3/10/2019 0 Comments Benefits of TechnologyThere are many positive and some unforeseen benefits to having technology in a classroom. It enhances learning opportunities and provides a more equitable access to information. For example, we have been using our SET-BC iPads to conduct research by watching instructional videos. This has opened up a whole new way of learning for both my students and myself. Students who previously waited for teacher help are now viewing information at their own pace, stopping the video to take notes or draw labeled pictures and rewinding to ensure accuracy of information. Throughout this process, they display more independence and ownership in their work. In turn, this allows the teacher with more and different opportunities to support the diversity of learners in the classroom.
Having film technology in a classroom can also have unforeseen benefits. It exposes young children to new career possibilities and allows students with strong technical skills to develop a passion for the film industry. This has been the case with some of my students who are using the Padcaster studio to film other classes. They are learning the skills of a Boom Operator & Camera Operator. The role of Director of Photography, however remains in the hands of the teacher as there are some technical issues still to be worked out. One challenge we are encountering is related to memory capacity on the iPad pro. It quickly maxes out when multiple videos and images are stored in memory. When this happens the camera screen turns white and freezes. Once images and videos are removed from storage this seems to fix the problem but this has only started to occur recently.
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