13/02/18
Movie Making
During our sixth session we explored the world of movie making and the importance of explaining and showing how to be safe online. “…The key idea [is] that e-safety is not about restricting children, but abut educating them”, (Beauchamp, 2012, p.58). Allowing children to use to technology and the internet is important as they develop and gain information and knowledge about modern ways of learning but also modern ways of interacting with friends online safely.
The Scottish Government (2015) have found evidence that digital technology, when used effectively, can raise the speed and depth of learning in science, mathematics as well as improve basic literacy and numeracy skills, (The Scottish Government, 2015).
Allowing children access to these necessary tools gives them the opportunity to communicate, express themselves and collaborate with others but also gives them the skills of being able to become functioning members of society, (Weiss, 2017).
“…Being literate in the twenty-first century incorporates more than simply being able to read and write. Children need to also learn how to use [and] present…” (Bennet, 2004, p.21). There are many ways to give children the chance to use digital technology in and out of the classroom, allowing them to present their thoughts and ideas in different ways, using different programmes such as iMovie.
Digital Literacy helps to develop:
- Practical & Functional skills
- Critical Thinking skills
- Awareness of e-safety
- Collaboration skills
- Ability to Find & Select Information
- Effective Communication
- Creativity
As part of our task we had to split into groups and create a movie to show the dangers of being online and how to be safe. Our group decided on a Snow White and Evil Queen theme to show that people can disguise themselves and pretend to be someone they aren’t to try and hurt you.
Reference List:
Beauchamp, G. (2012) ICT in the Primary Classroom: From Pedagogy top Practice. Pearson.
The Scottish Government (2015) Literature Review on the Impact of Digital Technology on Learning and Teaching. [Online] http://dera.ioe.ac.uk/24843/1/00489224.pdf [Accessed 19th March 2018]
Weiss, D. (2017) Time to Know blog [Online] https://www.timetoknow.com/blog/essential-digital-literacy-skills-for-the-21st-century-worker/ [Accessed 19th march 2018]
