After going through the actual video production
process this past week, I was reminded about how much actually goes into the
making of a video. Then after reading chapter 13, I was reminded about why I often
stress about this whole process. Ohler talks about how there are always new and
updated products coming out related to software, etc., and how it’s basically
impossible to stay up-to-date with all of that ever-changing information. He also
mentions how so much is available if you spend a little time searching for it
online...and that right there is my main problem. I always want to find the
best possible program or product for whatever it is I’m doing, and spend WAY
too much time online during these searches of mine. Looking for programs, reading
specifications, going through the reviews, debating on price...that time adds
up so fast! I appreciated Ohler’s suggestion to make a deal with yourself that,
“you will spend no more than X amount of time looking for something,” (Ohler,
2008, p.167), but wonder if I would actually be able to follow that piece of
advice. For the sake of this class, I am actually going to try that though, and
when working on our videos, I am going to try to specify a short amount of time
that I can spend doing my searches, after which I need to decide on something
and just go with it. In a few weeks, we shall see whether I can actually
succeed with that goal!
The other thoughts I had while reading this chapter
involved all of the different suggestions Ohler had on specific materials. I feel
like I have a lot of the basic technology needs for my classroom, but
definitely am guilty of wanting more even though it really isn’t necessary. I
feel a little silly admitting it, but all of Ohler’s explanations and talk about the
wireless microphones is really making me want to invest in one...like now! I’m
not even entirely sure what a wireless mic is (obviously I have an idea, but I’m
having trouble picturing using one with students, and just am not sure about
the look, ease of use, etc.), but now I really want to get one to use in my
classroom as I attempt to start some DST in the near future. Luckily Ohler also
has his list of resources in the back of the book, so I will give that a look
before I decide on anything. It just seems like having one of these could
really help make the DST process easier, and with younger kids, I am all for
anything like that! So overall, I definitely fell into the category Ohler
talked about of people who want the new gadgets, but because of his other good suggestions,
I think I will be able to make some good decisions about what I need or just
want, and then go from there.
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