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Getting in touch with my creative side

One of the modules I have to complete this semester is called “Teaching Across the Curriculum.” In this, we look at the different aspects of the curriculum in Scotland and talk about what we could teach within it and how we could teach it. As part of the module we were given a workshop on animation. In all honesty, I don’t see myself as a very arty person and can sometimes struggle when being creative. However, I grasped the opportunity with both hands and ended up having fun. Here is the video, Emma (a fellow teaching student) and I created.

I think this type of animation will help children to develop many skills. They will be able to develop their skills when using a camera and – in this case – a microphone. They will also be able to develop the skills of the software used to create the animation. Along with ICT skills, I believe that group animations will allow children to develop their team working skills, their communication skills, patience and the ability to recognise that no one should be left out – everyone’s input is of equal value.

I feel that animation fits into two experiences and outcomes for Technology in Curriculum for Excellence. These are:

“I enjoy taking photographs or recording sound and images to represent my experiences and the world around me.”  TCH 0-04b

and

“I can create, capture and manipulate sounds, text and images to communicate experiences, ideas and information in creative and engaging ways.” TCH 1-04b / TCH 2-04b

 

Welcome to your WordPress eportfolio

Welcome to your eportfolio. This is where you will document and share your professional thoughts and experiences over the course of your study at the University of Dundee and beyond that when you begin teaching. You have the control over what you want to make public and what you would rather keep on a password protected page.

The eportfolio in the form of this WordPress blog allows you to pull in material from other digital sources:

You can pull in a YouTube video:

You can pull in a Soundcloud audio track:

You can pull in a Flickr page

Teacher, Lorraine Lapthorne conducts her class in the Grade Two room at the Drouin State School, Drouin, Victoria

You can just about pull in anything that you think will add substance and depth to your writing.