Video capture to facilitate self-correction

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Translated from the original French RECITDP document here:
http://www.recitdp.qc.ca/article.php3?id_article=134

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Title: Video capture to facilitate self-correction.

Cycle: Elementary: Cycle 2 and 3
           
Broad areas of learning: To be determined, according to the situation.

Cross-Curricular Competencies: Uses information and communication technologies.

Subject Specific:  Physical Education and Health

Competency: Performs movement skills in different physical activity settings.

Description:

This project allows students to view themselves after performing a motor action. The students are filmed by the teacher or a classmate while they execute their movements. Afterwards they can view which elements were successful or which need to improve. Finally, the students will be able to compare themselves to a pre-existing model (DVD, video sequence, etc…)

How to realize this project:

1-    Make available various apparatus that can capture video images (digital cameral, video camera).
2-    Film the students while they execute their motor skills.
3-    Allow the student to view their performance.
4-    Allow the student to comment on his/her performance.

Equipment needed:

-    Video camera
-    Digital camera
-    Computer to view performances
-    Wire needed to connect camera to the computer

Added value:

-    The student becomes more proficient at using technologies.
-    The student can see their performance and adapt or correct if needed.
-    Students can interact on their performances and possibly help one another.



For more information:

The handheld- sized computer (pocket PC): to facilitate self-correction after performing a motor skill