Kim's Journal # 3

JOURNAL # 3
Video in the Age of Participation
By Glen Bull

Digital video is entering un-chartered territory in the world of technology. The internet is full of video clips. Advances in technology have made it possible to engage students in a way that did not seem possible years ago. Sure, teachers showed videos and movies, but they had very little control over the content. Today, it is possible for teachers to view, create, edit, condense, and remix segments of digital videos that are directly related to the content standards.
The use of digital video and web cams allows the capture of life in the world that would otherwise go unseen. Some sites have created content clips for teachers like the Discovery Channel Annenberg Media and PBS. The web is full of video resources, but it is the individual teachers’ responsibility to integrate the appropriate video into the lessons. Video makes student learning more engaging. Video services are appearing that allow video sharing, and video tagging.


QUESTION # 1

What role will access to digital media have on the achievement gap?

The role that access to digital media has on the achievement gap can be positive or negative depending on its use. Digital media can be a powerful tool for low achieving students, English Language-Learners, and struggling readers.


QUESTION # 2

How much is too much video?

Too much video is when it becomes babysitting or entertainment rather than engaging students or meeting a specific goal or objective.