Some of your pupils will be familiar with the sequence of books by Susan Cooper.
The Dark is Rising tells the story of Will Stanton, who learns on the eve of his 11th birthday that he is actually the last of the "Old Ones," a group of immortal warriors and guardians dedicated to fighting the forces of the Dark. The Dark is amidst its last great Rising to defeat the Light and take free will from the human race forever. Will, having been born with a great gift of power, is called upon a monumental heroic quest.
Film Education have released a site linked to the new film based on the book:
The Dark is Rising.
It has links to Literacy, English, Art & Design, Maths and History apparently!
Wednesday, 26 September 2007
Look Again Guide - BFI
Look Again Download
This accessible and persuasive guide is for teachers of children from three to eleven years old, to help them extend and improve the way they use and teach about the moving image media. It has been developed by a UK-wide team of early years and primary teachers, advisers and teacher trainers.
Look Again! provides eight basic teaching techniques for the close study of film and television, a wealth of practical ideas for engaging children in analysis of moving image media, and powerful arguments for the value of such work in children's learning. It outlines the close connections between teaching literacy and cineliteracy, details how to engage children in the early years in discussing different aspects of moving image media and how to integrate these activities across the curriculum in primary schools.
The guide includes advice on how to manage teaching and learning in early years settings, classrooms and across the school, a model for learning progression, and an extensive list of further resources and resource providers.
This accessible and persuasive guide is for teachers of children from three to eleven years old, to help them extend and improve the way they use and teach about the moving image media. It has been developed by a UK-wide team of early years and primary teachers, advisers and teacher trainers.
Look Again! provides eight basic teaching techniques for the close study of film and television, a wealth of practical ideas for engaging children in analysis of moving image media, and powerful arguments for the value of such work in children's learning. It outlines the close connections between teaching literacy and cineliteracy, details how to engage children in the early years in discussing different aspects of moving image media and how to integrate these activities across the curriculum in primary schools.
The guide includes advice on how to manage teaching and learning in early years settings, classrooms and across the school, a model for learning progression, and an extensive list of further resources and resource providers.
Sunday, 23 September 2007
Blogging Info
I've been asked to include the two blogging sites I mentioned at the Visioning Day in Hemswell.
www.blogger.com allows the users to add video, images and text - but the stats are only from a counter you add yourself.
www.wordpress.com allows the user to add images and text. Using wordpress help and typing in 'slideshow' allows the user to create a slideshow of images. Stats are excellent and the user can create a walled garden approach by selecting not to include the address on Google or technorati (search engines). A favourite with schools.
www.blogger.com allows the users to add video, images and text - but the stats are only from a counter you add yourself.
www.wordpress.com allows the user to add images and text. Using wordpress help and typing in 'slideshow' allows the user to create a slideshow of images. Stats are excellent and the user can create a walled garden approach by selecting not to include the address on Google or technorati (search engines). A favourite with schools.
Friday, 21 September 2007
Wednesday, 19 September 2007
Blogging course
Just to let you know, there's a Blogging for Beginners course on the 5th December at the Mary Knox Centre.
I'll be getting people to set their own class blogs up and much more during the day.
It's in the new green course catalogue, although the date has now bee confirmed.
Book early!
I'll be getting people to set their own class blogs up and much more during the day.
It's in the new green course catalogue, although the date has now bee confirmed.
Book early!
Monday, 17 September 2007
Creating a movie to upload
I used Microsoft's Movie Maker 2 to create a file small enough not to take ages to upload or buffer for others to watch.
Here's how:
Here's how:
- Import your files or open a previously made video file. If you need to, add the imported files into the timeline and edit your movie together.
- Go to Finish Movie and Save to My Computer
- Give your masterpiece a name
- When prompted, choose Other Settings to set the file size - I choose Video for ISDN 48kbps to make it compact and bijou
The small size makes it easy for others to view the video via your site, it does however lose quality so it's up to you whether to choose a slightly greater size to improve the image and sound but wait a while to upload or buffer.
Be aware that most people won't wait for ever for a video to buffer across!
Subscribe to the blog using Google RSS Reader
Keep up to date with what's new on the Visual Literacy blog by using:
www.google.com/reader
It's easy to use, just follow the instructions or even watch the video!
www.google.com/reader
It's easy to use, just follow the instructions or even watch the video!
How to blog guide
The downloadable guide (in Publisher 2003) is available by clicking on the link below:
A Simple Guide to a Simple Blog
A Simple Guide to a Simple Blog
Friday, 14 September 2007
Visioning Day - Hemswell Court
The Agenda is as follows:
Coffee on arrival - 9.15
Session 1 - 9.30
Introduction, welcome
Coffee - 10.30
Session 2 - 11.00
Blogs et al
Lunch 12.00
Session 3 13.00
Progression led byDavid Sleight (Lincoln University)
Session 4 14.00
Helen Mytum Espresso
Finish 3.15
Tea available
Map of the local area: CLICK HERE
Coffee on arrival - 9.15
Session 1 - 9.30
Introduction, welcome
Coffee - 10.30
Session 2 - 11.00
Blogs et al
Lunch 12.00
Session 3 13.00
Progression led byDavid Sleight (Lincoln University)
Session 4 14.00
Helen Mytum Espresso
Finish 3.15
Tea available
Map of the local area: CLICK HERE
The Video Camera
You should be aware by now, because Steve Garner will have contacted the school, we are no longer advising schools to purchase the Digital Blue DMC2 or DMC3 video cameras for Visual Literacy.
After issues with a codec linked to the exported .avi file being used in Movie Maker or being seen in Media Player, it was felt best that an alternative was offered.
After issues with a codec linked to the exported .avi file being used in Movie Maker or being seen in Media Player, it was felt best that an alternative was offered.
After extensive searching and testing the Aiptek DV6800S was found to be the most suitable, the link takes you to the CPC Farnell site where the cameras can be purchased.
We also advise that you purchase 1GB SD Cards to go with the cameras. These dramatically increase the amount of video that can be taken and stored.
Wednesday, 12 September 2007
Visioning Day - Hemswell Cliff
Just to show you how easy it's to add video; here's a Jabberwocky animation.
It was edited together using animations created by pupils.
Animation day training letter
The above link (click on the header) goes to a letter which was sent to schools regarding the first pupil training day, for animation.
You also need to contact John or Andrew to arrange the staff 'Stop Motion' training twilight.
John and Andrew can be contacted via 01522 833350
You also need to contact John or Andrew to arrange the staff 'Stop Motion' training twilight.
John and Andrew can be contacted via 01522 833350
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