Developing Cross-AoLE Multimedia Creative Learning Projects

Course date: 18th Nov 2022

This course will allow teachers to explore the use of readily available technology that can add purpose and focus to thematic work and develop skills across a range of AoLEs. The day is workshop based with an emphasis on film-making and Expressive Arts.

This course will explore the potential for using film-making techniques with learners to showcase their development whilst creating purposeful and enjoyable video presentations. The course aims to equip practitioners to use equipment and software readily available in schools to work with learners to create content-rich media that learners can truly take ownership of.

This course has expired.
Target Group: Primary Teachers
Course Learning Objectives:
  •  Identify core DCF skills
  •  Identify core musical skills
  •  Develop a range of pedagogies
  •  Identify links between relevant learning experience, motivation and progression
  •  Network and share ideas with colleagues
Session 1 Filming using a mobile device or tablet:
  •  Planning & Storyboarding
  •  Basic filming techniques for getting the best looking footage
  •  Filming against a green screen
  •  Preparing pupil work for inclusion in a film (scanning, cropping and adjusting)
Editing using iMovie or Clip Champ:
  •  Placing clips on a timeline
  •  Replacing green backgrounds
  •  Recording voiceover or narration
  •  Adding music and sound effects
  •  Adding titles and transition effects
  •  Export and share
Session 2
  • Putting it into practice – Creating a short video on a cross curricular theme with a partner (or small
group) incorporating some of the techniques covered in session 1.

Course Presenters: Ellen Evans, Chris Potter

Ellen Evans

MUSIC, HEALTH and WELLBEING
Ellen Evans' formal teaching career began in London in 1997 before she returned to Wales and held roles including KS3 music co-ordinator, Head of Music in a secondary school and more recently as a Network Leader of Learning for the regional consortium.  In the latter Ellen worked supporting primary schools with their preparations for the New Curriculum for Wales with a particular focus on the DCF and Health and Wellbeing.  Whilst her classroom career was spent working in secondary schools this role also saw Ellen Evans undertake the delivery of extensive primary transition projects in addition to providing advice, training and support for colleagues in the delivery of music across all Keystages and the effective use of music technology in both the primary and secondary sectors.

Chris Potter

EXPRESSIVE ARTS, MUSIC, ICT
Chris Potter has been working in Primary Education since 1994. He has been a Class Teacher, Curriculum Leader for Music and ICT, Deputy and a Headteacher. During that time, Chris has gained a wealth of experience in getting children to express themselves creatively through music and drama.   Chris Potter's love for working as a roll-up-your-sleeves-and-get-stuck-in music educator has led to him taking the decision to leave leadership and offer his skills and his love for creative learning to a wider audience.   In Chris's 'spare' time, he is a composer, singer, conductor, French Horn player and self-confessed addict of everything to do with computers and gadgets!  He is extremely excited about being able to share with you his love for embedded, meaningful creative learning.

Course Location: South Wales - Cardiff

ADDRESS: Future Inn, Hemingway Road, Cardiff Bay, CF10 4AU
  START TIME: 8.30am coffee and registration for a 9.00am start
 
The Future Inn, Cardiff Bay https://www.futureinns.co.uk/cardiff/