Hello world of Digital Technology & Social Media,
I choose to work with Ashley Hincks article “Digital Ghosts in the Classroom”. I choose to use Movavi Video Editor to create a video containing key concepts from the article.
To begin, Hincks’ article was an awesome read, I really enjoyed some of the concepts she chooses to isolate. In the article, she spoke a lot of creativity and how to incorporate that for all student. She used her digital pedagogy while portraying the concepts of templates and shortcuts which proves that students are used and familiar with step by step methods of direction. As this is being covered she hints that creativity is not being used and expressed by students as they simply follow templates and do not use other resources. Students follow templates to reassure success and that criteria are covered by what the teacher desires.
In Hincks article, she agrees that creativity is declined in schools and I can support that statement. having a teacher who was limited to digital technology for many reasons was a hindrance to my education. Not only did I not get the chance to create anything myself, but I never even got to see anybody work with technologies and spread creativity with youth in the purpose of education. Although throughout my education I have enjoyed simplistic work and getting familiar with important programs that are used in the field of work, I still would have liked to expand my creative instincts with technologies as I believe it can change someone’s decision on career choice. Personally, I am not great with technology but maybe I would have been with more exposure. Regardless, I feel for students who are technologically inclined and can excel as there are many careers in the field of technologies that do not apply to everyone and need specializations which would be achievable for them. As for a teaching standpoint, I will definitely encourage creative pathways and give opportunities for projects to be done online through digital technology applications.
Additionally, working with Movavi was a lesson in all, I challenged myself creatively and made myself a better computer person doing this. I learned key skills and expanded my technological knowledge. Movavi was limited however was easy to use and simplified a lot. The application was able to provide me with default setting and example to guide me through starting a video and from their creativity took the rest away. I enjoyed the fact that you could use many different technologies such as video and audio at the same time and in sync. This will help me bring creativity to every activity I do and allow me to effectively teach students.
Lastly, I will begin to incorporate technological ideas and creativity into the classroom. I believe it is crucial for students to have options and gain technological skills as the world is turning that way. I also realize that working hard on technological productions can be personally humbling, and can raise a major sense of pride amongst individuals. If a project can be rewarding to a student, I would rather they do it in that manner to inspire them to continue their life long education. I know that somehow my teaching will have the creativity and I will find many ways to incorporate it throughout many different pathways.
I hope you all enjoy the video/ slide-show voice over!