Video Volunteers’ Smartphone-based Production Training

Video Volunteers’ Smartphone-based Production Training

Last weekend, Video Volunteers sponsored and produced a free training for people in Goa about Community Media-style production on Smartphone devices.  The training provided a spectrum of information, ranging from film production processes to social media promotion of...
“The Teacher Wars” and writing about what you know

“The Teacher Wars” and writing about what you know

In college I wanted to be a Writer. I pursued a degree in Creative Non-Fiction and hedged my bet with a minor in Secondary Education. I had great teachers: Heide Erdrich, Lon Otto, and Brenda Powell. I had memorable entry level jobs, like when I camped out for a whole...
Venturing Out

Venturing Out

Click the map for an interactive Google Map experience After a month or so of observing, researching and interviewing with Video Volunteers main office in Goa, I am now journeying out to visit field offices, trainings and Community Correspondents in different regions....
The Riverside Center, Ahmedabad Gujarat

The Riverside Center, Ahmedabad Gujarat

The Riverside Center Not long after arriving in Goa, I met a designer named Avik who suggested I check out The Riverside Center if I ever had the chance of being in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.  On March 10-11th I was able to meet with a few staff members to conduct interviews...
Crossing Curriculum Trails in India

Crossing Curriculum Trails in India

Rethinking Schools is a publisher and advocacy organization whose mission I admire, and is an important source of curriculum in the United States. I learned of their work at a Social Justice Curriculum Fair in Chicago in 2014, and upon my return to GPHS, worked with...