EDU 792 - Final Reflection

 

Taking a course in flipped learning and video production at Dominican University for my technology certificate and Masters program has been both rewarding and overwhelming. I learned about the importance of good lighting, sound, and video editing equipment and that virtually anything you want to learn about video production and editing you can find on a tutorial on YouTube. I feel like I have entered into another level of technological prowess, even though I am very much a beginner. Becoming more familiar iMovie and Powtoon has been very rewarding and seeing my initial ideas at the beginning of the week flourish into an actual video by the end of the week is pretty amazing. I even created my own YouTube channel and my very first podcast, which I never though I'd be able to do. I think my students would love that feeling of accomplishment as well. 

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In the future, I think creating more videos and trying to teach more content outside of the classroom can be really beneficial so that we have more time in class to work on activities and processing, which is key in a flipped classroom. Whether it's in my history or psychology courses, there is never enough time to get through everything I want to cover, so sending students home with a pre-recorded video with content may allow for more in class time for analysis and participation. This also encourages more application of knowledge which is key in Bloom's Taxonomy. After 15 years in the classroom, it's important to sharpen my skills, add to my toolbox, and not become complacent in my teaching craft. 

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I still feel that I have a lot to learn. I would like to learn more about how to use Open Broadcast Software (OBS) and green screen. I spoke to a colleague this week who had been using it extensively this school year, so I may ask him for some hands on tutorials. He brought a green cloth to school and had it hung behind his desk, he used all sorts of backgrounds and materials for remote teaching and the students really enjoyed it. I also want to get better at voice overs and adding special effects to my videos --- looks like I'll be surfing YouTube for more tutorials soon! I'm surprised by how much I learned and how much I have not learned. There is so much to cover that even in 8 weeks, more can be discovered. I'd like to get better at making review videos for AP Psychology for their exam, but slow and steady wins the race, I'll get there soon!