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After reading this article it is hard not to realize the power of using video with students. Describe a way you could use video in a similar way with your own K-12 students.
The idea of using video in schools opens up many opportunities for hands on, individual learning. In the past, I have considered the possibilities of video projects. One of my favorite ideas would be to create videos that deal with different countries and cultures throughout the world. This would allow the students to learn about cultures other than their own and build a greater feeling of tolerance towards other beliefs.
Another idea for a video, which I think would be fascinating, would be to have a class work together to make a miniature documentary about the city or town that the school is in. The students could look into the city’s history, which includes looking at older buildings, interviewing long time citizens, and even dealing with the historical society (if the town has one). The students can also get into the city government and see how it works. A final segment would deal with the modern situation of the city. They can film their favorite places or tell their favorite stories about living in that city. After all of the footage has been collected, they could go through and each edit their own movie about the town. This would help the students gain an awareness of their community and all of the opportunities they have to become involved.
Hello Sarah,
ReplyDeleteYou and I share similar ideas about video making. I believe that students would be more accepting of others if they can see the structure of other cultures. By being aware of other countries’ traditions, students would not be so judgmental of classmates who belong to a certain ethnicity. Your idea about video making is a great way to educate students to be global and understand differences and similarities between countries and traditions.
Maria