Final Design Project Implementation and Reflection

The following link to my website will guide you to "readers theater" written and performed by my Introduction to Acting students. Keep in mind that these were the first readings of their original works. They were new to writing and reading this type of theater script - but they're off to a great start and they look forward to performing some of these scripts live in January for two upcoming performances.

http://performingartsrock.pbworks.com/Original-Readers-Theater-Recordings

I am very excited about where this process of learning about and adding new technology in my classroom has led me and my students. Though I have a lot to learn - I have come a long way. A year ago, I was hesitant to use a video camera in class for fear that I wouldn't be able to hook it up to the TV/VCR correctly and replay it - or that I'd erase material on it. Now, I can, and do use a digital video camera, a flip camera and a digital audio recorder frequently in both of my classes. I know how to create MP3 files and WAV files - as well as how to use Windows Movie Maker to compress large files and put them on You Tube - I have my own channel with some of my own classroom videos. I know how to download, upload, link, and email anything - and I'm most proud that I have a working website and blog with which I can build on for the future. It has been a lot of work - and a new way of thinking and approaching what I teach and how I teach it - but I feel exhilirated by the possibilities. This is what I am taking with me now that this class is over: I've learned to think outside my box - to see things from a different perspective - to dive in with both feet - to let go of fear - to not give up - to ask questions and collaborate whenever possible - and to always have a back up plan. Thank you, Dr. Shutkin! This experience was MOST useful, memorable and fun! Best Wishes Always!!!

Below is one on my youtube videos. This is VERY rough. And the narrator is an 8th grade shadow whom I asked to participate.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFCh3f39iCQ