I decided to create an Animoto that can be used as an introduction to a unit in geometry containing area formulas. The video shows the basic formulas with an example following each polygon. I would like to be able to create my own images in the future so that I can put specific examples that I would use in class. I would probably show this video multiple times until we have finished using all the formulas in the unit to help with repetition for the students.
I found this program easy to use and think that the more I use these videos in the class, the more it would be a good model for students using new technology. It is important for me to become more familiar with new technology in order for my students to learn how to use technology appropriately. I am thinking of having students use the program to create their own videos at the end of the year. This would be a good way for students to compile topics learned throughout the year and represent them to their peers. I can even see students taking pictures of their own work from their notebook to use in the video. I think that they would really have fun and take ownership with their pictures and music.
Laura, formulas can be tricky for kids to remember so I think it's great that you incorporated them into an animoto video. I also liked the visuals you used. The area of a circle can be complex to understand but the graphic you showed explained it nicely. I agree that this video should be shown multiple times in order to repeat the concepts. I've been doing the same thing with the animoto on the alphabet that I made for my kindergarten students.
ReplyDeleteI thought this was a cool way to introduce this topic to your class. I am sure area and perimeter are not shown this way in many classes. The pictures you were able to use for this project were very helpful, and if you provided your students with the link to the video they could also use it as a point of reference if they ever got stumped at home and didn't have the information in their notes.
ReplyDeleteI am pretty slow when it comes to math (different part of the brain) but this animoto explains the concept in a very clear and understandable manner so that even. Math dummy like me can follow it.
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