Teaching Strategies
Great Teaching Guides
Youth-Powered Video, “A hands-on Curriculum for Teaching Documentary”
EVC: http://www.evc.org/ $75
This PowerPoint presentation on Documentaries in the Classroom is a gold mine.
“Classroom Documentaries the Mechanics of Storytelling” by Andy Carvin
http://www.andycarvin.com/vlogging101/podcamp-edu.ppt
The Video Workflow
- Pre-Production (planning, writing, research, Storyboarding - (4:13)
- Storyboard (pdf)
- Treatment (Word)
- Talent Release (pdf)
- Shot List and Schedule (Word)
- Production (recording, creating, designing)
- Post Production (editing)
- Review
- Presentation
>> Presentation
Video Equipment
- Cameras – type, tape, batteries, chargers, bags, UV filter, white t-shirt
- Tripods – big and small, rack
- Lights, cookies, gels, C-stands, backdrops, others
- Audio: mics, cables, headphones, adapters
- Pre-Production Notebook
Interview Questions
The questions need to be open ended so that you can’t answer with a yes or no.
Try starting them with:
- Can you explain….
- Describe …..
- How do you feel about….
Copyright Law – Check out the resources
- Make it yourself
- Get permission
- Buy the license
Work in Teams
- Start with some team building activities.
- Plan teams based on your knowledge of group dynamics.
- Plan and produce in groups, edit in pairs or individually.
Reach Out to the Community
Have your students reach out to people in your community. Most people love getting involved in a cool project. Then follow up with a big thank you DVD and a nice article in the paper naming everyone involved.
Screen Capture Software
Adobe Captivate 3: http://www.adobe.com/products/captivate/
Adobe® Captivate™ 3 software enables anyone to rapidly create powerful and engaging simulations, software demonstrations, and scenario-based training without programming knowledge or multimedia skills.
Camtasia Studio 5: http://www.techsmith.com/camtasia.asp
Camtasia Studio is the complete professional solution for recording, editing and sharing high-quality screen video on the Web, CD-ROM and portable media players, including iPod.
Easily record your screen, PowerPoint, multiple audio tracks, and webcam video to create compelling training videos, screencasts, and presentations without ever leaving your desk. With the power of interactive Camtasia Studio videos, you can deliver high-quality content anytime, to even your most remote audience.
Free Tutorials
iTunes Podcast: http://www.apple.com/itunes/
This is a great source of free tutorials that students can watch/listen to on their computers or iPods. Many of them are very short (2-3 minutes) and make a great starter activity while you take attendance. Download and install iTunes. Then have students go to the “iTunes Store” and use the search box to find “Adobe Premiere” or any other product you are working with.
>> Tutorial (4:17)
Tutorials\podcast\podcast.html
DJTV (Digital Juice TV) http://www.digitaljuice.com/djtv
These are excellent 4-8 minute videos on all aspects of video production. This is a great filler when students complete a project early or you want a short activity