Video Project Reflection

April 19, 2010 Aboyd20

Well this project did not go as smoothly as I would have liked it to go. However, it was definitely a learning experience! My goal is to use this video-or one like it- in my classroom when introducing the different literary elements and how they work together to create an overall story. I decided to use Harry Potter as an example because it is so well known, and many are aware of the underlying messages within the text. The students and I could discuss this and then apply the terms-or more specifically the term allegory- to other more “traditional’ works throughout the semester, such as The Hobbit and other JRR Tolkien works or Animal Farm.

When creating this video I thought it would be easier for me because I was familiar with movie maker. Yet, I underestimated technology and how it will let you down when you need it most. After staring at the rubric for the project for about ten weeks, I decided it was time to get started. I soon realized my computer didn’t have movie maker so that was then installed. Following the installation of movie maker, my speakers decided not to work and this posed as a serious problem. However, somehow everything seemed to miraculously fix itself, and I was able to complete the project in a timely manner.

Once I finished creating the slides in power point, I imported them into movie maker, edited the slides with transitions and effects, and added music. It was a fairly simple process looking back, but it did prove to be very tedious!