tablet (USB connection ) • If you hold the pen over the tablet, but don’t let it touch. Try moving the pen around. • The cursor should start moving if everything has gone well.

  27. 2. Start SMARTboard Notebook Software • Video Support: faculty.uoit.ca/kay/itec2007mc • Click on Start -> All Programs -> SMART Board Software -> Notebook Software • The Basic Tools • Pen and Highlighters • Creative Pen • Eraser • Lines • Shapes • Text

  28. Play with Notebook Software

  29. Recording with Camtasia 5 • Refer to Handout 5 • Watch me do steps 1 to 3 • Work in pairs to do steps 1 to 3

  30. Saving with Camtasia 6 • Refer to Handout 6 • Watch me do steps • Work in pairs to do steps

  31. TIPS for Creating Clips • Take 5-10 minutes to get used to tablet • Don’t try to be perfect • A little planning is required • 2-5 minutes is ideal length • Probably takes 20-30 minutes to develop a clip

  32. Practice 7 • Use Handout 7 to make a plan • Choose a very simple problem • Your goal is to produce a clip

  33. Consolidation • How was your experience creating clips? • Could/would you create mini-clips for your class? • Next Steps 

  34. Resources • Handouts • Web Pagefaculty.uoit.ca/kay/itec2007mc • Borrowing a Tablet Kitrobin.kay@uoit.ca 

  35. Sample Collections • Ontario (UOIT) • Grade 7 to 8 • Grades 9 to 12 • Grades 11 to 12 • Pre Calculus • Outside Ontario • Whiteboard Movies

  36. Summary • Educational Mini Clips are a way to reach more students • Students who miss class • Students who need extra time • Students who need review • Students who have busy lives • Students who like the web • Key features • Easily accessible • VCR control • One-to-one help

  37. Contact Information Robin Kay Assistant Professor UOIT- Faculty of Education 905-721-3111 ext. 2679 robin.kay@uoit.ca

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