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Using Digital Media in the Classroom

Video images are a powerful way to tell a story or explain something to others. Now, with the variety of tools available, almost anyone can create digital media. Look no further than YouTube! Creating digital media is a great way to engage students and address curriculum and comprehension. How can we leverage this technology that is becoming more and more prevalent in our classroom? We will take a look at the process, instructional relevance, and techniques for creating video as part of student learning.

[edit] Day 1

Welcome to Digital Media in the Classroom! This is the first workshop in a suite of 3 in which we are going to introduce the concept of digital media in the classroom, some examples of digital media (YouTube, TeacherTube, BOCES Resources, educator created, student created), and copyright issues related to creating such content.

First: I'm going to show you some examples that I'd like you to analyze and share what you feel are the important things each example shows. If you can analyze such content, then you will have an easier time creating a storyboard that will be relevant and instructionally sound.

• Original shinning trailer/Shinning Redo

What are the main differences between these videos? Think about how basic elements such as music and narration can have different appeal.

Now that we've seen some great examples, I'd like to discuss the concept of digital media. We've all heard of YouTube and we've all seen the phenomena behind such a popular, global, resource. Why do you think such content creates such interest? (have class discuss). Generally, digital media is current and relevant. There are numerous software applications for both Macs and PCs in which educators can make digital media to address instructional needs as well as engage students and encourage creativity for student created projects, as well as enhance learning and comprehension.

Prior to beginning such a project, we need to flesh out what the purpose of the media create is. Creating a storyboard, even a quick outline is essential to creating an instructional media that addresses essential questions and goals.

Let's start thinking about some important issues that need to be address when creating digital media. (Standards, curriculum, district initiatives). Ask educators to share ideas about their particular instructional area

[edit] Day 2

• Creating Film with Still Images
  • Creating historical Shorts
  • Creating a Story of your life
  • Creating a Story about learning (book review/ Alternate Endings)
  • Commercials
• Walk through the process
  • Storyboards
  • Music selection
• Creating a simple project for students to do.
  • Fliction

• Tools
  • Audactity
  • iMovie
  • MovieMaker
  • Photostory

[edit] Day 3