Happy #TBT

Last week we looked at and broke down the 4 C’s of the IWitness Video Challenge. This week’s activity involves a close look at editing your story and the ethics of editing.

Over the next several Thursdays, we’ll highlight a #TBT Activity for your class and showcase previous winners.  Think of it as a jump start for positive change. Through the IWitness Video Challenge, students will find inspiration from the voices in IWitness to create positive change in their own community. More than $10,000 in prizing from Ford Motor Co. will be awarded to students, teachers and schools who submit winning video essays about their experience.

Who Can Participate?

Any student in 5th – 12th grades can take part in the IWitness Video Challenge. These #TBT Activities will be a perfect place to get you students started.

Today’s Challenge: Constructing Your Story

• Log in to IWitness (or register now for a free account)

• Begin with the end in mind.  This has two parts.  First, take a look at and share with your students the Judging Score Sheet. Second, review the winning videos from 2015.  Check out the 2015 IWitness Video Challenge Winning Video by Natalia Podstawka.
• Before you begin the editing process, take a look Ethical Editing.
• Watch the Video Editor Walk-thru

• Remember to explore the IWitness Video Challenge Activity. You will find downloadable resources in your Tool Kit to help facilitate the Challenge in your class. You can also download the helpful Teacher’s Guide.

Coming Next Week

Next Thursday we are going to focus in on the submission and communicating parts of the IWitness Video Challenge.