This week in class we had the opportunity to create stop-motion videos in a Grade 5 class at a neighboring school in our community. It was so fun! I have never made stop motion videos before or thought about how they could be integrated into teaching. The app we used was Stop Motion Studio, and I would highly recommend using this app if you are interested in implementing stop motion video into your own classroom! 

Class Experience

Last week we were brought into the world of stop motion video. I have never worked with stop motion video before but since Alli introduced it to us last week I felt more confident in our In-Situ. First, we were given the opportunity to create a stop motion video with some of our classmates in class last week. This experience made me realize how tedious and time consuming it is to create stop motion videos. Moving an object just little by little to create a video was definitely something new. As educators we are always rushing to get things done but this activity makes me slow down and appreciate the process. 

Below is the video we created in class:

In-Situ Experience

Credits to Alli Kostiuk

This week we went into a classroom and worked with grade 5 students. I have documented the experience using the Gibbs’ Reflection Cycle, allowing me an opportunity to adequately reflect on my experience.

I have put my reflection on a one page document using Canva to help explain the entire process. See below: 

To fully appreciate the experience I will include two videos. Video #1 was filmed first and we as the student teachers acted as facilitators. We were involved in the process and helped students focus their ideas and work through their first experience with stop motion video. Our involvement inspired students to then come up with their own ideas and work more independently. Video #2 was filmed by students allowing them to tell their own story and do what they were passionate about doing. The only assistance we as student teachers provided was holding the camera. The products (videos below) reflect the two different processes.

Video #1: Student with Student Teacher as Facilitators

Video #2: Students as Facilitators 

Overall this was a fantastic experience. I learned a lot and can see myself using many of these skills in my classroom one day!

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