by creagz | Jun 8, 2016
Many first time digital storytellers speak about their story in an authentic voice, but when it comes to writing script for Voice Overs (V/O) the writing often becomes more mechanical and unnatural. Interior Monologue is a time tested technique for writers to get...
by creagz | Jun 1, 2016
School Community Curriculum Connections This School Community Curriculum activity is incredibly simple, but yields amazing results for teachers interested in creating overlays between their instruction and topics in the community. Before, during or after...
by creagz | Jun 1, 2016
Power Mapping An additional activity that stimulated CC critical civic engagement skills was Power Mapping. The VV trainer taught this exercise while training a group of college students who were participating in a Community Media training event at the TATA...
by creagz | Jun 1, 2016
Photo Voice or Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) Still images can be used as texts in classrooms to engage visual learners. The adage “a picture tells a thousand words” is true. Images like those generated through CEDS projects are particularly the type of images...
by creagz | Jun 1, 2016
Authentic Writing CEDS learning experiences involving production create numerous opportunities for authentic writing. These practical writing activities will capture the interest of some students that aren’t inspired by stand alone writing prompts in more traditional...