Welcoming Big Brother to the Classroom: Recording to Enhance Learning
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Welcoming big brother to the classroom: Recording to enhance learning Robert Stroud Kwansei Gakuin University [email protected]
Transcript of Welcoming Big Brother to the Classroom: Recording to Enhance Learning
Welcoming big brother to the classroom:
Recording to enhance learning
Robert StroudKwansei Gakuin [email protected]
Some important questionsHow should we record?Why should we record? When should we record?What should we record?Who should we record?Dangers Steps forward
Question...
What resources do you currently have available to record your students?
How should we record?Audio Versus VideoComputers Mobile DevicesDictaphonesCamerasTeacher Vs Student control
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What do you see as the benefits of recording your students during class?
Why should we record?The Theory –
Metacognitive learning – stepping outside yourself
Observational pressure – taking it seriously
Motivation – enjoyment and clear targetsImpact on learning -
EngagementNoticingRetention
Long-term impacts -Records for future studyA track record of progress
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At what stages of a class do you think it would be best to record students? The beginning? The end? All the time?
When should we record?
After consent!During ‘Task-Based Learning’Pre-task – preparation stageDuring-task – interaction stagePost-task – reinforcing learningOff task? – classroom interactions
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What exactly do you think you should record during a class? Conversations? Online chat?
What should we record?
Speaking Vs Writing Different modes of communication Different task typesIsolated versus continuous discourse
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Who do you think you should record during a class? Individual students? Large groups?
Who should we record?
IndividualsPairsGroupsWhole classThe teacher
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What are the dangers of recording in class?
Dangers
Ethical consentAnxietyDistractionTechnical issuesQualityTime used up in class
Steps forward
Why should I record my students?How will they benefit from it?How can I record my students?What resources do you have available?When should I record my students?What part of classes will get the most benefit?What should I record exactly?What areas of discourse/interaction would benefit the most?Who should I record?Individuals, groups, whole class, etc.
