Reflective Journal on Project II (Camtasia studio 6 tutorial)

Reflective Journal on Project II (Camtasia studio 6 tutorial)

The last activity we have for this Module EDN418 is, we were asked to produce our own Video Tutorial of 15 minutes time on any particular lesson/Topic using Camtasia studio 6, record, edit and add some of the effects to our video tutorial.

In carrying out this activity I faced a lot of problems because I don’t have ideas or skills on how to go about it and more over our groups were all in different dzongkhags and it was very tough time for us to connect each other. Any way after having lot of discussion through mobile phones, we chat, and mail we have decided to produce video on tessellation from class six mathematic. Then we planned a lesson on it and divided the lesson into parts like 4-5 minutes video by each member.

As a teacher, I think this type of activity is very much useful. It will help motivate students, inform parents, and enhance learning by creating video lessons for viewing any were, on nearly any device.  Camtasia has all the editing tools to create the great video content we need to get the job done. Quickly record our webcam or screen, engage our viewers with a variety of effects, and easily share our videos to anyone, anywhere. It can show our ideas, spread the word, or share our knowledge with a video. From quick video demos to extensive video projects.

Engage Students with Video

It helps to record what's on our computer screen to create powerful video lessons? Narrate as we go then edit our videos by adding effects, green screen, or quizzes. Share with our students to watch on their own devices.

Add Interactivity for Customized Learning

We can add clickable hotspots (link) to deliver a custom experience within our lesson. We can also add a table of contents and search options. Pique students' interest by letting them chooses which topics to watch, at their own pace.

Assess Learning on the Spot

Add quizzes and comprehension questions to our lessons to see how students are learning. Students can take quizzes on their own devices - desktops, laptops, iPads, Android tablets, and most Android smart phones. We’ll receive daily email SCORM results that include an attached spreadsheet for easy review in Excel and more.

To be frank, through this module I really enjoyed doing all the activities which our tutor has assigned to us till date. Nevertheless, through this module I have also learned so many skills where I can apply those skills during our teaching and learning process as well as I can share those skills to my children and colleagues.

As Chinese proverb says, I see I remember, I hear I forget, I do I understand. Before I do this assignment I have little knowledge about ICT. Now after doing the assignments and projects in this particular module.  I have learnt a lot and gained knowledge and skills on ICT.

Education works best when it concentrates on thinking and understanding, rather than rote memorization. It is good to know that the two training colleges came up with the new strategies, which encourages regular and in-service teachers to change their ways of teaching from teacher-centered to child- centered using ICT and has the ever lasting impact on child’s learning.

Lastly I would like to thank my tutor Mr. Chenga Dorji for giving such an interesting and challenging project works and for his proper guidance and support during residential period at Samtse College of Education and throughout this semester. Last but not the least; I would like to thank my group (Tashi Sir, Mrs. Tenzin, Mrs, Sangay and Mrs. Rinchen) for cooperating with me to finish this project successfully.

                Thank you and Tashi Delek