How Can Students Speak Their Mind Through Video

While watching each of the videos and reading the article, I was amazed at the passion the students, as well as their teacher, had for their production/class. The students learned a number of skills that will benefit them both socially and academically. For example, they learned how to work with others in a group setting. The students, when volunteering on weekends, also built a rapport with the community. Those who came it for the classes/tutorials offered were greeted with friendly faces and knowledgeable "instructors."

When we speak of the growth of the students academically, we see that the production class incorporated cross curriculum learning. One student talked about having to know math when designing a video piece. He had to know the angles and rotations in degrees in order to make his scene realistic. The students also incorporated history lessons, economics, and grammar during their production course.

The materials published by the students was their work. They took ownership of the pieces on which they worked, and it was meaningful to them. It was another form of assessing what they learned and are capable of doing when giving the opportunity.