This is an Introduction to Shakespeare Vidcast.
The curriculum this vidcast addresses is located in the standards of Reading and Writing of the Language Arts Core. Specifically contributing to the “comprehension of literary text by evaluating setting as it contributes to characterization, plot or theme” and analyzing “assumptions and perceptions by examining connections between texts, between texts and self, and between texts and different world connections.”
The topic for this vidcast was chosen because students are often intimidated by Shakespeare and his works. Creating a Photo Story to introduce the unit of instruction can help make the content more accessible. Shakespeare’s works are awe inspiring but they are also applicable to teenage life today. Examining not only the written word but modern adaptations helps students relate to the text. Utilizing technology also connects with the students because that is a language they speak.
A potential drawback to using this series in my future classroom is that I could change my mind on the play/s that I want to address or the angle at which I choose to come at them. This drawback could be surmounted by keeping an editable version of the vidcast and revising it as needed. I would very much like to utilize an introduction such as this in my classroom. I don’t know that I would want to introduce every unit with a Photo Story but for sure some of them would be greatly enhanced by utilizing technology. I am not well acquainted with the technologies we are learning in class. My previous experience was mostly of the word processing variety. I will need to practice more to feel comfortable with my abilities. I plan to do this because I feel that I and my future students will benefit greatly by including technology in classroom instruction and in their assignments.
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