Application: Green Screen by Do Ink
Year: Foundation – Year 6
Strand: Digital technologies processes and production skills
Sub strands: Collaborating and managing
- 2.6 Work with others to create and organise ideas and information using information systems, and share these in safe online environments
- 4.7 Work with others to plan the creation and communication of ideas and information safely, applying agreed ethical and social protocols
- 6.9 Manage the creation and communication of ideas and information including online collaborative projects, applying agreed ethical, social and technical protocols
Link: https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/green-screen-by-do-ink/id730091131?mt=8
Cross curricula priorities
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders histories and culture
General capabilities
Literacy
Information and communication technology
Critical and creative thinking
Intercultural understanding
Links to other learning areas:
English, Science, History, Geography, and the Arts
Use in the classroom
This application can be used across a number of learning areas to demonstrate students understanding of a topic. It is a fun and engaging way for students to present their information gathered throughout a unit of work. Examples of lesson including this application are outlined below:
English: complete a book report and present the review using the application and multiple backgrounds such as a library setting.
Science: present their understanding of the solar system whilst “being” in space.
History: conduct an interview with a historical figure with the relevant background.
Geography: create a weather report to present the data collect as part of a unit of work.
The Arts: record a drama performance and place backgrounds in accordance with the story.
How to use the application
- Students record their information through a video with the green screen app.
- Once they are happy with their information they can add video or images behind them to show the theme.
- This video, once complete can be shared through blogs or amongst school networks for further education purposes.
By Leah McMerrin