1 Digital Videos for Community Learning David Bruce April 2006

2 Purpose Prepare a series of digital videos for community learning about the new rural economy Prepare a series of digital videos for community learning about the new rural economy Use for knowledge mobilization Use for knowledge mobilization Each will focus on a key research finding from our NRE project Each will focus on a key research finding from our NRE project

3 The Videos Provide “friendly” description and analysis of the research finding Provide “friendly” description and analysis of the research finding Each digital video Each digital video  3 to 6 minutes in length  digital video footage of communities  still digital photo images  voice track  sound track (background music)  text, charts and figures  footage of researchers / community members describing findings Up to 25 videos Up to 25 videos

4 Dissemination Each will be loaded onto the NRE website, put all on a DVD Each will be loaded onto the NRE website, put all on a DVD Potential uses: Potential uses:  Researchers use as part of presentations in communities  Community organizations use to explore issues / thinking  Presenters at conferences/workshops use during presentations  CD practitioners use as part of their activities  Teachers use as examples of issues in curriculum  Partners use with their members (CRRF; FCM; Rural Secretariat; etc)

5 Process Finalize list of topics / research findings Finalize list of topics / research findings Develop the “script” for each - footage, interviews, music, narration Develop the “script” for each - footage, interviews, music, narration Collect video images and related materials from communities Collect video images and related materials from communities Collect video interviews - researchers and community reps explain or describe the research findings Collect video interviews - researchers and community reps explain or describe the research findings  Work out commitment / scripts / narrations for NRE researchers  Financial support, timelines  Spring Workshop  In communities  In offices  Fall Conference Edit and create final versions of the videos Edit and create final versions of the videos Translate / create some in French Translate / create some in French Load videos onto website for use and produce DVD/CD copies Load videos onto website for use and produce DVD/CD copies

6 Potential Videos Some videos will explain concepts and importance of research findings Some videos will explain concepts and importance of research findings Others will focus on potential solutions, strategies, ideas Others will focus on potential solutions, strategies, ideas Role & Importance of Voluntary Sector in the Provision of Community Services Role & Importance of Voluntary Sector in the Provision of Community Services Examples of Community Partnerships That Build Capacity for Service Provision Examples of Community Partnerships That Build Capacity for Service Provision Implications of Changes in Access to Services for Community Stability Implications of Changes in Access to Services for Community Stability The Meaning of Governance in Rural Canada The Meaning of Governance in Rural Canada The Role of the Third Sector in Rural Governance and Decision-making The Role of the Third Sector in Rural Governance and Decision-making Urban-rural Environmental Values Urban-rural Environmental Values Community Capacity for Managing / Coping with Environmental Change Community Capacity for Managing / Coping with Environmental Change The Value and Impact of Community Radio for Community Dialogue and Action The Value and Impact of Community Radio for Community Dialogue and Action Examples of Innovative Governance Relations in and among Rural Communities Examples of Innovative Governance Relations in and among Rural Communities What Is Social Capital and How Has it Been Used for Community Development? What Is Social Capital and How Has it Been Used for Community Development? Building Alliances and Networks for Rural Capacity-building Building Alliances and Networks for Rural Capacity-building Rural Matters for Urban Places Rural Matters for Urban Places

7 The Next Steps Review key findings presented here Review key findings presented here Discuss / negotiate with each researcher their potential contributions Discuss / negotiate with each researcher their potential contributions “Writing circle” at this workshop among students “Writing circle” at this workshop among students Settle on initial doable videos, get scripts, narration, and footage completed Settle on initial doable videos, get scripts, narration, and footage completed Work through the summer to get videos completed Work through the summer to get videos completed Still a number of details to be debated and decisions to be made (who will narrate, etc) Still a number of details to be debated and decisions to be made (who will narrate, etc)

8 Roles and Responsibilities David Bruce – PI (The Producer) David Bruce – PI (The Producer)  General direction, oversight, content Gwen Zwicker – Project Manager (The Director) Gwen Zwicker – Project Manager (The Director)  Management, coordination, content Alex Baker and Lara West – Students (The Writers, Editors, Creative Geniuses) Alex Baker and Lara West – Students (The Writers, Editors, Creative Geniuses)  Content, scripts, music, footage, edits, production NRE Researchers – Content Experts (Guest Stars) NRE Researchers – Content Experts (Guest Stars) NRE Students – Technical and content support NRE Students – Technical and content support Roger des Ormeaux – Technical Support Roger des Ormeaux – Technical Support