My experience of using Camtasia

Camtasia is a video recording and editing software which allows us to develop video tutorials and upload them a well. Camtasia Studio is software which allows us to create presentations too. You can easily record software applications, PowerPoint presentations, and Web camera videos. We can have used the editor to edit the recording and enhance for emphasis. Share crystal-clear videos at any screen size…on Web pages, blogs, CDs, or portable devices like the iPod.

When I was in school most of my senior used to make a short video and I used to wonder how they edit or make their video. After reaching college we have to make short educational video and advocacy video in child development module where I was struggling in using video maker or Camtasia studio. Whenever my tutors give assignment on making an educational video for the children, I am the one who worried most of the time.  I should consider myself a very lucky person because I got an opportunity to learn how to use the Camtasia studio to make the video, edit video and presentation in the Camtasia studio. 

I think that every teacher should be able to use Camtasia as it will really help in the teaching and learning process. Every child possesses different learning styles and ability. Some children learn through using graphics, some may learn through visual representation and some may learn better by watching videos. For example, I learn best by watching through YouTube when I do not understand the concept and also when I faced difficulty in comprehension. Being as a teacher we should cater all the children with diverse learning styles. We should also keep in mind to take an account of children with disability.   

There are different types of features in this software which I have learned in this module ICT in teaching and learning are using transition in the video, inserting video, music where I can make video interesting and images, inserting caption and recording screen with and without a webcam, etc. We can also inert visual effect like cursor effects, shadows, coloring objects, and boarder allow you to customize your videos and make them look more professional.  As a future teacher, I can use this concept in the teaching and learning context as teaching-learning materials. Moreover, the student can be motivated and active in learning if we could make such a video. Below I have a promotional video that I have created using Camtasia studio. 

 

Microsoft Power Point Presentation in Education

In earlier days, most of the school in our country was not developed and most of the teachers were from India to teach Bhutanese students because Bhutan did not have a much-qualified teacher like today. The student will not have a book to read and write instead they have to write on a slate, now and then they have to erase those notes when it is time for another session. Most of us today will not actually remember when classrooms were using chalk and slate boards because many of us were exposed to different technologies. Now we have grown adapt to technologies like projectors, television and computers, laptops and iPad and cell phones.

In the world of technology, powerpoint presentations are slowly beginning to take over the out-dated job of scribbling on chalkboards. A power point presentation is a simple process which can be done by the non-computer oriented people as well as the experts. It involves creating slides, then projecting the slides on to a large projection screen and the presenter is in complete charge of slide transition in the presentation with a simple click of the mouse. It can be filled with bright colored fonts, with different design and animated effects to promote the interest of the student in the class.

A power point presentation is a highly powerful tool in the classroom, and as technology progresses so will the program. Many teachers like to use PowerPoint in the classroom because it is easy to use and it portrays information in a very organized manner. It can be an effective and efficient tool to use in the class while displaying information to the student. It also helps the presenter to organize their presentation instead of dealing with a handout. It enhances learning by providing a better understanding of the topic as well as motivating students.

When used effectively, it can provide a great deal of information to the audience by using the graphically enhanced effects. Powerpoint allows us to use images, audio, and video to have greater visual impact. I think using powerpoint improve the student’s learning motivation, increasing authentic materials for study, encouraging interaction between the teacher and students as well. Therefore, a powerpoint presentation can be an effective tool to present material in the classroom and encourage students learning.

ICT Integration in various subject area

During my school days, I was not aware of the words that typed in Dzongkha because I was not that much exposed to the use of ICT. After I joined in this college, I learned lot about the ICT and importance of ICT in our life as well as I being as future teacher. In the first semester, I learned about the use of different search engines, Microsoft word document, Microsoft excels sheet and Microsoft power point presentation. During second semester, I learned about the module 'Environmental Studies' (EVS) in Dzongkha. During that time, I was thinking that ICT cannot be used in dzongkha or ICT cannot be integrated in Dzongkha subject but I was wrong.

In that module, besides learning about teaching methods, strategies and skill, I learned about how to type words or letter in Dzongkha. When I learnt first time, I faced difficulty in recognizing the letter in Dzongkha as well as in order to type all the letters of dzongkha, I used to take more than 10 to 15 minutes. As time passes by I could learn how to type words or letters in dzongkha and I was able to recognize the letter in dzongkhag. Now when I type 30 alphabets of dzongkha I hardly take five minutes to complete.

Being a general graduate we are not only suppose to teach English subjects but also need to teach dzongkha subject as well. This module really helped me in teaching dzongkha subject using power point presentation and word processor and also helped me in doing dzongkhag assignment and presentation in the class. If I did not have that knowledge, I might have to write all in chart paper and paper and need to present in the class. Using PowerPoint saves time and can cover large amount of topic within set time. It can be effective and efficient tool to use in the class while displaying information to student. Moreover, when I need to write the assignment in dzongkha, it really saves time and it also helps in preparing the lesson plan too.

Integrating ICT in different subject is very important because I thought that ICT cannot be integrated in dzongkha subject but it is not like that. ICT can be integrated in different subject areas. During my schools day, until class 9 I have never seen my teaching using Microsoft power point presentation in teaching and learning process both in English and dzongkha. Moreover, many teachers were not competent in using ICT in teaching. Therefore, in today world ICT plays a vital role and it is very important for teacher to have ICT knowledge. 

ICT in Education

I think in the 21^st century, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is very important as many people recognized ICTs catalysts for change; in working conditions, handling and exchanging information, teaching methods, learning approaches, scientific research and in accessing information communication technologies. In this digital era, the use of ICT in the classroom is important for students to provide opportunities to learn and apply 21st-century skills. Moreover, ICT improves teaching and learning and its importance for teachers in performing their role of creators of pedagogical environments. ICT helps the teacher to present his or her teachings style attractively.

Being a future teacher, it is very important to have ICT knowledge because we may come across different learners with different learning styles. In order to cater to those students, the teacher needs to have ICT related knowledge. Teaching using power point presentation and showing video doesn’t mean using ICT in teaching and learning. It must add value to the lesson, must enhance students learning, to solve the problem and should create educational opportunities for the students.

ICT really made my life easy and more comfortable because before I came here to this college, I was having very little knowledge of ICT. During 1^st year 1^st semester, we learned one module called FIT. From that module, I learned new knowledge about ICT and it is very important for every future teacher as well as student to have the ICT knowledge. The most important thing that I learned from module was the use of different search engines in order to access to different information on the internet and also learned about the use of Microsoft Word document, Microsoft Excel worksheet, and power point presentation. Moreover, being a future teacher, it is very important to know how to prepare the progress report of students using the Microsoft Excel worksheet.

                                               

                                                Use Microsoft word document

During my teaching practice at Chukha Central School, ICT really helps in preparing progress report of students as I was assigned to be the class teacher of class V. If I do not have ICT knowledge, it would be very difficult for me to prepare progress report or consolidated sheet of my students. If a teacher does not have knowledge of ICT, I personally think that all work should be done by pen and paper. With the change in time, ICT plays a vital role in our daily life. Therefore, using ICT in the 21st-century setting plays a vital role. 

                                                Consolidated sheet of class IV