June 9 Blog number 12 YEH!

I have finally finished the survey and the Unit disposition rubric. I also finished writing my prototype pilot analysis. I discovered several changes that I will make when I create the DVD’s for my masters project. The analysis of the test results was interesting, and helped me focus on ways to improve the next project. I am glad that I will have the summer to read the two beginning Video books that I bought and will have time to practice before I begin the final projects. One thing I did realize while analyzing the project is that much of the learning of the students comes with practicing for the actual production of the video. I will not be doing a lot of preproduction during the summer, because I do not want to take these learning opportunities away from the students. I will however, get all of the scripts written and props created to make the process easier during the year. I will also get all of the power points that will be used fine-tuned over the summer. I am the most amazed at how much the writing of the literature review assisted me in making the project better. I will be working during the summer on adding to the literature review and adding to my master’s project. No time to get bored. Good luck everyone. See you on the 12^th.

June 4

Well I finished my prototype and the testing. I found a lot of little changes that need to be made, but over all it went nicely. The students did make growth and I guess that is what it is about. I did discover why it is important to test things out though. Things that may seem good in your mind, sometimes come out different. It is also nice to have another set of eyes on your project. I used sound spelling cards and realized, after a child informed me, that it was the letter I wanted, but not the sound. The students really enjoyed the DVD. I also got some great feedback from the two teachers who viewed it with their classes.

I spent the weekend working on the sample that I will demonstrate in class on the 12th and I am now in the process of finishing up my final paper on the prototype and the results of the entire process. See you all on the 12th.