CS 340 Project Fall 2012
What is service learning? Service learning has been defined as a “credit‐bearing, educational experience in which students participate in an organized service activity that meets identified community needs and reflect on the service activity in such a way as to gain further understanding of course content, a broader appreciation of the discipline, and an enhanced sense of civic responsibility.”
Our service: Video projects Our groups will create videos aimed at target audience – Possibilities: middle school, high school, or college students; parents of students a particular age; or the public. – Minimum length: 6 – 9 minutes The idea is to get them thinking and learning about legal and ethical issues related to their use of computers and other technology. We’ll incorporate our work into the CS 340 website Right Clicks
Alternative project In-class presentation on a topic – Ten minutes Traditional, formal presentation using – Handouts – Visual elements like powerpoint – Each person in the group speaks for an equal time No reading from your script
Suggested Topics: Cyberbullying Plagiarism. Texting and driving A parent’s guide to Facebook A teen guide to Facebook Hackers Online safety (a.k.a. stranger danger) Illegal downloading Facebook “dumb moves” Privacy implic. of social media Dangers of location services Defamation Sexting Understanding Twitter Understanding social media Camera apps Music apps Your own ideas are welcome!!! Don’t be afraid to choose something not on the list
Video Methods How do you want tell your story or present your information? – Documentary – Skit: traditional story, characters playing roles, saying lines – News broadcast Possible elements: parody, interviews, comics, stop motion, group created music/songs
Resources Methods & kinds of camera choices Sources – Your own equipment – CS 340 resources (check out) – UA resources
Examples Previous semesters: see links Other sources: – – –
Groups Size of the group is flexible Generally, 3-5 is probably optimal. Larger or smaller group needed? please ask. Project Components : each member will 1.Act / Interview / Voice Over PLUS 2.Do one or more of the following: a.Story authors b.Scene composition c.Director & video capture d.Video editing
Group Registration Form Members: Project type: video or presentation Brief overview: type of video, kind of hypothesis, etc. Topics considering: (may list a few if undecided)
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