We have found a variety of online resources, from film making in the classroom to media literacy and how to work with digital video.
Media Literacy Internet Links
Media Campaign – Campaign Publications
This website contains the first phase of the evaluation of the anti-drug campaign
University of Oregon, Center for advanced technology in education.
The Digital Book Report Contest
On-Point Radio & Storyteller George Green
“The Moth” founder George Dawes Green on the human hunger for storytelling.
Best Practices, evaluation guidance and numerous links to other resources.
This is the home site for the National Anti-Drug Campaign. In this issue there is an article and examples of anti-ads designed to be effective in the native American Community.
Great introductory website into media literacy. Includes “science-based” argument for implementing media programs. Also includes a long list of links.
This is the link to the New Mexico Media Literacy Project. These are the folks who produced the CD I used in the presentation. They have also provided several trainings in Anchorage for teens and community activists.
Jean Kilbourne is the mother of media literacy as it applies to body image. If you ever have a chance to attend a lecture of hers, don’t miss it. She spoke at the Sexual Assault Conference in Anchorage this fall and was inspiring.
A web page designed for K-12 educators who want to: - learn more about media literacy.
Citizens for Media Literacy sponsors conferences and symposia and publishes a newsletter entitled The New Citizen
Just Think Home youth media. Curriculum. Resources. Support us. About us. Order. Latest news and events. Watch our latest youth video. Hidden Heroes featured on TV.
Media Violence and Media Literacy Some Things You Should Know About Media Violence and Media Literacy. Media violence can lead to aggressive behavior in children
What is media literacy?
Digital Video
Index for Free, Comprehensive Audio and Video Course. A Comprehensive On-line Cybertext in Studio and Field Production.
100s of pages of expert articles, guides and handbooks for video professionals and advanced hobbyists. Video University’s Free Library has been rated one of the top ten sites for video production.
Resources for film making in the classroom:
The Production Sequence – TV Production
Identifies 15 steps that cover the production steps involved in an elaborate television production. Once you get a feel for the whole process, you can then scale down things for whatever size production you have in mind.
Site features tips and techniques to assist in the creation of quality video products. The exhibit provides example planning documents and video examples to illustrate concepts and skills.
Web site filled with iMovie examples created by k -12 students and classroom teachers.
Video tutorials to get started with iMovie. Also, tutorials are available in PDF format and can be downloaded and printed.
How To: Snazzing Up iMovie Titles
Good tutorial using AppleWorks Paint program.
Use QuickTime Pro to compress iMovie projects
Instructions for using QuickTime Pro for video compression. Reported to give better results.
Digital Storytelling Finds Its Place in the Classroom
Site considers the role of the teacher when facilitating digital story telling in the classroom. Provides examples and tips on how to teach with the software and how will it look in their classroom.
Plan, shoot, edit, enhance, and submit a short video! Your entry puts you in the running for one of the great prizes being awarded in this contest, and the winning entries in each category will be shown at this year’s NCCE Annual Conference in Seattle. K-12 students or faculty must create all entries. You may enter as many times as you like.
Good tips for teachers planning video production in the classroom.
A Short Course in Digital Video
Good general information about digital video including equipment, software, etc.
Macworld: Analog-to-DV Converters
Review of analog to digital video converters. Article is a bit dated, but provides useful information.
