The video is a news story about a Penn State Course titled "Back from Iraq"
OUT OF IRAQ and INTO THE CLASSROOM Many young veterans of the war in Iraq choose to further their education after returning from deployment. During the spring of 2009, Penn State offered the course, "Narrative, Oral History, New Media Technologies." This course was designed to teach student veterans how to use video and web technologies in order to chronicle the stories and experiences of the Iraq War. Students gained hands-on experience in documentary filmmaking and oral history interviewing while learning pre- and post-production video techniques.
Type of Material:
The material is a presentation.
Recommended Uses:
In-class, individual, team, homework, or other assigned viewing/analysis. This would work well for an independent research project. The related site "Back from Iraq: The Veterans' Stories Projects" at http://legacy.wpsu.org/backfromiraq/ has stories from veterans and classroom materials.
Technical Requirements:
Flash player (video), YouTube access
Identify Major Learning Goals:
This course was designed to teach student veterans how to use video and web technologies in order to chronicle the stories and experiences of the Iraq War. Students gained hands-on experience in documentary filmmaking and oral history interviewing while learning pre- and post-production video techniques. wpsu.org
Target Student Population:
The posted website Back from Iraq is a public interest story about a Penn State course. College students interested in learning more about the Iraq war may enroll in the course. It is appropriate for both high school students and university level students.
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
No prerequisite knowledge or skills are needed to watch the video.
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
Wide variety of perspectives on Iraq war shared via various videos/films on the topic
Concerns:
YouTube access required (might not be accessible in all places)
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
Video materials are high-impact and engaging
Concerns:
Only video-based (no other media included)
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
Online and readily available
Concerns:
Some people (perhaps located outside of the US, such as in parts of China) may not have YouTube access
Creative Commons:
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