MULTI-MEDIA AUTHORING TEMPLATE

Name: Kellie Stamm

PART A: Describe how students could create and publish an original movie, audio file, podcast, or vodcast in order to achieve
required learning standards. Challenge: For an A provide an idea where the learning activity reaches a LoTi level 4a or
above. To do this you will have to design a project where students engage in higher-order thinking and publish their work to an
audience that will use or care about the results. Broad feedback for their work is also a great way to boost interest and
performance.
Grade Level: 1st Grade
Content Area: Social Studies
Technology Used (check all that apply): Movie Audio Podcast Vodcast Other: (list)

SS1H1 The student will read about and

describe the life of historical figures in American history. a. Identify the contributions
made by these figures: Benjamin Franklin (inventor/author/ statesman),Thomas
Jefferson (Declaration of Independence), Meriwether Lewis and William Clark with
Sacagawea (exploration), Harriet Tubman (Underground Railroad), Theodore
Roosevelt (National Parks and the environment), George Washington Carver
(science).
Content Area/Grade/Standards/Topics Addressed:

Brief Description of Learning Experience: What learning standards will be addressed? What will
students and teachers do? How will the project be introduced? How long will it take to complete? What
audience will use/care about the multimedia projects students are creating? How broad is this
audience? How will student work be assessed and by whom? Who will provide feedback to students
about their work? The teacher will introduce Harriet Tubman to the class and show this movie to introduce her to the
class.
Student Engagement/Higher-Order Thinking: What LoTi level would this lesson be and Why?
Which indicators of Engaged Learning are strong and why? Students will be able to see the movie and create
their own movie about Harriet Tubman.
Importance of technology: Why is using a multimedia authoring tools critical to the project? Could
the project be completed without this technology? What would be lost without using it? What other
types of technology, if any, are going to be used in the learning experience? The project could not be
completed without technology because it completely bases off of technology.
Inspiration (optional): If you used existing multimedia projects as a model for your project (whether
in part or whole), include the URL(s) so we can visit. Explain what concepts you borrowed from
others.

Internet Safety and Student Privacy: Briefly discuss some possible issues surrounding internet
safety and student privacy that could arise while implementing this learning experience and explain
how youd minimize risks to students/yourself, alleviate any fears by parents/administrators, and
follow school districts Internet Safety/Use Policy.
Other comments about your proposed student multimedia authoring activity: