Why Classroom Documentaries
Introductions
Joe Dockery Adobe Education Leader
Teaching at Mount Si High School, Snoqualmie Valley School District
Class Web Site: http://sharepoint.snoqualmie.k12.wa.us/mshs/dockeryj/default.aspx
Conference and Workshop Site: http://www.mountsihighschool.com/directory/_dockeryj/conferences/index.html
Why Video in the Classroom
Digital video is a powerful communication tool that should be part of every student’s media literacy skills. Video production builds team work, interpersonal communication skills, writing, planning and decision making, as well as story telling. It is also really fun so you students will work really hard without even knowing it.
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Why Documentaries in the Classroom
Digital video is a powerful communication tool that should be part of every student’s media literacy skills. Video production builds team work, interpersonal communication skills, writing, planning and decision making, as well as story telling. It is also really fun so you students will work really hard without even knowing it.
Examples
Documentary Presentations
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
Pre-Production
My students are required to create a storyboard for most of their projects. I have included a lesson on Storyboarding you can use with your students.
Now move onto the Getting Started section to learn more about how easy it can be to work with Premiere Elements.