Integrating Video Production into the Curriculum
Video Production Title

Meet
Mr. Shakespeare

"... not of an age, but for all time"

-- Shakespeare as described by fellow
British author Ben Jonson, (1572-1637)

Video Type Narrative Video
Description/Overview

Integrated with the Meet Mr. Shakespeare Research Model

Imagine that the Technology Education department at your school has just completed construction of a new time machine. You and your classmates have been selected to be the time machine's first "passengers".

Who was William Shakespeare, and how did he become one of the most popular and influential authors of all time?

Since the time machine can only take a few students at a time, you will work with a small group to research one of the following topics:

Shakespeare's
Personal Life
Shakespeare's
Professional Life
Shakespeare's
Theater
Shakespeare's
Plays
Shakespeare's
Poetry
Shakespeare's
Language

You and your group members will use a variety of resources to "travel back" to the time and place in which Shakespeare lived, and to become experts on your assigned topic. After completing your research, your group will work together to design a creative project and presentation to share the information you gathered about your topic with the rest of the class.

Create and perform a skit depicting important events in Shakespeare's personal life; this could be performed live or on video.

Approximate Time Needed 360 minutes (180 research/write, 90 film, 90 edit)

Curriculum Connections/Outcomes

(MSDE)

- Use resources, in a wide variety of formats, to locate information to meet an identified need.
- Define and refine an information need by formulating compelling / effective questions.
- Use print, nonprint, and computer/online/digital resources efficiently and effectively.
- Evaluate the content of specific computer/online/digital resources to determine accuracy and relevance of content.
- Use appropriate graphic organizers or note cards to record relevant information.
- Use own words to capture concepts and avoid plagiarism.
- Record appropriate bibliographic information to cite sources.
- Interpret information.
- Apply critical thinking and problem solving strategies.
- Make decisions to facilitate effective communication of ideas.
- Apply best practices related to content and layout of presentations.
- Exhibit respect for the intellectual property rights of others.
Information Literacy AASL: 1, 2, 3
Technology Literacy

MSDE MTLSS: 1, 2, 3, 4 (5 if Internet research is used)

ISTE NETS: 1a, 2b, 3b, 4b

Media Literacy CML Core Concepts 1, 3, 4, 5
Learning Styles Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic, Tactile, Active, Reflective, Global, Analytical, Field Independent, Field Dependent
Skills
  • Research
  • Script Writing
  • Storyboarding
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Public Speaking
  • Interviewing
  • Camera Techniques
  • Computer Editing
Production Environment Field Production
Activities
  1. As a class activity, show a sample of an original student narrative video based on a historical topic.
  2. Research topic
  3. Organize research
  4. Storyboard
  5. Write script
    • Students use information found in their research to write their script
  6. Plan production
    • Think about where and when to film
    • Who is performing? Who is running the equipment? WHO'S IN CHARGE?
  7. Rehearse
  8. Shoot and compile
  9. Edit final product
    • Use MovieMaker (or other software)
    • Import the video from camera and/ or other sources
    • Arrange video / pictures
    • Add transitions and titles
    • Edit audio
    • Finalize and save
  10. Present/ share
Differentiation
  • Assign production roles appropriate to student needs and/or abilities
  • Extended time
Assessment Suggestions Narrative Rubric
Extension
  • Submit to a contest
  • Peer critique and/or gallery walk
  • Submit to BCPS Education Channel
  • Upload to Safari or SchoolTube
  • Embed in a PowerPoint presentation
  • Add to electronic portfolio
  • Broadcast school wide