![]() The last part of creating an elementary news broadcast is editing. While this sounds overwhelming, my third graders are able to complete this job with little or no help-the hardest part for them is remembering to capitalize names when they type them in! To learn more, watch a short video tutorial here or go to. Layers and effects can be as simple or complex as the students choose to make them. Effects are added while students are recording, minimizing the time spent post-production and adding that extra look of professionalism. Want the students’ names to pop-up on the screen with your station logo while they are speaking? MimoLive allows that to happen. MimoLive ($200 annually) allows students to create and add layers, use multiple camera angles, and live stream, while also incorporating green screen technology. Using the camera installed on your computer forces you to face the computer towards the people you are recording, resulting in an awkward position for CameraKids and also making adding effects during the recording more challenging.Īn added benefit of using a webcam is that students can use MimoLive software. Process: I recommend using a USB connected webcam, rather than using the webcam preinstalled on many computers. Resources: a USB connected webcam, MimoLive software on computer My Top Pick: USB connected webcam and recording software To learn more, watch a short video tutorial here or go to. Additionally, simple edits can be made within the app. Using this app, students can record with or without the use of a green screen and add titles and other effects while recording. ![]() Process: This method requires Touchcast, a free app. Resources: iPad, TouchCast app, GreenScreen (optional) More: 6 Photography Apps and Ideas for the Classroom Option 3: Record with or without green screen and add edits within the app. Process – Students open the Doink Green Screen app ($2.99), choose an image or movie to place in the background and record the newscast directly from the app. Resources: iPad, Doink GreenScreen app, Green screen Process: Record the broadcast using the default camera app on the iPad and import the recordings into a video editing software for final revisions. Option 1: Default camera app, import into editing software. With these in place, I began trying various methods. I intentionally chose a webcam that was tripod compatible as well. If the Padcaster is too pricey, designate a sturdy location to record from. The Padcaster provides protection for your iPad and also easily attaches to a tripod. When using an iPad to record, I use the The Padcaster ($399). A tripod keeps the device steady and allows for height adjustments while reducing the risk of equipment damage. Regardless of the recording device you choose, I highly recommend using a tripod. The video quality and ease of use was significantly improved with the iPad and webcam. ![]() The video camera was quickly tossed aside as it became too complex and the quality of the recording was not great. I experimented with three recording devices-an iPad, video cameras (non-HD), and webcams. More: 5 Fun Vlogging Ideas for Every Teacher The Experimenting Here’s what I learned, how I got where I am today, and how you can try it too. My school takes pride in offering students a wide variety of leadership roles, therefore, it was very important for me to find the method of news broadcasting that allowed for the most student participation.Īs a result, the last option listed is the method I will continue to use, as it’s the best fit for my school. My personal goal was to find a technique that incorporated as many student jobs as possible. If your students are anything like mine, you probably have a handful or more of students who can teach you. Some prior experience with video editing is a bonus, but not necessary. Each has its own pros and cons and may work better for your school environment depending on your resources, knowledge, and equipment. I figured it was worth a try.Īfter a few months of training children and practicing with a variety of equipment and software, I unintentionally came up with four successful, inexpensive ways to record a news broadcast with elementary students. The presenter made it seem so easy and the equipment and experience needed was minimal. However, while attending TCEA’s (Texas Computer Educators Association) annual convention I dropped by a workshop focusing on beginning your own school-wide newscast for less than $200. It seemed like a monumental task requiring knowledge and technology that I didn’t believe I had. ![]() Organizing and managing a Daily Elementary News Program was something I always intentionally avoided. ![]()
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