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Flip Camera – p6 Netherton Primary

Background

Use of flip cameras across curriculum.
Drama: recording of class/group performance of ‘Macbeth’.
Health and Wellbeing: induction film for new P1 intake
ES: presenting knowledge of topic facts

How ICT supported learning and teaching

The recording of the performances enabled children to develop self- assessment and evaluation skills in Drama as it allowed them to observe their own input, use of voice and facial expressions.
The group of pupils recording induction film were able to develop their filming skills, use of IT equipment and evaluated their interview skills.
Some groups worked towards co-operatively presenting a short piece on their topic
An ICT development officer twice visited P6 class and, on both occasions, developed skills in using i-movie.

Impact / conclusion

The children were extremely enthusiastic about using the cameras and i-movie and are eager to develop skills.
The pupils were more confident in their use of technology and felt they had achieved success when they saw their end product.
They successfully contributed in group activities and were able to evaluate their own and others’ performances.
As a staff, we greatly appreciated ICT development officer’s teaching and support throughout as it developed our own skills and has enhanced our own teaching.
We look forward to repeating the process next session!

Flip Camera – Kilsyth Academy

Pupils were set the task of investigating how certain products are manufactured, thinking about the raw materials used and the processes involved. Instead of making a presentation and poster, the cameras were used to allow pupils to make a short film about their investigation.

How ICT supported learning and teaching

The cameras supported active learning through role playing in various ways Ð as scientists working in industry, as farmers explaining their methods, as news reporters and as members of a production team.
By filming instead of presenting pupils had less inhibitions about performing and the overall quality of their presentations was improved.
Pupils had to plan carefully their film and consider whether they had covered the intended learning outcomes that were to be explained to their audience. The cameras helped that as pupils could review and assess what they had completed.
Pupils also increased their ICT skills.

Impact / conclusion

A good level of pupil participation was noted, and most pupils really enjoyed producing this type of work. The main advantages of the cameras are in good self and peer assessment, and helping pupils improve their presentation skills.
The activity was carried out at the end of term for S2 when more time was available. To use the cameras pupils needed to learn how to use new software, and in downloading and editing films had a few teething problems. Overall the activity took longer than first anticipated.
I would certainly use the cameras again but encourage pupils to shoot film requiring minimal editing.