Journal # 3

Video in the age of participation By: Glen Bull

The article by Glen Bull deals with using video in the classroom. Many teachers are beginning to switch from the cassette where they spent large amount of time fast forwarding to get to the section to the quicker and more efficient online video. With online video teachers are able to pin point exact points to start, edit out unwanted material and put different videos together to make one. The article talks about a website can DEN where teachers are able to edit and remix videos and then place this them online for others to see. This allows teachers to take videos and cut unwanted sections so they only have to use appropriate materials. This program is becoming very popular but the only downfall is only member can access the materials.

Should all people be allowed to access the DEN materials?
I think that all schools should gain access to the materials for their teachers. The materials on DEN are edited so that only what pertains to the copy remains on the video. This would help teachers who otherwise would have to go through the trouble of opening 5 videos up and showing clips of each. I think that if technology such as this was available in every classroom teachers would be much more willing to add videos into their lessons. So although I understand why a company wants to charge for its services I think teaching materials should be open to everyone.

How can video online add to a teachers lessons?
I believe that having a large array of teaching methods helps students with different learning abilities. A visual learner is going to do a lot better watch a video where they can see pictures then just hearing a lecture. Having videos online has helped more teachers to begin incorporating technology into their lessons. When I was in school watching a video was rare since the teacher had to ask permission for a TV to be brought it, set it up, and put the video in the right place. Having video online has allowed teachers a lot easier access to these same materials.