FLIP cameras are small handheld video cameras that can record 30 or 60 minutes worth of video. They connect to your computer with a USB plug that “flips” out from the side of the camera. The functions are basic, but the ease of use will make you forget that is lacks some bells and whistles “regular” camcorders have. The flip camera is design for people to view and share video. Back in the old days, memories were recorded on a bulky video camera and watched on a TV using a VCR. Now technology allows videos to appear minutes after they were recorded. One of the main benefits of using a Flip is its ease of use. The camera starts up within seconds, and is very portable. To upload clips to a computer simply flip out a USB connection and hook it up. The small LCD screen helps save power. The camera is perfect for capturing random moments.
How can this tool be used?
The Flip Camera is great for the classroom for many different reasons. It is useful for teachers to track students’ progress and present lessons and presentations about their classroom to administrators. For example, teachers could use the camera while taking a running record of a students’ reading to ensure that the original assessment scores are accurate. Furthermore, they can chart fluency of their students’ and go back and show students’ their progress later in the year. Furthermore, it can be used to film student presentation and creative work for use in following years as models or as examples of lessons. Teachers can also record themselves and post their lessons on a class website to help students study and with their homework after school. It can also be great for recording and documenting field trips. This camera is also great for countless activities for students. The Flip camera is great for all sorts of projects throughout all disciples. Just a few ideas for student use include making trailers for books or movies, recording skits from plays or books they have read or written themselves, making documentaries on science issues discussed in the classroom, or demonstrations of how to solve a math problem. There are so many ways this camera can be incorporated into the classroom and it’s a fun way for students to get involved in their own learning and even some teaching!
Advantages of the Flip Camera in the Classroom
There are many benefits for using the Flip Camera in the classroom. First of all, it’s a great creative outlet for students. Students can express themselves by creating projects, ads, movies, trailers, and many more video projects for class. Too often students are forced to do worksheets and take tests in the classroom. The flip camera is a great way to liven up a classroom and make learning accessible to students in a fun and creative way. Its easy use makes it kid friendly and practical for the classroom. Its small size and weight are also very practical for use and storage in the classroom. Students (and teachers) won’t have any difficulty operating it, carrying it, or using the software. Learning how to operate the Flip Camera should only take one minute without consulting the instruction manual and the buttons are minimal. Also, video can be uploaded directly to YouTube. Posting their projects on YouTube is a great way to encourage kids to do their best and to share their work with friends and family.
It’s also great for use across all subjects. Video projects can incorporate multiple subjects at once while encouraging students to think creatively while also having fun. It can be used for simple things such as recording a presentation to more complex things like making a trailer for a book, documenting a field trip, doing a demonstration, or performing a skit. Again, its small nature makes it convenient for all the above situations, and many more!
Disadvantages of the Flip Camera in the Classroom
There are some difficulties to face if you want to incorporate the Flip camera into your classroom. For one, it is a rather big investment for a school to make. Schools are already strapped for cash in our failing economy, and cuts are often being made in the area of technology. One costs between $150-$200 depending on the model, and if an entire class is using them many will be needed. Furthermore, they are easily droppable, flushable, throw able, etc, and therefore a few are likely to be broken in the process of use. Replacement, therefore, can also add up.
Secondly, they aren’t the best option for capturing good audio. The camera picks up other voices and noises around it and therefore it can be difficult to hear the narration. This can be rather frustrating for students who have spent a lot of time working on their projects if the audio doesn’t work to their liking. Furthermore, it’s not a professional camera, and therefore doesn’t produce the world’s best quality film. Though this is usually ok for classroom use, if the students wanted to use them for something more formal, such as a state or national competition, this camera might not be appropriate.
Lastly, making films can be incredibly time-consuming. Teachers are already pressed for time everyday and it’s difficult to allot the proper amount of time for students to create quality projects. Between planning, practicing, filming and editing, making a film can take many hours that just aren’t available in the classroom. While students will certainly have more fun making a video, sometimes a worksheet can teach the same amount of material in a fraction of the amount of time.
To learn more about flip cameras
http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ELI7043.pdf
http://www.ehow.com/about_5048214_flip-camera.html
My Opinion about this tool
I think this is a good device to use in the classroom. This tool is a good way to integrate technology into the classroom. The flip can be used into the classroom many ways and make learning exciting. It is so simple to use and light weight it can even be trusted in the hands of younger kids. This is an excellent tool to have in the classroom.
Audience
Flip camera is so simple and easy to use it can be used in each grade level from k-12.
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