ITP 550 - Video as Educational Medium

This course focuses on the use of video and video production techniques as a tool for communicating ideas and information in the classroom. The student will learn how video is a language all its own and emphasizes the aspects of research, writing, structure, storytelling, content and information that are inherent to this medium. Students will learn how to create videos and be able to teach others how to create videos. Students will also learn about video programming and resources that are available to the educator. Finally, students will learn how the process of producing a video can be used as a means of teaching and learning about any subject. The activities, materials and content of this course are related to the Massachusetts Curriculum Framework for PreK-12 Instructional Technology Standards.

(Cr 3)