The key objectives of ODIS are to raise awareness, especially among policy makers, of the issues surrounding digital inclusion in Oakland, assess the effects of the digital divide in Oakland, identify appropriate strategies to tackle the digital divide, showcase Oakland digital inclusion projects and technologies, network with the various players in digital inclusion, such as service providers and community organizations, and begin to develop digital inclusion policies for underserved and low-income communities in Oakland.
More info available at the digi-I blog.Tuesday
Will you be in the Bay Area February 15th?
On February 15, 2008 Oakland is hosting its first Digital Inclusion Summit (a.k.a. ODIS) at the Laney College Theater. ODIS will bring together community members, policy makers, industry professionals, educators, and nonprofit agencies working across the digital inclusion and government sectors to discuss policy direction, strategies, new partnership opportunities, and how best to utilize emerging technologies to provide affordable technology and internet access throughout Oakland. Particular attention will be given to neighborhoods and areas with minimal coverage and low-income communities. A direct implementation of Mayor Dellums Citizen Task Force on Universal Access to Technology and the Internet, the summit will also feature the launching of Digital Inclusion Oakland – a network of service providers and resource centers with a broad range of technical and educational offerings. ODIS aims to thoughtfully develop policies that comprehensively address issues of ownership, hardware, content, and training in a community-focused environment.
Wednesday
Social Networking and Education - The Debate Rages On
Currently my advanced students are working on a controversial documentary. As part of their work on story, I had them cut a trailer just before the winter break. We decided to post the video on youtube, because that's what everyone does nowadays. I also thought it would be fun for the filmmakers to be able to show their work to their friends and family over the break.
This small act has had a huge impact. In two weeks, over 500 people watched the video. Youth in the neighborhood embedded it in their myspace pages. And young people who were nervous about the project before Christmas, are now begging us to be in the movie.
This is just one example of some benefits of social networking in an educational setting. But there are downsides too. As we all know, once you publish something on the web, you really don't know and can't control what could happen with it.
The Economist magazine has been hosting a series of debates on various topics. Their latest debate is about Social Networking specifically. "Social Networking: does it bring positive change to education?"
Ewan McIntosh is the 'Pro' speaker. Here's what he has to say about the debates on his blog, edublogs: "The Economist debates have stirred a great amount of intelligent debate, both on the Economist site and on others' blogs. While the groundswell continues to show over two thirds of the general public (or Economist readers, at least) believe that social networking can have a positive effect on educational methods, it's the comments from within the blogosphere that pour both healthy and unhealthy water on the embers."
What do you think?
This small act has had a huge impact. In two weeks, over 500 people watched the video. Youth in the neighborhood embedded it in their myspace pages. And young people who were nervous about the project before Christmas, are now begging us to be in the movie.
This is just one example of some benefits of social networking in an educational setting. But there are downsides too. As we all know, once you publish something on the web, you really don't know and can't control what could happen with it.
The Economist magazine has been hosting a series of debates on various topics. Their latest debate is about Social Networking specifically. "Social Networking: does it bring positive change to education?"
Ewan McIntosh is the 'Pro' speaker. Here's what he has to say about the debates on his blog, edublogs: "The Economist debates have stirred a great amount of intelligent debate, both on the Economist site and on others' blogs. While the groundswell continues to show over two thirds of the general public (or Economist readers, at least) believe that social networking can have a positive effect on educational methods, it's the comments from within the blogosphere that pour both healthy and unhealthy water on the embers."
What do you think?
Building a Better Podcast : January 2008 : THE Journal
"Everything you wanted to know—plus a few things you hadn't even thought to ask—on how to best bring the technology into K-12 curriculum.
STEVE JOBS GOT IT RIGHT. When the Apple CEO introduced the company's iPod in October 2001, it was the first portable media player of its kind, and he predicted the technology would change the educational landscape forever. Today, more than six years later, a growing number of educators are using the iPod and a bevy of other tools to supplement lessons with that digital file-sharing activity, podcasting.
Still, while anyone can podcast, creating podcasts with true academic value can be tough. How can K-12 educators make the content unique, and relevant to teaching and learning? Technology coordinators from districts all over the country say there are nuances to making worthwhile podcasts, and simple tools that can empower teachers to turn run-of-the-mill podcasts into compelling educational exercises."
Building a Better Podcast : January 2008 : THE Journal
STEVE JOBS GOT IT RIGHT. When the Apple CEO introduced the company's iPod in October 2001, it was the first portable media player of its kind, and he predicted the technology would change the educational landscape forever. Today, more than six years later, a growing number of educators are using the iPod and a bevy of other tools to supplement lessons with that digital file-sharing activity, podcasting.
Still, while anyone can podcast, creating podcasts with true academic value can be tough. How can K-12 educators make the content unique, and relevant to teaching and learning? Technology coordinators from districts all over the country say there are nuances to making worthwhile podcasts, and simple tools that can empower teachers to turn run-of-the-mill podcasts into compelling educational exercises."
Building a Better Podcast : January 2008 : THE Journal
I'd Like to Buy the World an iPod...
I'm continually amazed by what third party vendors are putting on iPods - Now, the people who make Cliffs Notes (Raybook) have study guides on your iPod.
My dream would be to have my students make their films and then get an iPod with their work on it when they finish the program. Think of it as a 21st century trophy!
My dream would be to have my students make their films and then get an iPod with their work on it when they finish the program. Think of it as a 21st century trophy!
Monday
"Making a movie is like asking a question, and when you finish, the movie itself is the answer.”
Really nice article in the profiles section of the Apple Pro site. Describes the process that Francis Ford Coppola and Walter Murch used when making the film Youth Without Youth.
The movie was mhot with a Sony 900s in Romania, then (with Final Cut Pro) captured at DV resolution on set, then uprezzed and finished in 1080 in San Francisco. The workflow also included some effects with Shake.
The movie was mhot with a Sony 900s in Romania, then (with Final Cut Pro) captured at DV resolution on set, then uprezzed and finished in 1080 in San Francisco. The workflow also included some effects with Shake.
Wednesday
Making a craZy 3d animated video in less than 2 weeks
M dot Strange takes us through his process in a wonderful little post on The Workbook Project.
"I thought I would out together a little thang documenting my work on the Mindless Self Indulgence music video “Animal” There’s a ton of music video making-of’s out there but since I’m bored waiting for 3d renders to finish I’ll add one more to the mix.
So this is my process…."
How to: Making a craZy 3d animated video in less than 2 weeks
"I thought I would out together a little thang documenting my work on the Mindless Self Indulgence music video “Animal” There’s a ton of music video making-of’s out there but since I’m bored waiting for 3d renders to finish I’ll add one more to the mix.
So this is my process…."
How to: Making a craZy 3d animated video in less than 2 weeks
Great Curriculum Resource from BAVC
The Bay Area Video Coalition has put a lot of their Next Generation youth curriculum online.
Everything from how to conduct an interview to a description of the class post-production process. And lots of embedded video examples from BAVC, Listen Up, and others throughout. Really cool stuff.
Just be sure to follow the links on the right side of the page...
BAVC Next Generation Programs - Video Curriculum Overview
Everything from how to conduct an interview to a description of the class post-production process. And lots of embedded video examples from BAVC, Listen Up, and others throughout. Really cool stuff.
Just be sure to follow the links on the right side of the page...
BAVC Next Generation Programs - Video Curriculum Overview
Spring Semester Cleaning
Time to archive, backup, and cleanup the workhorses of post-production: our computers.
This year, we've decided to make the investment in Apple Remote Desktop. Not only will this allow us to shorten our down time at the lab, but we'll be able to monitor students better over the course of this year.
Please feel free to add a comment if you've used it...we're very excited to learn all of it's features.
This year, we've decided to make the investment in Apple Remote Desktop. Not only will this allow us to shorten our down time at the lab, but we'll be able to monitor students better over the course of this year.
Please feel free to add a comment if you've used it...we're very excited to learn all of it's features.
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