Teaching Best Practices: The DV Quilt

The video introduces the Quilt, a concept developed at the City Voices City Visions Institute to help teachers create digital video projects with limited resources. It highlights the benefits of video production in education, such as enhancing literacy and student engagement. The Quilt allows teachers to create projects using one camera and one computer, focusing on genre and creativity. An example of a Cold War infomercial is provided, illustrating how students can research and perform roles. The video emphasizes the importance of student engagement and learning outcomes, and suggests applications in various subjects. It concludes with an invitation for community engagement.

What is the primary goal of the Quilt method in video production for teachers?

• To create high-budget films

• To replace traditional teaching methods

• To focus solely on technical skills

• To simplify video projects for teachers with limited resources

Why is it important for students to work within a genre when using the Quilt method?

• Students are familiar with genres from their own media consumption

• Genres are easier to film

• Genres require less creativity

• Genres are more entertaining

What is a suggested way to start and end a video in the Quilt method?

• With a lengthy introduction

• Using complex animations

• With simple titles or student participation

• By hiring professional actors

In the Quilt method, what role does the teacher play in the video production process?

• The teacher acts as the main director

• The teacher provides a rubric and facilitates learning

• The teacher writes the script for the students

• The teacher films all the scenes

How does the Quilt method enhance student learning?

• By encouraging students to compose meaning and engage actively

• By focusing on memorization of facts

• By reducing the need for research

• By allowing students to consume more content