Tonight was video night! Martin had pre-warned us that we would be making a video, or using previous video footage....but I dont have any previous footage on my smart phone that would be appropriate, so Gareth and I got creative! Actually, we made an awful video about the merits of the Ealing campus. My camera work was awful, and I couldn't even stand to listen to the whole 4 minutes of rubbish we talked. Nevertheless, it has been uploaded to my personal youtube channel for all to see! Youtube is a useful social media tool, made social by the fact that (as you will see) the videos don't have to be professionally produced, any old shaky hand can produce one! As well as uploading your own videos, you are able to make comment on those uploaded by other amateur hand!
As always a number of useful learning points emerged. Firstly, no video is a bad video. Using footage that isn't very watchable or user friendly can in itself be used as an example of how a better job could be done. A poorly put together video will still probably be engaged in by students (especially if it allows the opportunity for them to laugh at you!). Students can also watch the video, and make suggestions for how they could do a better job themselves. Finally, it gave us the opportunity to actually upload the video to youtube - another skill under the belt.
Downsides - well, I HATED having to listen to my own voice. I know it sounds hideous on camera, and so was reluctant to talk in the first place. Having this issue when students make the videos could actually stop them from engaging with the learning properly. Trolling may also present itself as a problem. Comments can be disabled from the video though, so this may get around the issue. However, turning off the comments section takes away a large part of the social media element.
Anyway, here it is.....don't judge too harshly!
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