1. A Crash Course in Video-Taping Literacy Instruction

2. Meet the Video Camera Camera vs. VCR Modes Inserting Tapes The View Screen Monitoring Audio Levels Plugging in Microphones

3. Camera vs. VCR Mode Make sure to switch to “Camera” mode

4. Inserting Tapes Insert a blank tape... “carefully”...

5. View Screen/Audio Levels Monitor your subject (visually & aurally)

6. Plugging in Microphones Think carefully about plugging in mics.

7. Meet the Accessories Wireless Microphones –Transmitter –Microphone –Splitter

8. Meet the Accessories Shotgun Microphone Mini-DV Tapes Batteries (for camera / mics.) –9 volt for wireless mics. –303 (watch battery) for shotgun mics. –Rechargeable for camera

9. Things to Remember Always do a “sound check” –Audio levels on –Mic. plugged in –Mic. turned on –Mic. battery is working / new Turn switch to “Camera” mode (not VCR) Check battery / plug in camera Make sure to frame your shot –When in doubt, pull-back to capture everything –Capture the tutor, student, and student work

10. Example #1 Matt Tutoring Troy: Trouble with Centering and Sound

11. Example #2 Jeannette Leading Guided Reading: Centered and Great Sound

12. So... Let’s Play! Now, let’s have a few brave volunteers to walk through the steps of setting up the camera and recording some footage. Better to try it now and practice than wait and be flustered later!

13. Good Luck! Good luck video-taping If you encounter problems, talk to: –Rebecca Silverman –Jacy Ippolito (ippolija@gse.harvard.edu)ippolija@gse.harvard.edu