The InTime Video that I watched for class was titled "Producing a Daily News Cast." I picked this video because I found it very interesting that this teacher produced a new show with her 6th grade students. The students write the scripts, do the interviews and even use a editing software program to finalize the video. This whole video intrigued me because as a middle school teacher myself, I could not imagine actually doing such an in depth process with 6th graders. I know that you need to give ALL students a chance, but from experience I find that my students have a hard time navigating the simple programs on a computer let alone video editing software.
The idea of a news show is great because it lets the rest of the school not only see what is going on in other classes and around the school, but allows those students to see how fun and exciting technology really can be. Lisa Carlon (teacher from the video) did a great job of really challenging her students and pushing them to explore technology. She also incorporates other subjects such as English, with the script writing.
After watching the video, it did open my eyes to how much more I could explore with my students, even the 6th graders. Our school does produce a news show, but it only comes out once a month and the librarian does all the editing. I think maybe if I can explore some of the software they use in our schools news show and have the kids plays with it, then they'll become familiar and have a chance to possibly edit the show themselves.
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