Studiocode

We are finally ready to delve into the tool!

Two papers in our readings provided the jumping off points for getting our minds around the use of the software.


 * HOT TEAM paragraph**: The first was a general introduction to the idea of using Studiocode in a classroom setting. Written back in 2006, it was a teaser for the concept- a video tool that you could use to gather information and synthesize that information on classroom behaviors and or responses, packaged up neatly for future analysis and reflection. That introduction paragraph by the Hot Team led to the writing of the Studio Code White Paper.

The **Studiocode White Paper** provided background on the program, an overview of its purpose, some of the nitty gritty details of procuring and paying for its use, costs involved, and a section on places where the Studiocode program could be improved for use, especially in an education use setting.

The White Paper begins with an overview of how video can be used in today's world:
 * Data sources for research projects
 * Real world examples to enhance instruction
 * Student self-analysis of performance
 * Supervision and feedback tool for students in field experience.

Once you agree that it indeed has potential, then the White Paper gives specific example of a flowchart demonstrsating its use: 1. Record classroom sessions 2. Import into Studiocode 3. Watch the video, marking occurrences of interest. 4. Use the program to compile a grouping of all those interesting instances. 5. Use that compilation for both QUALITATIVE and QUANTITATIVE explorations of behaviors.

Implications for use in teaching include an ability to use a single tool for video analysis-- otherwise computer platforms, play back machines, method of reporting would all be different. The program itself can be efficient (obviously after training in its use and procuring of the hardware necessary.) As a tool, video, and using Studiocode offers a method to allow for opportunities for both individual self reflection and supervision. Compilation of video clips with the same theme can be used to provide examples of best case scenarios, as well as opportunities to have different groups of people looking at the same video tape and extracting information in different ways- and then as a group reconvenes, sharing individual key points in a systematized presentation instead of wading through sometimes interminable amounts of footage not applicable to the issue at hand. Studiocode's videos are customizable, searchable (by search code or matrix), and easy to share.

Remembering that the goal of using Studiocode is to have another possible method to evaluate, analyze and reflect on your subject and gives us another tool in our tool box that can be sued along with other methods of observing classrooms and gathering data about all aspects of performance.