Student Video Project As Catalyst for Critical Thinking

Scott Spicer

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Keywords: media literacy, video project, multimedia, digital stroy, project based learning, critical thinking


Abstract

This poster presentation will highlight various examples of course integrated, student-produced video projects spanning UMN campus disciplines, through the lens of projects that served as a catalyst for student critical thinking on important topics. Participants will also be encouraged to discuss with the Media Outreach Librarian, Scott Spicer, possibilities for integrating student video projects into their own curricular contexts, along with pedagogical benefits and considerations.

Related URL: https://z.umn.edu/criticalthinkingstudentvideo

See also: http://z.umn.edu/mediacasestudies for specifics on many of these projects.


Author Biography

Scott Spicer, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Scott Spicer is an associate librarian with the UMN Libraries. He currently serves as Media Outreach and Learning Spaces Librarian and functions as head of the Library Media Services program, with primary responsibilities including outreach to instructors on the development and support for course integration of student produced media assignments and commercial educational media resources.