MULTI-MEDIA AUTHORING TEMPLATE

Name: Blake Hilley

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: 11th
Content Area: US History
Technology Used (check all that apply): Movie Audio Podcast Vodcast Other: (list)

Content Area/Grade/Standards/Topics Addressed: US History/11th grade/SSUSH24: The student will analyze the impact
of social change movements and organizations of the 1960s. a. Compare and contrast the Student Non-Violent Coordinating
Committee (SNCC) and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) tactics; include sit-ins, freedom rides, and
changing composition

ISTE: Creative Communicator- Students communicate clearly and express themselves creatively for a variety of purposes using
the platforms, tools, styles, formats and digital media appropriate to their goals

Brief Description of Learning Experience: As you address the standards, 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? (Overview should be a minimum of 2 paragraphs)

Students will complete a Venn diagram, comparing and contrasting SNCC and the SCLC. Students will use videos, lecture
notes, textbook, and internet research to find these similarities and differences. The goal of this lesson is to have students
compare and contrast the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) and the Southern Christian Leadership
Conference (SCLC), with the focus being on freedom rides, sit-ins, and the changes that both groups faced. On my weebly
page, I have uploaded and audio file that explains to students the directions of this assignment. The target audience is an
11th grade US History class. Students can choose to create their own Venn diagram using Microsoft Word or Excel or a
different outlet.

Student Engagement/Higher-Order Thinking: What LoTi level would this lesson be and Why?

This lesson should be a LoTi level 3 or LoTi level 4. Students are still seeking the guidance of the teacher, but they are also
taking their learning outside of the classroom.

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?

This lesson could be completed without technology because students could simply draw their own Venn diagrams and complete
this assignment. Students may not be able to be as creative without technology, so that would be a huge loss for the students.
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.

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Students should not be accessing school restricted websites or content for this assignment. All work can be completed
through Google searches with the teacher promoting students to use credible and educational sources. No name or
personal identification will be posted online as each students work will remain private between the teacher and the
student. This assignment would be approved by the appropriate school district internet policies.
Other comments about your proposed student multimedia authoring activity: