The last month has been an interesting one, to say the least. While it is imperative that we, as educators, learn collaboration skills, the demands of creating a PSA as a team of four was an exercise in patience, tenacity, and understanding, more than actually learning how to use multimedia and video technology.
Our team was truly the model of a team. All four members contributed equally to the work and the project. We utilized our strengths and assigned roles relevant to those strengths. While this definitely got the job accomplished, I do not feel as if my understanding of the content grew to the extent I expected it to grow. Nevertheless, I do know that several of the things I learned, I am already using in my 8th grade ELA classroom.
For example, my students are in the midst of creating a video of their town to send to a school of teenagers in rural Zimbabwe. My knowledge of file conversion and shooting effective video has definitely enhanced the students’ work and understanding.
Reflection back on this project, I know I have gained knowledge. I am, however, disappointed that I have not learned more.
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