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Using Video to
Promote Learner Voice
Gary Tennant, Friday 27th October 2017
Open the TodaysMeet backchannel: http://today.io/1tnPD
Outcomes
•Incorporate video into effective materials-lite
teaching and learning.
•Use flipgrid confidently to set up speaking
practice opportunities inside and outside the
classroom.
•Use digital tools to develop engaging spoken
interaction practice opportunities.
Review Pre-Workshop Questions on Padlet
Using Video with Language Learners
https://padlet.com/10ants/obsdpqrbk848
Picture Dictations
A. Bus Stop Conversation
• I'm with you there.
• We're on the same page.
• You might have a point there.
B. The Goldfish Bowl
https://padlet.com/10ants/1wsb3bom3lr0
Flipgrid Response Steps
• Launch the flipgrid app
• Enter the grid code
• Click the button to Add Response
• Click the button to Record your response
• Click the button to review your recording
• If you’re happy with it click the button again. Otherwise it
• Snap a selfie and click on the button
• Enter info and submit
• Bingo!
Record your Flipgrid Response
Life in a Goldfish Bowl
topic code: 9b2766
https://flipgrid.com/9b2766
What makes a good video response?
Favourite Place for Lunch
https://flipgrid.com/445e49
Success criteria for a good talking head video
https://padlet.com/10ants/fwdwdsvxkrkg
Making Good Video Responses
• Prepare, make notes, memorise difficult parts, practise a couple of times before recording.
• Find a quiet place to shoot.
• Use a camera grip to keep the camera steady.
• Position the camera just a little bit above your eye level.
• Fill the frame with your head and shoulders.
• Don’t stand too far away from the device.
• Look straight at the camera lens, make eye contact.
• Don’t move around too much as you talk.
• Try to avoid ums, likes and so.
• Learn to be concise and simple.
• Speak slowly and clearly.
• Be direct about what you say, but act as if you’re talking to your grandmother.
• Smile and have fun.
Flipgrid - the basic features
ONE - 1 grid, many topics (free)
• flipGrid is simple
• build your grid
• add your topics
• students respond with their videos
• peers reply to responses
• transcripts available within the flipgrid Admin for the project owner.
CLASSROOM - many grids, private feedback
• feedback and assessment
How could you use flipgrid?
Here are some ideas:
https://padlet.com/janelle_safford/2uwhi3l2wx7l
Or make it into a discussion and vote on your favourite:
http://www.tricider.com/admin/3EOABbVuJAV/5gn1QTPk43p
Flipgrid Classroom Ideas
• Class journal
• Discussion board
• “What if …” video grid
• Book talk
• Social programme review
• "How to..." videos
• Three truths and a lie
• Show and tell videos
• Personal stories and anecdotes
• List videos
Backchannelling with TodaysMeet
•Reinforce task setting
•Link sharing
•Audience response (from everyone)
•Developing written accuracy / fluency
•Student contributions (ideas and links)
•Class notes (download)
Outcomes achieved?
•Incorporate video into effective materials-lite
teaching and learning.
•Use flipgrid confidently to set up speaking
practice opportunities inside and outside the
classroom.
•Use digital tools to develop engaging spoken
interaction practice opportunities.
Feedback and Evaluation
One action?
https://www.librarything.com/work/20555556/book/147510715
Everything will be ok in the end.
If it’s not ok, it’s not the end.

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Using video to promote learner voice

  • 1. Using Video to Promote Learner Voice Gary Tennant, Friday 27th October 2017 Open the TodaysMeet backchannel: http://today.io/1tnPD
  • 2. Outcomes •Incorporate video into effective materials-lite teaching and learning. •Use flipgrid confidently to set up speaking practice opportunities inside and outside the classroom. •Use digital tools to develop engaging spoken interaction practice opportunities.
  • 3. Review Pre-Workshop Questions on Padlet Using Video with Language Learners https://padlet.com/10ants/obsdpqrbk848
  • 4. Picture Dictations A. Bus Stop Conversation • I'm with you there. • We're on the same page. • You might have a point there. B. The Goldfish Bowl https://padlet.com/10ants/1wsb3bom3lr0
  • 5. Flipgrid Response Steps • Launch the flipgrid app • Enter the grid code • Click the button to Add Response • Click the button to Record your response • Click the button to review your recording • If you’re happy with it click the button again. Otherwise it • Snap a selfie and click on the button • Enter info and submit • Bingo!
  • 6. Record your Flipgrid Response Life in a Goldfish Bowl topic code: 9b2766 https://flipgrid.com/9b2766
  • 7. What makes a good video response? Favourite Place for Lunch https://flipgrid.com/445e49 Success criteria for a good talking head video https://padlet.com/10ants/fwdwdsvxkrkg
  • 8. Making Good Video Responses • Prepare, make notes, memorise difficult parts, practise a couple of times before recording. • Find a quiet place to shoot. • Use a camera grip to keep the camera steady. • Position the camera just a little bit above your eye level. • Fill the frame with your head and shoulders. • Don’t stand too far away from the device. • Look straight at the camera lens, make eye contact. • Don’t move around too much as you talk. • Try to avoid ums, likes and so. • Learn to be concise and simple. • Speak slowly and clearly. • Be direct about what you say, but act as if you’re talking to your grandmother. • Smile and have fun.
  • 9. Flipgrid - the basic features ONE - 1 grid, many topics (free) • flipGrid is simple • build your grid • add your topics • students respond with their videos • peers reply to responses • transcripts available within the flipgrid Admin for the project owner. CLASSROOM - many grids, private feedback • feedback and assessment
  • 10. How could you use flipgrid? Here are some ideas: https://padlet.com/janelle_safford/2uwhi3l2wx7l Or make it into a discussion and vote on your favourite: http://www.tricider.com/admin/3EOABbVuJAV/5gn1QTPk43p
  • 11. Flipgrid Classroom Ideas • Class journal • Discussion board • “What if …” video grid • Book talk • Social programme review • "How to..." videos • Three truths and a lie • Show and tell videos • Personal stories and anecdotes • List videos
  • 12. Backchannelling with TodaysMeet •Reinforce task setting •Link sharing •Audience response (from everyone) •Developing written accuracy / fluency •Student contributions (ideas and links) •Class notes (download)
  • 13. Outcomes achieved? •Incorporate video into effective materials-lite teaching and learning. •Use flipgrid confidently to set up speaking practice opportunities inside and outside the classroom. •Use digital tools to develop engaging spoken interaction practice opportunities.
  • 14. Feedback and Evaluation One action? https://www.librarything.com/work/20555556/book/147510715 Everything will be ok in the end. If it’s not ok, it’s not the end.