Video Creation as a Form of Active Learning

 Video Creation as a Form of Active Learning

In one of the topics in our CUTL Technology course we look at the use of video and audio in instruction.  Having students create their own videos as a form of assessment or "meaning making" is highlighted as the Number 1 pedagogical use of video. Several of the course participants comment favourably on the idea, though some ponder over logistical issues that might get in the way.   A few graduates of the course have successfully implemented the use of student videos, like Dr. Adrian Cashman of CERMES and Dr. Grace Fayombo of the School of Education who both made presentations on student-created videos as a learning tool at our inaugural Teaching With Technology Symposium last year 

A lecturer in the Faculty of Science and Technology at St. Augustine has taken the idea and is "running with it" in a big way. Jason Matthew teaches biochemistry and he is challenging his students in BIOL 2365 to "imagine, create and innovate" with video. The project, Biochemians Got Talent, required students to create 15-minute videos (a bit long, perhaps?) on any topic in the BIOL 2365 course syllabus. The project produced 30 videos which Mr. Matthew has made available on YouTube. He is interested in having biology and biochemistry students at UWI view and comment on the videos (and perhaps add to them as well!). So those of you who teach biology/biochemistry, please share with your students. It's an excellent way for students to "learn form each other".  Here is the link to the channel where you can view the videos LINK. Take a look and drop me a comment with your thoughts on the idea.   

(Just in case the link doesn't work, you can also go on the YouTube website (www.youtube.com) and type in BiochemJM in the search bar.