Educational Mini Clips ITEC Lab C135 9 to 12 Dr. Robin Kay University of Ontario Institute of Technology Oshawa, Ontario

University of Ontario Institute of Technology Opened Sept hour east of Toronto Focus on math & science Faculty of Education 70 IS students (2003) 90 IS students (2004-5) 215 PJ/IS students (2006) 270 PJ/IS students (2007) 4,300 students in total Ubiquitous computing

Overview Warm-Up [10 min] Overview of Mini-Clips [15 min] What is a good explanation? [15 min] Creating Clips [90 min] Resources [10] Summary [5]

Support Web Site faculty.uoit.ca/kay/itec2007mc

Where did you come from today? A. Durham area B. York area C. KPR area D. Toronto area E. Waterloo area F. Ottawa area G. London area H. Other

What grade level do you teach? A. Elementary students B. Middle School Students C. High School Students D. Other

What subject do you teach? A. General (Elementary) B. Math C. Science D. English E. Social Sciences F. Languages (e.g., French) G. Arts H. Other

What is your comfort level with computers ? A. Not at all comfortable B. Somewhat Comfortable C. Comfortable D. Very Comfortable

Do you ever get the feeling that your carefully thought out explanations are forgotten by students very quickly ? A. Often B. Sometimes C. Rarely D. Never

Do you ever have to slow your class down for a few students who have trouble understanding your explanations ? A. Often B. Sometimes C. Rarely D. Never

Do your students review for tests? A. Often B. Sometimes C. Rarely D. Never

Do student absences create extra work for you? A. Often B. Sometimes C. Rarely D. Never

How many hours per week do you spend giving extra help? A. 15+ B C D. 1-5

Educational Mini Clips 2-5 minute instructional video clip that focuses on a specific task or problem Small, focussed, web accessible with VCR type controls

Sample Clips 1. 2.

Advantages of EMC Students Alternative to the text-based instructions Can view clips when they miss a class Can view clips to work ahead Good review for tests Can view clips at their own pace Can view clips at night (anytime) Access to multiple methods and explanations Equity in education 

Advantages of EMC Teachers Can share ideas, explanations and strategies with colleagues Can develop explanation skills Can review/learn content Provide extra help to larger audience Can help outside tutors understand your course Enriches online courses 

Advantages of EMC Parents Understand what is expected of their child in a specific course May be able to help their children better 

BUT … The mini clips are only as good as the explanations given

Clip #1 – A good explanation? A. Strongly Agree B. Agree C. Neutral D. Disagree E. Strongly Disagree 1 1

Clip #2 – A good explanation? A. Strongly Agree B. Agree C. Neutral D. Disagree E. Strongly Disagree 1 1

Clip #3 – A good explanation? A. Strongly Agree B. Agree C. Neutral D. Disagree E. Strongly Disagree 1 1

Good Explanation What is a good explanation? Clear label for problem Context of problem established Make sure question is understood – don’t just read Pace is relatively slow All key steps are articulated Visual supports used (e.g. diagrams, highlighting) Key problem areas / typical mistakes noted Tone of voice engaging / conversational NOT reading of formal Layout easy to follow – not too crowded 2 2

Creating Clips $200 $20 Free $150 Free 3 3

The BIG Picture 1. Plug in Tablet 2. Start SMART Notebook software 3. Start Camtasia to record your clip 4. Save Camtasia Clip

1. Plug in the Tablet Plug in your tablet (USB connection ) If you hold the pen over the tablet, but don’t let it touch. Try moving the pen around. The cursor should start moving if everything has gone well.  4 4

2. Start SMARTboard Notebook Software Video Support: faculty.uoit.ca/kay/itec2007mc faculty.uoit.ca/kay/itec2007mc Click on Start -> All Programs -> SMART Board Software -> Notebook Software The Basic Tools Pen and Highlighters Creative Pen Eraser Lines Shapes Text

Play with Notebook Software

Recording with Camtasia Refer to Handout 5 Watch me do steps 1 to 3 Work in pairs to do steps 1 to 3 5 5

Saving with Camtasia Refer to Handout 6 Watch me do steps Work in pairs to do steps 6 6

TIPS for Creating Clips Take 5-10 minutes to get used to tablet Don’t try to be perfect A little planning is required 2-5 minutes is ideal length Probably takes minutes to develop a clip

Practice Use Handout 7 to make a plan Choose a very simple problem Your goal is to produce a clip 7 7

Consolidation How was your experience creating clips? Could/would you create mini-clips for your class? Next Steps 

Resources Handouts Web Page faculty.uoit.ca/kay/itec2007mcfaculty.uoit.ca/kay/itec2007mc Borrowing a Tablet Kit

Sample Collections Ontario (UOIT) Grade 7 to 8 Grades 9 to 12 Grades 11 to 12 Pre Calculus Outside Ontario Whiteboard Movies

Summary Educational Mini Clips are a way to reach more students Students who miss class Students who need extra time Students who need review Students who have busy lives Students who like the web Key features Easily accessible VCR control One-to-one help

Contact Information Robin Kay Assistant Professor UOIT- Faculty of Education ext