A study of 2 films (Assignment 1)

How does the film build real world connections to support student learning?

• 21st Century technologies

• Close ups/ Extreme close ups

• Real students and thought provoking comments

• Quick succession of similar themed shots

• Camera Blur

How does the film connect with the mathematics curriculum

• Display of a diverse range of technological devices

• Encourages technology use

• Researched facts

• Students will become engaged

Applications for the film in a mathematics teaching context

• Teachers: Encourage technology use

• Students: Promote discussion on technology

• Students: Create awareness

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How does the film build real world connections to support student learning?• High angle shots

• Full shots

• Depicts grandma as helpless

• A little freedom in the classroom can assist in students supporting their own learning

How does the film connect with the mathematics curriculum

• Grandma doesn’t talk much

• Encourages improved communication

• Film is a prime example of visual communication

• Encourages students to communicate via different mediums

Applications for the film in a mathematics teaching context

• Teachers: Encourage freedom in classroom

• Students: Encourage other communication mediums

• Students: A good base for setting students a film-making task to do with a mathematical concept