Stop motion animation is an easy way to jump into digital storytelling or movie making. Stop motion is an animation technique where an object is moved incrementally and pictures are taken of each movement. When played continuously the object appears to move on its own. Think Wallace and Gromit, the Incredible Mr Fox, or an old time favorite, Art Clokey’s Gumby. From a technical point of view, stop motion animation requires few resources: a camera, a computer, and a firewire cable that…
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Youth-created media….It’s a big topic. Pedagogically complex, cognitively complex, resource and time intensive, yet ubiquitous, and an essential component of today’s educational environment. Have you integrated youth created media into your curriculum? Or are you at a loss as how to start or unsure where to go next? Adobe Youth Voices (AYV) has created a robust site that you can access. From providing a context for youth media making in education to detailed content that illustrates the…
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By Leslie Rule This post launches the Project VoiceScape blog. Project VoiceScape is a partnership between Adobe Youth Voices (AYV), the Adobe Foundation’s global signature philanthropy program, the PBS Foundation, and POV. In addition, KQED’s Digital Media Center is providing hands-on training to stations and community partners. This blog works as a collaborative forum to engage PBS stations, community partners, and educators interested in exploring  how youth-created media can and should…
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by Donelle Blubaugh Next year, the drama series, MASTERPIECE, will be celebrating its 40th anniversary. The series is dear to the hearts of many language arts and literature teachers. The beautiful productions often help pave the way for students who may not otherwise connect to classic literature and they provide educators with new ways of interpreting and presenting beloved favorites. We would love to hear stories about how educators have integrated MASTERPIECE programs, teaching guides,…
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