Ready, Set, Record: Getting Started with Video Production Projects in Elementary School
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Colorado Convention Center, Bluebird Ballroom Lobby, Table 29
Presenters

Session description
Purpose & objective
The purpose of this session is to share with participants who want to explore the basics of video production with their elementary students. They will learn the introductory process of video production, including storyboarding, filming, and editing. As well as next steps, tips on incorporating visual effects and graphics using media tools like green screens, iMovie, and Canva. Throughout the session, participants can brainstorm project ideas, collaborate with peers, and receive guidance from the instructor. By the end of the workshop, teachers will leave with best practices for using video production as a teaching tool to engage and inspire their students while building essential skills such as creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration.
Outline
Activities will include: Presenter introductions (5 min), overview of the social studies technology integration project (10 minutes), overview of apps used and basic skills needed (15 minutes), breakdown of video production process (15 min), samples of student projects (20 minutes), Q & A (10-15 min). The remainder of time will be used for participants to outline how they could apply video production projects in their classrooms with presenter supporting and answering questions, and ending with time to share ideas (10 min).
Supporting research
Online Article include the following:
-A Class Video Project Can Empower Your Students: https://www.wgu.edu/heyteach/article/class-video-project-can-empower-your-students-01802.html
Session specifications
Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC
Tablet: Android, iOS, Windows
Collaborator
- Dedicate planning time to collaborate with colleagues to create authentic learning experiences that leverage technology.
Creative Communicator
- Students create original works or responsibly repurpose or remix digital resources into new creations.