The Mouse of Babes: The Winners of the California Student Media & Multimedia Festival Winners
The nation's oldest student festival collects media projects that tap deeply into student passions. Matching curriculum goals with technology tools taps this passion and their inner attitudes and enthusiasms motivate mastery. Watch examples from student work kindergarten through high school exhibiting humor, imagination, and expertise. Learn strategies to replicate these projects in your classroom.
Makin' Movies
The American Film Institute has released its K-12 Screen Ed curriculum as the video program "Lights! Camera! Education!" available through unitedstreaming. Learn from a twelve-year audiovideo K-12 veteran how to use the AFI’s years of experience working with students to integrate movie making into creative collaboration for all grade levels in any subject.
Digital Storytelling
Use writing and the tools and skills of 21st century learners to share compelling narratives and information in a variety of formats. Integrate images, narration, and sound to build authentic stories from students. Using a variety of formats that students already understand, learn to blend curriculum objectives with first person experience. From personal stories to commercials and movie trailers, let your students' voices be heard.