In-Situ this week, was a great experience. Being in a K-3 school, was very exciting. Going into the Grade 3 classroom, engaging with the students to make a stop motion short film was a fun, creative process.
A stop motion film, also known as a stop frame animation. Is a technique used in film making, where items are moved in very small increments. Each movement is taken by a photograph, and then streamed together at the end, as a film. It is very time consuming, but can be very enjoyable and creative. We used the app Zingo Studio.
Using the Gibb’s Reflective Learning Cycle
Description
We brainstormed ideas, using a sheet to plan out the story, and then began filming. Then after filming, we edited and added sounds and music, which was a collaboration with the students. After it was completed, the teacher uploaded and we each got to experience each other’s storytelling through our films.
Feelings
My feelings were excitement and joy.
Evaluation
The students had some great ideas and it was fun to incorporate them into the film. Seeing them excited and wanting to engage, was joy for me. Having each student involved was important. After evaluating the class, I really enjoyed how the students worked together. Most already knew some parts of how to create a stop motion short film. I wish there had of been more time to plan before jumping into creating.
Analyzing
I realized hands-on worked well with the grade 3 students.
Conclusion
I would have a longer time, or different class, to start the planning process, and work on the handout sheet beforehand, but I felt it was a very successful class and many laughs were shared! Using the Gibbs’ Reflective Learning Cycle helped break down my thoughts on the class.
Students had fun creative ways to involve each other and their pets. Our Stop Motion Film was something I might not always remember, but I will remember working with the students, and seeing their excitement when they watched the final product.