Our 4th class we taught ourselves to use the "ReelDirector" app. Here is the YouTube video we viewed to learn how to use the app:
Our task was to create a 60 second commerical on assistive technology. My partner and I created a short script and filmed our commerical. We found out quickly that this app was very easy to figure out and we went through the process of editing our commerical with little trouble. Although we ended up with a 60 second commerical that was a couple minutes long, it was a fun process and I definately see the benefit of using this app in my classroom. It is very engaging and allows you to incorporate so many skills into one project.
If I were to create a project using "ReelDirector", I would assess many different skills. Some of these skills would be:
- Speaking and Listening outcomes
- social skills
- group work
- collboration
- leading
- communication skills
- etc.
- Sequencing
- Problem Solving
- Planning
- Script Writing
- Researching
- Technolgy Skills
- Purpose/Audience
- Persuasive Skills
- Content Outcomes
There are MANY ELA outcomes that could be assessed, plus any outcomes that other subject areas may include (i.e. showing a lab experiment for a science course). The great thing about this app and using it in the classroom is it will often bring the students to an "even playing field". There are many roles that each student could take on during the project and for a student that struggles with reading and/or writing, it is a great way to "blend in" and contribute equally within a group. The social aspects of a project like this are probably the most benefical and rewarding.
