Unit 1: An Introduction to the Course
Goals/Objectives for the Unit:
- Students & instructor will begin to get to know each other. Instructor will gain an understanding of students' prior knowledge, interests, etc.
- Students will gain an understanding of the expectations/policies of the course.
- Students will begin to consider goals for their learning.
Day 1 (Aug. 28, 2019)
Icebreaker Activity (2 truths and a lie)
General Introductions (Instructor & students)...
Questionnaire and Discussion
Video Editing "Quiz" & Discussion of Results (Show Instructor Your Final Score)
Vision for Class & Course Expectations
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Homework:
Possibly: Read through the Course Expectations. (Or would we rather do this as in-class work? We'll decide together...) Practice active reading strategies. In other words, "mark up" the text. The following are suggestions:Highlight, underline, and/or put a star next to things you think are especially important.Circle and put a question mark next to things you question, would like to know more about, and/or disagree with.Write margin notes as you go...questions you have, connections you make, general thoughts...
Get course expectations signed by: (What due date sounds reasonable?)
Students decided they would rather go through the course ex
Day 2 (Aug. 29,2019)
- ADDED: Three students missed the first day but were in class today. Therefore, we did another round of introductions and I tried to give a little overview of what those students missed on Aug. 28.
- Read through the Course Expectations. Practice active reading strategies. In other words, "mark up" the text. The following are suggestions:
- Highlight, underline, and/or put a star next to things you think are especially important.
- Circle and put a question mark next to things you question, would like to know more about, and/or disagree with.
- Write margin notes as you go...questions you have, connections you make, general thoughts...
- Students share examples of videos they have created (option/volunteer).
If time, students will begin to gain familiarity with the JVC 4K camera that we will be using.
Homework:
- Read rest of course expectations by Tues., Sept. 2
- Return signed course expectations slip by ---- (agree on due date)
- Questionnaire due Tues., Sept. 2 (For those not in class Wed., 8/28)
Day 3 (Aug. 30, 2019)
- Brief recap
- Any questions about the course expectations so far? (Some may not be done reading them yet.) Brief lecture/discussion on the policies.
- Any more videos to share?
- Mini-Lesson on Copyright and Free Use
- Pre-assessment & discussion
- Video (Disney)
- Lecture/discussion
If time, Introduction to the JVC 4K camera, microphones, etc.If time, students will have time to work on their homework for Tues.
Optional: Read this article about copyright and fair use.
Homework:
- Read rest of course expectations by Tues., Sept. 2
- Return signed course expectations slip by ---- (agree on due date)
- Questionnaire due Tues., Sept. 2 (For those not in class Wed., 8/28)
Day 4 (Sept. 3, 2019)
Due: Read course expectations by today. Questionnaire due Tues. for those who missed class on 8/28.
Brief recap. Review copyright.
Introduction to equipment.
Discuss ideas for upcoming projects.
Read intro. to How to Shoot Video that Doesn't Suck.
Homework:
Get course expectations signed by Fri., 9/6.
Read "12 Easy Ways to Make Your Video Better Now," p. 12-17.
Begin to think about our first video project: Asking students/staff how they feel about our district...(kind of a "welcome back" piece).
Day 5 (Sept. 4, 2019)
Recap
Due: Read "12 Easy Ways to Make Your Video Better Now," p. 12 -17.
1-day late: Questionnaire (those who missed class on 8/28).
Process p. 12 - 17: Write down 2 tips that make a lot of sense to you and you think you will try to use. Write down 1 tip that you have an issue with or you think might not apply in some circumstances, such as live streaming a sporting event. Discuss.
Read p. 137 - 142 (intended as in-class activity, may assign as homework if needed)
Pool ideas for questions to ask. Ideas for how/where to film our interview subjects?
Homework:
Read p. 20 - 27.