TEACH WITH VIDEO

ABOUT THE BOOK?

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Digital video is now a powerful tool that teachers can use in their classrooms in any subject area. Challenging your students to think at a higher level by creating curriculum-based videos to be shown in class, a newscast to show to the school, or a classroom video podcast will be an experience that students will never forget.

Digital video cameras are now inexpensive (and even included with some computers) and movie-editing software is bundled for free on any computer running Mac OS X or Windows. So why aren't more teachers integrating student-created videos into their curriculum? Because they do not know where to start.

WHY VIDEO?

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Do you want to see motivated your students in class, we have ten reasons to say that video is the powerfully media to get a successful plan.

Top 10 reasons to have your students create videos:

• Students will retain what they learn.

• Students will be engaged in their learning.

• Students will practice “real-life” skills like time management.

• Speaking, writing, reading and listening skills will be practiced.

• Forces students to think at a higher level.

• Students will improve their technology skills.

• Helps to develop problem-solving skills.

• It is fun!

• Affirmation from the community.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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Steven Katz is a graduate of the University of California, Irvine and earned his M.Ed. in Computer-Based Education from California State University, Dominguez Hills. He has taught at the middle school level for ten years in Los Angeles County and since 2003 in Costa Rica. Mr. Katz also taught two years in the teacher credential and master's program of education at Chapman University in Orange, California.

During his teaching career, Mr. Katz has specialized in social studies and technology, although he has been called upon to teach a variety of different subjects and has been a technology coordinator, professional development coordinator, and mentor teacher. He has been recognized in his district as Teacher of the Year, District Teacher of the Year Finalist, and was also awarded the Multiple Subject Outstanding Faculty Member at Chapman University in 2003.

In addition to his current teaching duties Mr. Katz presents technology workshops and seminars in the United States and internationally.

WORKSHOPS

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If you are looking for someone who can help teachers and administrators find practical solutions for integrating technology in meaningful ways Steven Katz is the presenter for your institution. He is available for a variety of seminars, workshops, or consulting.

Some of his current trainings include:

     •   Integrating student created videos into the classroom
     •   Podcasting across the curriculum
     •   Integrating multimedia projects into the core curriculum
     •   Creating effective PowerPoint presentations
     •   Student created web sites for higher-level thinking
     •   Software specific trainings: iMovie, GarageBand, iWeb, PowerPoint.

TESTIMONIALS

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Read testimonials about how this book helps teachers changing the way to make their projects in a new one that students will remember their entire lives.

“Steve’s students are challenged to produce videos and respond not only with a great final product, but also with improved writing, speaking, planning, decision making, and higher order thinking skills that will help them the rest of their lives.”

Harry Grzelewski, Middle School Principal, Country Day School, Costa Rica.

“Mr. Katz has developed a teacher-friendly teaching guide for digital video production. Educators of all technological levels will appreciate both his candid advice as well as his helpful reproductions that are ready for use. If you are considering a video project in your classroom, this book will help make it a reality.” Hugh Schoolman, ED.D. Principal, Shorecrest Preparatory School, St. Petersburg, Florida.

“The book is a teacher friendly step-by-step path to engaging students in their learning.”
Val Michaud, PH.D., a teacher and administrator for 38 years is the president of the Education Consulting Firm Creative Education Designs, Inc., a California sait and dait provider.

“Steve Katz gives teachers the confidence to step back and students the tools to unleash their imaginations in any subject. He lays out a format my students found easy to turn into a video production of All Quiet on the Western Front.”
Chuck Hamaker-Teals, National Board Certified Teacher. Kennewick, Washington.

“This is a must have text for teachers who want to integrate video into the curriculum.”
Leslie Anderson, Business/Multimedia Instructor, Walker Junior High School, La Palma, California.

“A great resource for any educator!” Leslie Cobb, M.ED., 30 Years Experience In The Classroom.

“Teachers unfamiliar with video integration in cross curricular subjects such as social studies, science, literature, or math will benefit from Steve’s insight and professional implementation of activities that students will remember their entire lives.”
James Wenk, Author/Teacher, www.mathslideshow.com, Mission Viejo, California.

PURCHASE TEACH WITH VIDEO

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Teach With Video: A Practical Guide to Integrate Digital Video into the Subject You Teach provides the classroom teacher with all the materials needed to plan a successful unit.

The book includes:

   •   A complete unit plan suitable for all subject areas
     •   Subject and project specific rubrics
     •   Planning handouts
     •   Management tips
     •   Storyboards
     •   Project ideas
     •   Solutions to some common problems such as old computers
   and a lack of video cameras

In addition, the accompanying CD includes all of the reproducible handouts included in the book and samples of actual student-created videos.

Purchase Now

Book Printed Version .......... Price $39.95

Book Digital Version ........... Price $39.95

CONTACT US

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Katz & Associates:
P.O. Box 2289
Westminster, CA 92684-2289
stevenkatz@teachwithvideo.com