Learning with Ulead VideoStudio™

MATERIALS:

• Various print material including: student texts, encyclopedias, books on various countries and cultures.
• Electronic multimedia such as Encarta™, Britannica™, or other CD-ROM's
• Samples of different video styles, i.e. documentary, travel, commercials, panel discussion, etc.
• Internet access (if available)
• Any miscellaneous material students need for their presentation, tag board for signs, props, supplemental computer based Programs (PowerPoint, etc).
• Story board, video log, and scripting templates.
• Still and motion cameras, blank tapes, and audio and lighting equipment (as available)
• Ulead VideoStudio™ 7
• Computer with CD or DVD burner, or VCR to finish project
• VCD or DVD Playback software or TV and VCR for presentation of VHS tapes.

McREL NATIONAL CONTENT STANDARDS ADDRESSED:

Language Arts-Reading

• Std. 7- Uses reading skills and strategies to understand a variety of informational texts.
  Level III Benchmarks- 1, 3, 4

Language Arts- Writing

• Std. 4- Gathers and uses information for research purposes
  Level III Benchmarks- 4, 5, 6

Language Arts- Listening and Speaking

• Std.8- Uses listening and speaking strategies for different purposes.
  Level III benchmarks- 5,6,7,8

Geography-Places/Regions

• Std. 6- Understands that culture and experience influences people's perceptions of places and regions
  Level III Benchmarks- 1, 2, 3

Geography-Human Systems

• Std. 10- Understands the nature and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics
  Level III Benchmarks-1, 2, 3

Life Skills-Working with Others

• Std. 2- Uses Conflict-Resolution Techniques
  Level IV Benchmarks 1-14

Click the above links to view standards or browse all standards at http://www.mcrel.org/compendium/browse.asp

PROCEDURES/APPROXIMATE TIMES REQUIRED:

1. The teacher will present a lesson, or lessons, on the concept of the world being comprised of many countries and a variety of cultures. The teacher will discuss how/why in this day and age we need to be aware of different aspects of those countries/cultures. (2-3 hours)
2. Teacher will show examples of various video formats (documentaries, travel, commercials, panel discussion, etc.) and help students identify the essential elements of each format. (1-2 hours)
3. Students "teams" will select a country and culture from a list provided by the teacher. (N/A)
4. Through research on the internet, and various print and multimedia resources student "teams" will take notes, on various aspects of the culture/country (they selected) including (but not limited to): current events, natural and man made resources, products, celebrations, foods, daily life activities, unique elements, and geography. (5-6 hours)
5. The students on a "team" will synthesize their research, and storyboard, and script a presentation for a video on that culture/country. (5-6 hours)
6. Students will shoot, edit/author a 4-5 minute their video presentation. (4-5 hours)
7. Students present their video and answer questions. (30 Minutes)

ASSESSMENT:
The following site has a wide variety of rubrics that you can look at in order to help you design a rubric that will meet your needs.

• Rubrics and Evaluation Resources
  Source: MidLink Magazine at http://www.ncsu.edu/midlink/
• Easily Create Your Own Project-Based Learning Rubric
  Source: rubistar.4teachers.org
• Multimedia Presentation Rubric
• After viewing/discussing all the projects you may want to have the students reflect upon their project (in writing) by addressing the following:
  • What I already knew about the country/culture I studied.
  • What new things I learned about the country/culture I studied.
  • How I think what I learned in this project will impact me now and in the future.