Teacher(s) Name: Ms. Rebecca Zuckerman
Grade Level(s): Grade 2
Content Area(s): Technology, Language Arts, Reading
Lesson Summary
Second grade students worked with the librarian to research a topic of their own interest using library books, in order to produce informational videos combining music, copyright free images, and information in WeVideo.
TIPC Ratings
Research & Information Fluency
Rating:Approaching – Explanation: Students are using books to conduct research, where they find facts for an informational video about a topic of their choosing. In addition, they practice choosing appropriate sources, citing resources, and locating copyright-free images to support research information visually.
Communication & Collaboration
Rating: Ideal – Explanation: Students collaborate with each other in multiple ways, such as performance, research, and video production. The group acts as audience and reviewer for each student, helping them refine their product.
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Rating: Developing – Explanation: Students must solve production problems within their video. For example, if a mistake is made, they must choose whether to re-record, or correct their mistake using production tools in WeVideo. Students must also think critically to pair images with information in a way that supports their research.
Creativity & Innovation
Rating: Ideal – Explanation: The project is innovative because students act as researcher, reporter, and producer, which are three roles pertain to the growing media-professions of today. Students demonstrate creativity, by choosing the elements of music, color, and images to craft a factual video.
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