Rationale for NETS-T for iMovie Activity

Content-

In my media and technology class during block II, my classmates and I created an iMovie. My group chose the book The Jacket I Wear In The Snow by Shirley Neitzel. We used digital video cameras to record a dramatized version of our book. We also used the iMac program to import and edit the iMovie and the audio recording equipment to add voiceovers and music. Then we burned the iMovie on a DVD and showed it to the class.

Impact-

When I teach I can use this activity to integrate technology and literature. The students can use digital video cameras to make their own iMovie. I can have them pick their own children’s literature or poem to dramatize, I can use my video as an example for the class, or I could video tape my students and show it to the parents.

Alignment-

I have met NETS-T standards Ib and IId by allowing my students to use up to date technology and computer programs as part of my classroom learning environment.

I have met NETS-T standards VI b by allowing all students in the class the opportunity to participate in the iMovie activity which is a hands on task that would allow for a variety of students with learning or physical disabilities to be apart of the project.

I have met DPI standard 6, indicator 1 and standard 12 because we used drama and video arts in the creation of our iMovie. We also created props and a story board to help with the planning of the iMovie.