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.