Artifact 5

Context: This project was created to fulfill a group requirement for a class called Integrating Technology into Instruction in spring 2002. We adapted a segment of a children's book into a movie. We videotaped our movie and edited it with a program called IMovie.

Impact: Our group created a video for part of A Year Down Yonder, a children's novel by Richard Peck. Before doing this activity with a class, I would show this video as a model. This activity is a great way to integrate language arts and technology. It also encourages creative thinking and dramatic skills.

Alignment: The video encourages students to think creatively and solve problems. (IIIC) This project requires the teacher to creatively manage equipment, because there will be limited resources. A sign-up sheet should be created to check out equipment in order to efficiently manage the equipment. (IIID)