Computer Science Lesson Plan
Class: 5 - Lesson: 7 Format Factory (Insert Video, Audio and Change Format)

Purpose: To learn how to capture photos, audio and video; how to convert the format of audio and video; and how to insert audio and video into a presentation. Gaining knowledge of advanced tools (Format Factory).

No. of Classes

One or two classes (teacher's decision).

Material Required

Laptop with camera, OpenOffice, Format Factory or Media Cope, any MP4 and MP3 files.

Curriculum Content
  • 5.1.1) Video Insert
  • 5.1.5) sound
  • 6) Other applications of computers
  • 6.1) Camera
  • 6.2) Video
  • 6.3) Format Manipulation
  • 6.4) Audio
    •
    Prior Knowledge

    Students should know:

  • How to type text.
  • The basics of 'Impress'.

    • Exercise

    Exercise 1


    1. How do you capture a photo and record audio and video using the laptop camera?

    Exercise 2


    1. How do you convert the format of a video and insert it into a presentation?

    Exercise 3


    1. Convert a video file to an audio file; join audio files; join video files; join video and audio; and convert video to an image.

    Solution


  • Link to view the solution video for Exercise 1. (Capture photo,video from laptop camera & audio record)
  • Link to view the solution video for Exercise 2. (Video, audio insert)
  • Link to view the solution video for Exercise 3. (Video and audio joiner)
  • Link to view the solution video for Exercise 3. (Converter)

    • Teacher Instructions
    1. Teachers should explain the file extensions of images, audio and video.
    2. Make the students convert a video from one format to another.
    3. While teaching, use the terms "Format Factory" and "convert", etc., so that students become familiar with them.
    4. Teachers should have the material video files ready for the exercise.
    5. Explain to the students why we need to convert the format of audio and video files.
    6. Point out aspect ratio to the students. If a picture or video is made only broader or only longer, the people and other real-life objects in it will not look proper. We should try not to change the aspect ratio. If a picture is needed in a different aspect ratio (say a square picture is needed but a rectangular one is available), cropping may be a better option.