Background

Following a whole class enterprise discussion in was unanimously agreed that our enterprise this term would be a short WW2 drama.  As this was going to be presented to the whole school I suggested to my pupils the possibility of using FLIP cameras during the process, it if fair to say that they were more that interested.

How ICT supported learning and teaching

Self and Peer Assessment: The FLIP cameras provided excellent opportunities for both self and peer assessment.  Pupils were able to watch recordings of their performance and provide suggestions as to how they could improve their use of space, voice and facial expression.

Listening and Talking: In small groups pupils worked together to produce a short introduction to the WW2 drama.  The use of the FLIP cameras allowed this learning activity to be pupil led with greater pupil responsibility.

Literacy: Using the drama script, pupils recorded weekly fluency lessons.

Impact / conclusion

The opportunity to use FLIP cameras has had a very positive approach on the outcome of this enterprise.  The pupils, through self and peer assessment, were able to critique themselves and improve upon their performance. They were highly motivated and developed greater confidence in their abilities.  Many staff enquired about the FLIP cameras and as a result our school recently purchased seven cameras, one for each stage.