Digital video in Maths
One simple example or digital video use would be of a maths class in groups videoing themselves solving problems. The videos are then swapped between groups with other groups being challenged to do the ‘voice overs’ to solving the problems. At the end everyone watches them, has a laugh. Check student learning by getting groups to share transcripts of their explanations but have them delete some key words. Other groups must then fill in the gaps. Teacher must check the scripts first.
Students could reflect on their learning by writing alternative solutions, commenting on possible points of confusion or where they have previously made mistakes with this material, or by making glossaries of new terms and alternative explanations.
Overall, it could be said that using digital video in teaching maths and science requires a balance between giving the students freedom to take projects in directions of their own choosing balanced with achieving the syllabus outcomes. With care, easily achievable!
(Written coinjointly with Mark CLANCY, my digital learning partner)
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