Horizon Report pg. 14-15

                                  



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Video tutorials can help students with questions on homework or test preparation. However, students are finding the value in creating tutorial videos themselves for other students. It is very beneficial to have learners create their own videos. If the learners have ownership over their learning and are afforded the opportunity to create videos explaining concepts and standards that they either have high interest in or maybe even something they struggled with that they have mastered and want to help others who may be struggling too. This not only gives them the ownership but also boosts confidence of those that may have previously struggled with learning in a traditional way with a textbook, paper and pencil. It also allows for creativity and making the material exciting. As a teacher, you can start seeing learner’s passions and their passion for various topics. There are many options available on how learners can create videos. I have seen the most learners using iMovie on either an iPad or a MacBook. It is mind blowing how much the learners know about iMovie and making them creatively. If you have access to iPad's learners using the app Explain Everything is a great resource to create a video. I have seen it used for explaining math concepts as well as literacy, comprehension even creative writing. Explain Everything is a unique screen casting interactive whiteboard. It is so user friendly that it can be used by kindergartners. I also really like iMotion HD as a mobile option for making videos. I love that students can use this app to make a time lapse or a stop motion style video. I could see this being beneficial especially in science but could be used across the board. You are able to combine still photos to form a video and with the paid version you have access to music as well as the option to upload directly to YouTube. If you have a channel for the student created videos this is a fantastic and straightforward way for learners to publish their videos. While there are way more than three options available there are the three I chose to share with you. If you would like additional help with one of these or looking for something else please do not hesitate to ask and I am more than happy to help.