For the final push of my Technology Integration in the classroom course, I decided to do a claymation. I had so much fun...maybe a little too much fun creating this project. I never would have imagined that I would someday be able to put "creator of a claymation" as a part of my "things I never thought I'd do" list. My claymation was based off of an English and Language Arts Georgia performance standard for 4th graders. The standard is basically about identifying the main idea and supporting details. They are also required to present their knowledge visually, orally, and written. Switching to the role of the student, I had to write my story that included a main idea and supporting details. Mr. Johnson and his day off was the main idea for my story. The things that he had to do while on his day off, like taking care of his baby, feeding her, reading her a story, and trying to write his report for work, were all the supporting details. I think that this will definitely be a fun project and an engaging way to not only teach my future students, but a way for them to present information as well.
I was not the only one who decided to step up to the challenge of creating a claymation or stop motion. I had the opportunity to look at some of my other classmates projects. One of which belonged to David Smith. David did his stopmotion on species interaction. He included vocabulary and definitions and then illustrated that through his animation. It was very interesting to watch. His video was seamless and stayed on topic throughout the entire video. What I liked most about his stopmotion was that I forgot that I was watching a stopmotion. I really felt like I was watching the real thing. Ronica Williams is another classmate that did a claymation. Ronica's claymation was based off of a historical event. She too gave informative descriptions and then illustrated the point. I viewed just about everyone's work in my class. I think that all of us did a really good job, and really put forth the effort to not just do it right, but make it entertaining as well.
I know I have stated this before, but even though this class was challenging, I am so happy that I stuck it out. I really did learn so much in a short period of time. I will continue to keep blogging and posting my work throughout my academic career. It is my prayer that all of my classmates succeed, continue to master the craft of teaching, never be afraid of innovation, always be innovative, and continue to be passionate about teaching.
I thank Dr. Eley for being patient and understanding, even with all of my silly questions and blank stares. You will always be one of the stories that I tell my children and students. I can hear myself now, "You want to know what tough is? Did I just hear you say this was challenging? Oh yeah, well you try creating a podcast, webquest, and claymation all while you have a major paper due and haven't slept since last week, and then go to your full time job and then you tell me what's challenging!" LOL.
Be blessed everyone! Live like it's your last breath, sing like no one is listening, dance like no one is watching, and teach like the world is waiting to learn from you!
Sincerely,
Lauren C. Caswell
I was not the only one who decided to step up to the challenge of creating a claymation or stop motion. I had the opportunity to look at some of my other classmates projects. One of which belonged to David Smith. David did his stopmotion on species interaction. He included vocabulary and definitions and then illustrated that through his animation. It was very interesting to watch. His video was seamless and stayed on topic throughout the entire video. What I liked most about his stopmotion was that I forgot that I was watching a stopmotion. I really felt like I was watching the real thing. Ronica Williams is another classmate that did a claymation. Ronica's claymation was based off of a historical event. She too gave informative descriptions and then illustrated the point. I viewed just about everyone's work in my class. I think that all of us did a really good job, and really put forth the effort to not just do it right, but make it entertaining as well.
I know I have stated this before, but even though this class was challenging, I am so happy that I stuck it out. I really did learn so much in a short period of time. I will continue to keep blogging and posting my work throughout my academic career. It is my prayer that all of my classmates succeed, continue to master the craft of teaching, never be afraid of innovation, always be innovative, and continue to be passionate about teaching.
I thank Dr. Eley for being patient and understanding, even with all of my silly questions and blank stares. You will always be one of the stories that I tell my children and students. I can hear myself now, "You want to know what tough is? Did I just hear you say this was challenging? Oh yeah, well you try creating a podcast, webquest, and claymation all while you have a major paper due and haven't slept since last week, and then go to your full time job and then you tell me what's challenging!" LOL.
Be blessed everyone! Live like it's your last breath, sing like no one is listening, dance like no one is watching, and teach like the world is waiting to learn from you!
Sincerely,
Lauren C. Caswell