Ever since I
learned how to use Screencastify at the workshop a few weeks ago, I've been
thinking about how I can also get my students to practice English with it.
Then, I introduced them some famous teen YouTubers and their videos for the
next project, Self-Introduction in English. To motivate their interest of
learning, I also told them that they could showcase their talents, introduce
their hobbies or pets, and anything like that. As usual, they came up with the
script first, and then I helped revise it.
As a demonstration
of how to make a video with only a laptop, I gave an impromptu English speech
about my recent teaching demonstration in the classroom. Well, it was not bad
in terms of pronunciation and intonation, I think, even though I made a few mistakes.
If I want to make a perfect one, of course I'll have to do a lot more
preparation in advance. Then, I can also use the video editing software to cut
out unwanted parts.
Amy and Sherry
both have a beautiful voice. Amy is especially quite good at playing the
ukulele. They made this cover, A Little Happiness, which I taught last
semester. I almost had goosebumps while listening to them sing in the classroom
though they really didn't think they were that good.
Sherry was really
brave to be the first one recording her self-introduction. She worked hard on
her script as well. She talked about her personality, hobbies and how easily
she would be moved to tears by movies.
(To be continued)
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