video technology and learning

Scott Hacke from Beaverton School District shared some great information about student video productions and how it has fit into learning.  One of these examples was the Signal-to-Noise contest and festival.  What a fabulous showcase and celebration of student learning.  The use of technology itself is often a source of motivation for students, but the addition of the contest portion adds another layer of motivation for students.  The competitive spirit comes through.

Video productions certainly provide an opportunity for students to demonstrate student learning.  Creativity is wide open and I'm sure products are produced that no one imagined possible from a student.

I think the actual production itself improves student learning in a variety of areas.  An individual couldn't produce these type of products without planning, organizational skills, and writing abilities.  Is there a correlation between successful video productions and successful students in other academic areas?  I imagine there would be, but only if there was student choice in demonstrating their knowledge.  Of course if the student is successful in this medium,  maybe they can have a future with this alone.  Something to ponder......