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Vodcasting has been a real goldmine for educators. There are so many multiple intelligences involved in the creating, producing and assessing a vodcast. When using best practices and pedagogy, the vodcast process will include the multiple intelligences including; Interpersonal, Intrapersonal, Bodily- Kinesthetic, Linguistic, Logical-Mathematical, Musical, Naturalistic, and Spatial.
Vodcasting stands for Video On Demand broadcasting. It [...]

Step 4: Evaluate
Once the script is written, read it out loud to the group. Does it flow? Is it within the time parameters? Does everyone know their role? I put a 3 x 3 grid up on the board. In the first column answer the question: What’s working? The second column asks “What [...]

Step 6: First time filming
After the practice, begin filming. It’s amazing what they don’t know until they see it.

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Step 7: Adding Sound to the footage
I use Garageband for students to create their own music. This helps to avoid issues with copyright laws. It also helps students to create. It is amazing how on task they can be! In this clip two students are ADHD. Can you pick them out?

Step 8: First Showing [...]

Step 9: Class Evaluation
After remixing and editing the video to the group’s satisfaction, it’s time for a class evaluation. Give each student a 3 x 5 index card. On the card they should answer the questions: 1) what three things did you like about the video? 2) what two things would you recommend the group [...]

Step 10: Authentic Assessment
Now it’s time for the show! I always like to have an authentic audience. I invite parents, peers, and special guests to come for our Film Festival. Each group has the opportunity to share their video with the audience. I ask them to share something they learned through the process, one [...]