Notecard Confession

Objective:

• Given information about video production, teachers will create a "notecard confession" style video to introduce a unit of study or convey a concept covered in the course he/she teaches, in order to gain first-hand knowledge of filmmaking as an effective PBL format.

Process:

• Pick a process, significant individual, or major event covered in your course that students have found less than interesting or difficult to understand.

• Plan and create a "notecard confession" video, whereby the individual, event, or concept is not directly identified until the last notecard is displayed.

• This type of video is not meant to be a timeline, but a story that unfolds with each notecard presented, encouraging viewers to anticipate and/or question what is being "confessed" in the video. See the example below:

Instructions:

• You must first write a draft on the storyboard

• Final project should have between 20-40 cards

• Maximum of 8 words per card - get to the point!

• No spelling mistakes

• Cards written clearly with dark colored ink - preferably a marker

• Once notecards have been created: STOP! Reflect on what you have tried to convey with your notecards. Does it create interest/intrigue, or does it simply list dates or instructional steps?

• Video will be created on WeVideo using your Chromebook/laptop

• Be sure to practice timing the transition of notecards; having a partner read each card out loud may help

• You may choose a song to play in the background

• Your music, transitions, and FX must add value to the words, not distract the viewer

• Before you submit: STOP! Watch your video and reflect on what kind of impression this makes on your audience - does it evoke emotion or questions while informing?

Evaluation:

Submit Your Video: