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Lesson 3 : Obtain Video Recording Ability

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 The methods that I will be using to record my video lessons for my student teaching experience will consists of my phone and a tripod. I have a my tripod centered in an area where I can get the full frame of the students that signed the Media Release forms along with the view of the front of the classroom. This week I recorded two video lessons with the class. To help me prepare for my lessons, I prepped all of materials in advance, reviewed the instructional videos that I would be using and rehearsed what I would say to the class the day before. This week we talked about diversity as a class and what that means. One of the things that we discussed first is our classroom room that states, "I will be kind to everyone". We talked about what it means to be kind and all of the different ways that we can be kind to everyone. In our class library we have multicultural  picture books displayed that students can select to read. Further into the lesson we talked about acceptance and
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Lesson 2: Permission to Obtain Video

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Initially before collecting the Media Release forms, I spoke with both my cooperating teacher and principal about the best ways to obtain this information for my student teaching. My principal informed me that in most cases the Media Release forms are filled out online during registration but she also provided me with paper copies just in case. I printed out the Video Recording Permission Request form from Grand Canyon University along with the Media Release forms for my school district (DeKalb County). Once I printed both forms out, I stapled and attached a copy of the form to each student's agenda to take home and return by the end of the week on Friday. In, addition I posted a message on Class Dojo informing parents of the important documents that were sent home. Once, I collected  the forms back I scanned and uploaded each  document to a folder and saved it on a flash drive ( Grand Canyon Request forms only ). The Media Release forms that were collected for my school district w
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Lesson 1: Standard 8.2

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One of the ways that I engage students into technology in the classroom is through the use of document cameras, instructional videos, and interactive learning websites. I utilize the document camera frequently to project the lessons that we are working on during our instructional period with the class.  When I use the document camera, I model for students in real-time so the are able to follow along during the lesson as I guide them.
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All About Me

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 Hello my name is London Blake and I am in my last semester as a graduate student at Grand Canyon University. I am currently pursuing my master's degree in Elementary Education. This semester I am working as a student teacher candidate in a kindergarten classroom. I look forward to sharing my experiences as a student teacher with you! 
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