Subjects for Video Blogs

A) Teacher Produced
1) Record a classroom lesson
2) Demonstration/tutorial (computer software, science experiment, operating equipment, safety procedures)
3) Videos to motivate or inspire
4) Videos that illuminate or illustrate curriculum material

B) School Produced
1) Video profiles of school for prospective new parents
2) Documenting major school events
3) Taping/interviewing guest speakers
4) Highlights of athletic events or performances

C) Student Produced
1) Classroom assignments turned in as video blogs
2) Promote clubs, special causes, school events
3) Creative outlet
4) Social networking
5) Arts reviews (e.g. movies, videogames, TV shows)
6) Public service announcements
7) Personal essays
8) Student Government activities

D) Projects That Take Advantage of the Interactive Nature of Video Blogging
1) Video opinion polling (“man on the street” interviews)
2) Serial storytelling (each new blog adds to the existing story)
3) Role-playing social situations (“What would you do?”)
4) Storytelling in which viewers get to vote on outcomes
5) Online talent show with viewer feedback (moderated, of course).