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Teaching Resource |
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University:
Nottingham Trent University |
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Fellow: Allen Bower |
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Email: allen.bower@btopenworld.com |
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Final Report |
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Aims: |
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To establish an
interactive Virtual Teaching Resource using
DVD or Web based Media. There is a possibility
that these may need to interact. |
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The intention is
to develop two main themes: |
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Curriculum
solutions – appropriate to Key
Stage 3 and 4 (1) |
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Bite sized demonstrations –
processes and techniques (2) |
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Research and requirements
to reach the above aims: |
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| Camcorder |
This essentially
needs to be digital such that the format
is compatible with editing software.
Many tried before decision was made. |
| Editing Software |
Four packages evaluated. Sonic Moviemaker;
Ulead DVD Workshop; Sony Vegas Movie
Studio; Pinnacle Studio 9 plus. |
| DVD Authoring |
Three packages evaluated. Pinnacle
Studio 9; Sonic MyDVD; Sony Vegas DVD
Architect Studio. |
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Results of research: |
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| Camcorder |
This was
reasonably easy to achieve after reading
reviews and visiting local camera outlets.
Panasonic NVS120 chosen. |
| Editing Software |
A fairly lengthy and complex task
to work out merits and demerits. As
a novice editor I had to make judgements
based on reviews and personal observations
– very interesting and steep learning
curve. Pinnacle Studio 9 plus chosen
for user friendliness and screen layout. |
| DVD Authoring |
The title is not self-explanatory.
This is used to produce the menu pages
you see when first installing a DVD
and include moving menu images and navigating
buttons. Again a very lengthy procedure
of review and trials leading to choice
of Sonic MyDVD. |
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How the aims have been
met: |
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DVD media production |
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learning process in mastering the above-mentioned
equipment and software. The basic procedure
involves taking footage of student presentations,
which are imported into the editing
software in the form of ‘clips’.
The clips are then edited with effects
added in the form of transitions, titles,
and sound. This is saved in MPEG format
and then ‘rendered’ to produce
a consolidated format. The next stage
involves the organisation of all edited
movies into DVD media - essentially
forming the end product. |
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The original presentation
requirements were: |
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You will be required to personally
present your work in which you: |
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Set the
context for the activity |
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Outline the curricula aims –
learning outcomes |
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Clearly demonstrate how you achieved
your example solution |
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These requirements have been
completed and 30 trainee presentations have
been edited and are now available in DVD format.
See screen shot |
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A CD ROM has also been produced
which contains each of the trainee projects
in electronic format such that all work is
easily shared and subsequently modified. |
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How will the final product
be presented? |
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At the time of presentation
during June it is hoped that the DVD’s
and CDROM media will be available in a presentation
case with suitable graphics on the case and
on the discs. It is also hoped that the beginning
of the second aim will have
begun and some evidence will be presented.
However I now see this as an extension activity.
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How my
work is to be disseminated: |
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Many who are involved in our
Design and Technology community have viewed
some early and ongoing work. Their comments
have revealed that there is a sincere need
for this media to be available through a shared
resource. TEP have requested that this material
be placed on their website and it will of
course appear on the University VLP. |
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Has evaluation taken
place? |
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As mentioned above Advisers,
Teachers, Students and other professionals
have viewed this work and admire the work
involved. I have placed copies in a number
of schools that are currently making their
judgements. |
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Where next: |
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I feel this work should not
be just my responsibility but indeed built
into ITE schemes such that trainees become
proficient such that pupil virtual media will
be possible. |
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Each year there will be some
40 or so new projects that will emerge as
a shared resource. |
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On a personal basis, I have
been asked to video key Design and Technology
events and provide seminars at regional and
national venues. |
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