Video-Based Morning Announcements: Video Production for Elementary Students Course Instructional Design
Welcome to our Multimedia Course, where we empower young students to take control of their own learning and develop essential skills for the future. As a leader in technology and content creation in the educational field, we believe in providing students with the opportunity to express themselves creatively and learn through hands-on, project-based activities.
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This course is designed to equip students with the necessary skills and tools to create their own video-based morning announcements. The curriculum covers the basics of video production, including storyboarding, shooting, and editing, and provides students with practical, hands-on learning experiences to create engaging announcements.
In this course, students will learn important information, such as the day's schedule and lunch menu, and develop critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and digital literacy skills. Our course aligns with the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) standards and the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) to ensure that students gain valuable skills that will be useful in the future.
Course Outline
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This course is designed for students in grades 3-5 who are interested in learning the basics of video production. Through hands-on, project-based learning, students will develop the skills and knowledge necessary to create their own videos. The course will cover the following topics: video production equipment, video production techniques, video editing, and video storytelling.
Module:
Duration:
15-30 Minutes
1
Introduce the morning announcements to the students.
This lesson will introduce the daily morning announcements in the elementary school environment. Students will learn about the purpose and structure of the announcements and how they can be used to improve their learning experience.
Module:
Duration:
1 Day
1
Listen to the morning announcements.
This lesson will focus on the skill of active listening, as students will be required to listen to the morning announcements and take note of important information. This will help them to become more engaged in their learning and to stay informed about school events and activities.
Module:
Duration:
1 Day
1
Discuss the morning announcements.
This lesson will provide an opportunity for students to discuss the morning announcements with their teacher. They will learn how to ask questions, provide feedback, and engage in meaningful conversations about the announcements and their relevance to the class
Module:
Duration:
3 Days
1
Write about the morning announcements.
This lesson will focus on the skill of writing, as students will be required to write about the morning announcements and the information they contain. This will help them to develop their writing skills and to reflect on the importance of the announcements in their learning.
Module:
Duration:
2 Days
2
Model a project around the morning announcements.
This lesson will provide an opportunity for students to create a project based on the morning announcements. They will learn how to apply the information they have learned in a creative and meaningful way, and to share their work with their classmates.
Module:
Duration:
2 Days
2
Introduce the different parts of the morning announcements to the students.
This lesson will provide an introduction to the different components of the morning announcements, including announcements about school events, community news, and student achievements. Students will learn about the purpose and structure of each component and how they can be used to improve their learning experience.
Module:
Duration:
2 Days
3
Listen to the morning announcements and identify the different parts.
This lesson will focus on the skill of active listening, as students will be required to listen to the morning announcements and identify the different parts, such as announcements about school events, community news, and student achievements. This will help them to become more engaged in their learning and to stay informed about school events and activities.
Module:
Duration:
3 Days
3
Discuss the different parts of the morning announcements with the teacher.
This lesson will provide an opportunity for students to discuss the different parts of the morning announcements with their teacher. They will learn how to ask questions, provide feedback, and engage in meaningful conversations about the announcements and their relevance to the class.
Module:
Duration:
2 Days
3
Share information about upcoming events in the school and community.
This lesson will focus on the skill of communication, as students will be required to share information about upcoming events in the school and community with their classmates and teacher. This will help them to develop their communication skills and to stay informed about school events and activities.
Module:
Duration:
2 Days
4
Research and present facts about something new each day.
This lesson will focus on the skill of research, as students will be required to research and present facts about a new topic each day. This will help them to develop their research skills and to learn about new and interesting subjects.
Module:
Duration:
1 Day
4
Collaborate and share positive news stories from around the world every day.
This lesson will focus on the skill of collaboration, as students will be required to work together to share positive news stories from around the world each day. This will help them to develop their teamwork skills and to learn about current events and global issues.
Module:
Duration:
1 Day
4
Invite special guests to deliver announcements.
This lesson will provide an opportunity for students to learn from special guests by inviting them to deliver the morning announcements. Students will learn about different perspectives, gain new insights from these special guests, and learn how to plan and organize an event like this.
Module:
Duration:
2 Day
4
Highlight different aspects of the school or community each day.
This lesson will focus on the skill of organization, as students will be required to highlight various aspects of the school or community each day as part of the morning announcements. This will help them to develop their organizational skills and to learn about different aspects of their school and community.
Module:
Duration:
1 Day
5
Write about the different parts of the morning announcements.
This lesson will focus on the skill of writing, as students will be required to write about the different parts of the morning announcements and the information they contain. This will help them to develop their writing skills and to reflect on the importance of the announcements in their learning.
Module:
Duration:
1 Day
5
Script the content for announcements.
This lesson will focus on the skill of writing, as students will be required to script the content for the morning announcements. They will learn how to write clearly and concisely and how to choose appropriate content for the announcements.
Module:
Duration:
2 Day
5
Deliver announcements in a variety of ways.
This lesson will focus on the skill of public speaking, as students will be required to deliver the morning announcements in a variety of ways, such as using a microphone, a PA system, or a video presentation. They will learn how to speak clearly and effectively and how to use different technology to deliver announcements.
Module:
Duration:
2 Day
6
Highlight noteworthy student achievements across the campus student body.
This lesson will focus on the skill of research, as students will be required to research and highlight noteworthy student achievements across the campus student body. This will help them to develop their research skills and to learn about the successes of their classmates.
Module:
Duration:
1 Day
6
Observe someone giving morning announcements.
This lesson will focus on the skill of observation, as students will be required to observe someone giving the morning announcements. They will learn how to pay attention to details and how to evaluate the effectiveness of the announcements.
Module:
Duration:
1 Day
6
Visit the Career Center to talk to high school students in the field.
This lesson will provide an opportunity for students to learn about the career field by visiting the Career Center and talking to high school students in the secondary course. They will learn about different paths they can take after graduation and gain new insights.
Module:
Duration:
1 Day
6
Read a book or article about strategies for maintaining students attention.
This lesson will focus on the skill of reading, as students will be required to read a book or article about strategies for maintaining students attention. They will learn about different techniques they can use to keep students engaged during the morning announcements.
Module:
Duration:
5 Days
7
Practice strategies for maintaining students attention.
This lesson will focus on the skill of practice, as students will be required to practice different strategies for maintaining students attention during the morning announcements. They will learn how to apply the techniques they have learned and will be allowed to deliver morning announcements with the strategies they learned.
Module:
Duration:
5 Days
8