Is Your Program The REcipe For Great French Toast?
In April, I went to Mobile Alabama for the first time. It had never been a destination for me (not a fan of heat or humidity). Honestly, it still isn’t a destination for me with the exception of educational events and a little experiment that I set forth in April.
Feeling Comfortable in the Classroom
Comparison is the thief of joy. If you’re a new teacher, read that first sentence again. A friend said that over the summer while attending a professional development conference, and those words hit me like a ton of bricks. I’ve only ever heard since stepping into the classroom that it takes three years for a teacher to “get comfortable” and if they can hang in there for that long, they’ll stay and thrive. But it’s taken me five to start to feel comfortable and I’m beginning to learn a valuable lesson. Let me explain.
POV: First Time At SkillsUSA NSLC
Caleb Bailey from Long County High School in Georgia shares his thoughts on his first year at the SkillsUSA National Conference.
Rising tide rasies all ships: The Power of community within education
Last week I spent time with my AVTF (Audio, Video Technology and Film- it’s what Georgia has branded video production) family, at a pair of conferences. The conferences overlapped and honestly frustrated me because I couldn’t fully engage with either. I wanted to soak up the lessons shared from both. But… my heart was so full I teared up as I drove away from one of the conferences the last day.
5 things to consider This Summer
Tom shares 5 things you should do this summer to make your 2024-2025 school year the best ever. ONLY 1 is work. The rest are investing in yourself.
How To Stay Sharp In A Dull World
Tom shares his experiences and thoughts on how to stay up to date on industry trends, how to keep your creativity, and where to find sources of inspiration during the school year.
The Best Mistake In Live Sports Production
Tom shares how the most famous shot in golf was almost missed and a timely lesson on live production with a Masters focus
Doin’ It DifferentLy
Tom shares how comparing your program to others is dangerous but there are three ways that you can help get to where you want to be without driving yourself over the line.
Student Project: Short Vertical Film
Looking for a fun project to meet your students where they are? Consider running a vertical short film festival in your program. This article dives into that process.
Premiere Gal: Next-Gen Video Editing: Exploring AI's Role in Student Filmmaking
We are so excited to have Kelsey from Premiere Gal contribute this article to us. Check out this article on how AI can reshape your video editing landscape.
Nickelodeon’s Super Bowl Coverage Should Be A Goal For Your Classroom
Tom describes how you can leverage Nickelodeon’s Super Bowl broadcast for your classroom. Find out how to teach about target audience, branding, and more.
Is Industry in the dna of your program?
Tom discusses why you need an effective advisory council and how to build one.
Don’t Be That Teacher: Extra Credit Doesn’t Exist…
As the teacher that I hope you are, you have poured everything into trying to get everything right and tried to improve every day. You have worked through plans, created engaging assignments, and pushed yourself and your students to be the best possible. Only to be told that you didn’t do enough for that student to reach their goal, no matter if that goal is to pass or for an A. It’s all your fault because your 95% effort wasn’t enough to get them over the 45% effort.
Starting Over and Moving Forward
“If I had known then what I know now” those words from one of my favorite Pearl Jam songs have been echoing in my head for the last two months. The “then” in this case was late February 2010, when I started my first job in education. I was hired as a Program Assistant for a federal grant at a small school in South Georgia. I was 24 years old and I had no idea what I was doing.
Clean Your Room… Clear Your Mind
Over the last decade, I have visited a lot of video production classrooms and met with hundreds of video production educators. There are some truths that I have realized lately that I felt need to be shared as the expectations of you continue to increase.
The Blackmagic Camera App Should Change Your Classroom
On September 14th, Grant Petty and his Mary Poppins desk gave the IBC 2023 Update. There are two times each year that you can be guaranteed that Blacmagic will announce new products and this year was no different. But this one is different! There were several things announced including new cameras and other tools but this announcement should change the way you teach students how to use cameras.
Getting a Job and Keeping It: The Importance of Measuring Employability Skills
Discover the secret to excelling in the fast-paced world of video and film production! In this article, we explore the indispensable value of employability skills, from punctuality to teamwork, that can make or break your career in this competitive industry.
7 Icebreakers for Getting to Know Your Video/Film Students
This article gives you seven ideas (with directions) for icebreakers to use with your students. There is even a bonus Kahoot! included based on the popular Netflix show “Stranger Things”.
Learning With Your Students
If you want your students to learn, you need to be willing to learn with them. I recently had a chance to attend a video scoreboard camp with my students, and these are the things I took away from that event.
B-Roll: An Educational Approach
B-roll - you hear about it all the time, but what is it? This article will help clarify your understanding of b-roll as well as give you some tips and tricks on how to do it better.