As an instructional coach one of the opportunities teachers have with our program's philosophy is the chance to record their own lessons in order for the teacher to identify areas they wish to improve. I have used Flip cameras in the past but have been given a GoPro Hero4 as a resource for teachers. I figured this would be a fantastic tool with the wide-angle lens to see students and the teacher in their environment. I also thought the technology could entice teachers to work with me with a goal of helping students in their classrooms. One teacher asked if it was possible to use the technology for her to record her experience at the Milwaukee Museum of Art - so in this case, bring to the students different type of classroom that is inaccessible to most students from Palatine, IL. I think this is a fantastic idea. The teacher will use the GoPro, the tool I intended to help teachers identify a strategy to improve learning in an indirect manner is becoming the direct method of instruction. The video will be posted for the students to view - perhaps in Schoology, or perhaps on her own blog. Either way, it is exciting that teachers are willing to be innovative. I understand the concept of a flipped class is not brand new, but this method can have potential to be effective. It is my plan to work on a plan with the teacher to make the strategy work for the students while, at the same time, understand the benefits of using the GoPro in the classroom for instructional coaching purposes or even giving teachers access to it to make more impactful lessons.
A link to the use of the GoPro by our teacher will be provided when she has completed her project.
