Video Creation
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If a picture is worth 1000 words, what is a video worth?

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We're surrounded by a huge array of entertainment media every day, but take a moment to think about the kind of media you like for learning. Do you like learning with video, animation, audio, print, or something else? Do you prefer media that allows you to interact with it? Why is this type of media most engaging to you?

Have you or one of your friends ever created a video about a hobby, sport, or interest? Creating videos for school is similar to making home videos in some ways, yet different in other ways. In this Thing, you will create an educational video. Before you start the process, view the short video below shared by Arroyo Seco Jr. High in Saugus, CA. Does the video communicate its message well? Why or why not?


Activity


Be a media-maker!  Create video using still images for younger students who are learning about digital citizenship or online safety.  Find out from your teacher which technology tools you should use for this project.  Regardless of your tools, your video project needs to include still images, text, and audio. Your project should do at least one of the following:
  • express an idea or viewpoint
  • persuade an audience 
  • compare and contrast 
  • present pros and cons
Carefully read the rubric to be sure you understand the learning targets.

Project sequence

Choose a topic and learn about it. If you've completed the thing called "Digital Citizenship", your research is already done; just choose a topic.
  1. Read about the basic steps of the video creation process. (pdf)
  2. Read through the Video production tips (camera shots, lighting, audio, etc.) from KidsVid.
  3. Create a plan for your video project. You can use the tools linked directly below or use other planning materials as provided by your teacher. Even paper and pencil or note cards works for storyboarding and scripting.
        Digital media project planning document:  Click on Word or PDF version
        Storyboarding templates are available online or to download from the following sites:
           http://generator.acmi.net.au/storyboard
           http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/storyboardpro
           http://theelearningcoach.com/resources/storyboard-depot/

4.     Ask your teacher to review and approve your plan before moving on. If needed, edit and resubmit your plan.
5.     Put your plan into action. Start collecting images (see Resources below) or taking or scanning pictures,  gather other media and resources, and using software such as those suggested below to put your media together.

Technology tools

6.     Create a video with software installed on a PC like Photo Story3.
        Here is a Photostory Tutorial  and information page from Jake's Online.

        OR: Create media using an online tool such as VoiceThread. Check with your teacher about log-in                     information.   

        Voicethread Tutorial- the basics in about 1 minute
        Commenting on a VoiceThread

7.    Cite your media sources in the project using a free online citation tool:  Secondary Citation Makers from         Oregon Schools Library Info System

8.   Congratulations! Ask your teacher about sharing or publishing your video. Some ideas for publishing: view        during a classroom performance, upload or embed your media to blog, wiki, course site in class, burn to            CD/DVD.


Resources

Search for and use copy-friendly images:

Cite your media sources in the project using a free online citation tool:
steps_of_classroom_video_production.pdf
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21things4studentsrubric-video_creation.pdf
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project_planning_for_21things_2011.pdf
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project_planning_for_21things_2011.doc
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Additional Activity

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Connections

NETS-S 4.b, 1.b, 5.a
METS 6-8.CI.2, 6-8.DC.1, 6-8.DC.5
Black and white photo credit: 
Image No: NA-4868-15 
Oliver, William J. William J. Oliver with camera. Glenbow Museum, Calgary, AB. Archives Photographs. Web. 28 Sep. 2010. <http://ww2.glenbow.org>.
Greg Marten, REMC 19W, Lenawee ISD
Kevin Clark-REMC 11; Berrien RESA; Berrien Springs, MI