In this episode of Teaching To The Test Pattern, Tom discusses his new job, the reason for the change and more.
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My preparation for this contest started several months ago - actually over a year ago. We were on site at the SLSC as a sponsor last year. I already had a relationship with some of the AV teachers in the state but I was intent on meeting more. As I met more teachers, I found out that many weren’t happy with the VNP contest. They had a lot of questions and most importantly, they felt it didn’t match what the students experienced at the national contest.
I have known the SkillsUSA national tech chair for VNP for many years and last year was the first time that I got to work the national contest as a judge - I had been to 3 as an advisor. My eyes were opened. The teachers here had a point, what they experienced was nothing like nationals. As a matter of fact, it was so far different from nationals that it was almost not the same contest!
Explore engaging May content ideas for school programs, including Teacher Appreciation Week, monthly celebrations like Mental Health Awareness and National Photography Month, and daily event coverage from World Password Day to National Burger Day. Discover creative social media post prompts and article topics for effective student engagement and program promotion. Perfect for educators and student media creators looking to plan compelling content for May 2025.
Get creative with April content ideas for your school show! Find engaging topics like April Fool's Day pranks, spring sports updates, prom coverage, and graduation prep. Plus, explore unique observances like National Peanut Butter & Jelly Day and National School Librarian Day. Keep your audience engaged and finish the school year strong with these fun and relevant story ideas.
Struggling to sync your external audio with your video in Adobe Premiere Pro? This step-by-step guide will show you how to align your sound effortlessly using Premiere’s built-in synchronization tools. Learn the best techniques for capturing a clear sync point, using automatic sync features, and fine-tuning your audio for professional-quality results. Say goodbye to out-of-sync dialogue and hello to crisp, polished sound!
Framing up an interview properly matters. In this article (with a video), Josh Dempsey shows us where each person should be standing to make those interviews connect.
With a solid build and a good price point, the Hollyland Lark M2 Duo might be a game changer for school production teams.
March is no man’s land in the school year. You are past the excitement of Christmas, not quite to Spring Break, and certainly no where near summer.
This month, there are a ton of great things to celebrate, cereal, tamales, Oreos, and more…. they aren’t all food but there is a lot this month.
Check out the list of ideas to create content every day in March.
February is the birth month of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass which played a large part in Carter G. Woodson’s creation of Black History Week and later Black History Month in 1926. Carter is called the “Father of Black History Month” and helped found the Association for the Study Of African American Life and History.
Black History Month is not only an American institution, it is also celebrated in Canada and the United Kingdom - though the UK celebrates in October.
Below you will find 28 ideas aligned to dates to help you and your students get a plan together for how to incorporate Black History Month into your program. I highly suggest that you bring in other people, programs, and community organizations to help your students tell these amazing stories.
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Got shaky footage? No problem! In this quick tutorial, learn how to use Warp Stabilizer in Adobe Premiere Pro to smooth out your shots effortlessly.