Digital photographs and digital videos have a way of capturing unforgettable moments. These moments make us laugh and cry. Historical photos and videos explain a visual history that words alone cannot capture. Occasionally photos and videos are taken for private use only; when placed in the wrong hands, can humiliate and embarrass. Past News stories have reported students committing suicide because humiliating and embarrassing photos were posted to the web and YouTube to bully and harass. With the speed of online technology, these pictures and videos can be posted on websites, blogs and other social networks site within minutes. Once content is posting online, it is almost if not impossible to remove. It is important for students to understand that Cyber-bullying will not be tolerated.
Today it is so easy to take pictures and videos of the classroom setting for online posting. How cool is it for students to see their classroom in action. Before photos can be posted, it is important to understand district policies. No teacher wants to be responsible for posting a picture of a child who is at risk of child endangerment. It is important for teachers to know if they have a student who is involved in a restraining order and be aware of safety considerations. My local school district will only allow schools to post group photos of their Middle and Elementary School students.
Each day student at our school create a School News Video. The students are responsible for finding the News stories, writing the content, creating the scripts, designing the set, shooting the video and editing. It is amazing how these students have grown as writers and news anchors. The following is a link to a ReggieTV new cast. Check it out, it is pretty cool!
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