Session+6

__**6.1 Opener**__

media type="custom" key="10018243" **Do you believe that videos can lead to innovation in the classroom? Explain.** I do think that videos can lead to innovation, both from an instructional standpoint and an assessment standpoint. By using video as an instructional tool shifts the power of the classroom---implying that the teacher in front of you is not the one primary source of knowledge (which I completely agree). Using it as an assessment tool empowers the student to see their potential as “a teacher.” But, the shift would need to happen with his question of “who is the teacher?’ Teaching and learning via video really does shift the paradigm of teacher and learner...opening up possibility. Again, much of my concern goes back to access of technology and curriculum alignment to make this possible.

**2. How does Prezi, the tool that Chris Anderson uses in the video, differ from traditional presentation tools in the classroom?** The fluidity of the Prezi really differs from traditional presentation tools—the gliding from one image to another & the shifts in size and focal points gives it a more natural feel than the clicking from one slide to another. Just from the one short clip, Prezi seems capable to do a lot more than traditional tools.

__**6.2 Video Resources **__ Invitation to World Literature Notes: This site is fantastic for upper level students who can browse the content and criticism (offers background information, notes, text, video, and criticism). Great for AP students

English Homework Help Notes: This site seems great for presentation tools (I liked complex-compound video) for the students. I also like the "Additional Resources" section. This would be useful as a quick how-to tool.

__**6.3 Frame, Focus, Follow Up **__


 * __Frame:__ Provide a context that helps students pay attention to the main content of the video. Ask students questions about the topic explored in the video to activate prior knowledge. When necessary, tell your students enough about the part of the story preceding the segment, so they can follow along.
 * __Focus:__ Help students notice the important moments in the video by providing them with a specific focus, something to look for while they watch. Without a focus for viewing, students see all sorts of interesting details - but not necessarily the idea or information you want them to focus on.
 * __Follow-up:__ Provide an opportunity for students to summarize what they saw - because they will see different things, and not always what you expected them to see! Re-telling what they saw helps students consolidate their understanding and remember it.

__**6.6 Create Your Own Prezi **__ media type="custom" key="10024966"

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Response to Prezi: <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Well, in theory, I really like Prezi. But, after watching Anderson's video and reading the thread below the video, I couldn't stop asking myself...."I am just being sold a product here?" and "Is this really just a way to make ourselves feel validated?" So, the comments, in a way, tainted my experience with this...not to mention, I had a REALLY difficult time understanding how to use it--I do not think the functions are the most user friendly. I had to Google how to delete a frame, which I still do not know how to do, so forgive the amount of circles and rectangles going on. I had two computers going at once--one for the directions and one for the actual creation of the Prezi. All in all, I was that student who got caught up the mechanics of it all and slowly forgot the overall frame and focus. I would definitely have my students try this is my classroom, but it would require a substantial amount of time and planning with access to computers.