Sunday, May 8, 2011
Blog Post Final Project Introduction
This video was created in Final Cut Pro 4.5 which is old and does not support MP4. The most difficult part was finding the clips and images. I used a program called Visual Hub to convert the material from MP4 to DV and then back to MP4 after editing. I spent way to much time on this... especially considering the result...
Considering Multimedia Learning based on research guidelines, this video is not demanding on the viewer. The basic points are simple and mostly conveyed in the voice-over supported by images.
However, some specific principles were applied. The Segmenting Principle was employed in that the Introduction was broken into three sections, each with a specific content. The Signaling Principle was used by titling each of the sections to prepare the viewer for the forthcoming content. The Modality Principle was applied by avoiding the use of text and focusing on the spoken word. The Personalization Principle was utilized on the vocal quality to give a sense of urgency to the message. The Image Principle was implemented in the avoidance of the narrator's image appearing in the video.
The soundtrack was intended to enhance the sense of urgency of the message. The viewer should have an uncomfortable feeling that encourages them to action. Hopefully the action is to think about how Internet technology can be applied to second language learning in creating authentic communication opportunities. Overall, the feeling should be one of motivation to learn more about the Social Network for Second Language Learning and that will come in the next video. So, was that feeling of motivation created?
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This looks quite promising, James. I especially liked a small comment tucked away in the dialog when you said that second language learners "think in their first language". I know I've probably heard that before, but it just hit home again that when we think about teaching a group of second language learners, its not just a language barrier we need to overcome, but a reasoning or thinking barrier as well.
ReplyDeleteI like how soft your voice is. The video right before part two is very dark. It is hard to see the people.
ReplyDeleteWell done James! The voiceover is very well paced and focused. Did you write it out first or wing it? Either way..its good. I also agree with Scott's mention of thinking in your first language. While I am NOT fluent in Spanish, I have a decent understanding of the language, however when speaking I always think in my head in English. Just a little nugget! Looking forward to seeing part 2!
ReplyDeleteNice Video. I am a Second Language learner. I am fluent in two other languages. Romanian and Russian.
ReplyDeleteExcellent job identifying the multimedia principles. There is somewhat of a cognitive overload that comes from the music, perhaps from its frequency that overloads thinking from images and two types of audio. It's not creating the exact type of desired urgency or motivation; perhaps if used sparingly it might be more effective in achieving the desired feelings.
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