Course Description

We want our students to be active viewers, but why use video for instruction at a DOK 1 or 2? Students need to be active and reflective learners, and teachers need to consciously engage students in the 4C's: critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity.

So what does video shooting and editing have to do with the 4C's? After all, shooting and editing video seems like a daunting task, and teaching it, well that's intimidating!

But there is something really unique about using video creation in the classroom. It's a multi-sensory medium that students are naturally plugged into because it encompasses just about everything they enjoy: audio, animation, video, and images. Through video creation teachers and students can share thoughts, ideas, and solutions and work collaboratively to reach a goal.

Nevada 21 teachers have access to WeVideo, a cloudbased, collaborative, video editing platform. WeVideo works with any browser, and it is integrated with Google Drive. It can be added to Google Drive by clicking create>connect to more apps. That way, you can start a new video project by going to Google Drive. As you work on WeVideo projects, the project files will be conveniently saved in Google Drive.

Methodology

Each module includes a series of pages that must be completed in sequential order. The pages include information and resources, activities, discussion forums, and videos. Taken as a whole, the pages will show participants not only how to shoot and edit video in WeVideo, but also how to transform their lesson design by incoprating the 4 C's. Each participant will apply what they have learned and create a lesson for use in their classroom. Because the modules require group participation and timely discussion, each module must be completed by the date listed on the syllabus. And since we would like to foster collaboration between the students in the course, please aim to complete the activities before their due dates.

Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will

learn how 21st century curriculum design can transform the classroom
explore the ins and outs of completing a project on WeVideo
learn basic video shooting and editing techniques
transform a traditional lesson into one that incorporates digital video

Assignments

This course uses discussion boards, video submissions, and peer review assignments. In order to earn 3 Credits from SUU, you must not only maintain a timelog of the time you put into the course, but you must also complete all assignments and earn a minimum overall grade of 80.0% for the course.

Refer to the table below for a description of the each type of assignment. Refer to the assignments summary below for due dates.



	Discussion Boards - Discussions will be sprinkled throughout the course. Please respond to at least two posts to ensure effective discourse.
	Video Production - You will produce videos in Modules 2 and 3 and the links to the edited videos will be turned in.
	Peer Reviewed Lesson Plan - The final assignment for this class will be to write a lesson that successfully integrates the 4 C's. You will be asked to peer review and evaluate a lessons submitted from one colleague.

Welcome to the WeVideo course!

Hello, my name is Cynthia Mills, and I am your WeVideo instructor. I have my Masters in Educational Technology, and I am currently teaching Digital Media at Carson High School. In addition, I am the ELA 6-12 Curriculum Coorinator for the district. I have 18 years of experience teaching English and journalism/publications. If you have any questions at any time during the course, contact me using any of the methods below:

Email: cmills@carson.k12.nv.us
Office: 775-283-1974
Text/Google Hangouts: 702-773-7735
Twitter: @cynthiammills

Course Flow

Module	Description	Dates	Navigation
Module 0.01-0.02 Introduce Yourself	Please introduce yourself on the collaborative Padlet, download the time log. Choose a track, make a copy of the Time Log, and share it with me.	This module is available now	Go Now >>
Module 1.01-1.03 The 4 C's	Learn about the 4 C's, and how to incoprate them into a leeson plan using WeVideo.	This module is available as soon as you complete all the items in Module 0.01	This module should be finished by March 1st.
Module 2.01-2.03 WeVideo Intro to Program	Explore the WeVideo interface; create a personal narrative video and learn basic edits.	This module is available as soon as you complete all the items in Module 1.01-1.03. It is locked until 2/28 so everyone has a chance to engage in the course.	This module should be finished by Spring break, but it depends on what track you chose.
Module 3 Fully Immersed	Create two lesson plans and two videos, incorporating the 4 C's that will model future student projects. Use advanced editing tools	This module is the last module.	You should complete this module by April 25th.

Time Log & Course Evaluation	We are always looking to improve the content, flow, and experience of this course. Once you have finished all three modules, please turn in your time log and evaluate the course.	This will be available at the end of the course