Screencasting of “How to do long division”
Process:
First I started by finding a platform that I could use to write the equations. I thought about a whiteboard because it is fun and an easy way to explain a process step by step. I used Lucidspark which is a white board website. I then downloaded Screenpal to record my screen and audio while I was presenting. One thing that would make this process easier that I could try in the future it getting a writing pad that connects to my laptop. That way instead of using my mouse, I could write on the writing pad for smoother writing.
Reflection:
- The audience that I had in mind for my screencasting presentation was grades 5-7 (or the age that one would learn long division). This is one of the reasons why I chose a whiteboard because it models step by step how to do it, as though I am with the student writing it in front of them.
- One principle that I had in mind was the Redundancy principle. I made sure to not incorporate too many images or too much text as it can distract the student from the whole point of the lesson. I was also aware of the Cognitive Load Theory, making sure to stick with a very basic tutorial for long division even though there are other ways to teach long division. By doing multiple examples and using the same process every time, it teaches the basics of solving these equations.
- The Redundancy principle is one that I haven’t necessarily followed in the past. I used to make all of my PowerPoint with many images and colours, which seems nice but is actually a distraction from the whole point of the presentation. Especially considering that my audience in this case is young children, things like images and colour can easily distract this age group.
Hi Charlie,
I really liked this blog post! The screencast that you’ve attached is really well done. You did a great job at following the redundancy principle, and it helped significantly in making the lesson really easy to follow. Another thing in particular that I really liked was the clarity of your voice. It wasn’t really discussed in this module, but I find that having a high quality microphone, in addition to a clear speaking voice, really enhances video lessons. It made it much easier to focus on the content being taught.
Hey Charlie! I really enjoyed your screencast, I like how you included a few different practice examples and spoke very clearly about the topic. I agree with your point about trying to be aware of the redundancy principle because I also find myself adding many images and color to my presentations, when in reality it is not helpful for a younger audience.
Great job with this post!
Hi Charlie,
Your process for creating the screencast using Lucid spark and Screenplay is well thought out. The focus on a clear and straightforward approach for teaching long division to a young audience is excellent. Your reflection on avoiding distractions like excessive images and colors shows a strong commitment to effective education. Great work