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The Director in the Classroom: How Filmmaking Inspires Learning
 
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The Director in the Classroom: How Filmmaking Inspires Learning [Paperback]

Nikos Theodosakis (Author), Ian Jukes (Foreword)


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Book Description

November 1, 2001
Offering a fun voyage of discovery for learners of all ages, The Director in the Classroom provides the "Why" for digital video in the classroom in a clear and concisely written book. The Director in the Classroom examines how filmmaking engages learners and explores how the process of filmmaking fosters the development of personal, social and higher-order thinking skills.

Digital filmmaking can empower students with the tools, skills and confidence to take creative control of their research projects. This book identifies how today’s digital cameras and software tools are revolutionizing filmmaking and enhancing learning in the classroom, and investigates curriculum connections and strategies for meeting standards and provides examples of successful video projects from K-12 and beyond.

The Director in the Classroom also provides you with strategies for assessing video projects, dealing with copyright issues, and project ideas.


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The Director in the Classroom is a compelling, remarkable book, written by someone with a clear understanding of the critical knowledge and skills necessary to live and learn in a digital age.

About the Author

For over a decade, Nikos Theodosakis has worked with students and teachers from Kindergarten to College exploring how to use filmmaking in the classroom. As a filmmaker, he has produced and directed short and feature length films around the world including "The Date" which received Canada's Genie Award nomination for Best Short Film. His innovative approach in connecting "classroom-to-community" has earned him provincial and national awards. His recognition includes the Financial Post's prestigious Business and Arts Partnership Award, numerous book and magazine articles including Canadian Living and Today's Parent.

Nikos Theodosakis is a keynote speaker and presenter at local, regional, and national conferences around North America. His background in filmmaking and photography, his love of storytelling and his sense of humor make for highly charged, visually stunning, mind shaking presentations. His goal is to take the excitement and glamour of filmmaking and translate it into opportunities of discovery for learners of all ages.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 336 pages
  • Publisher: Tech4Learning, Inc.; Book and CD edition (November 1, 2001)
  • ISBN-10: 1930870116
  • ISBN-13: 978-1930870116
  • Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 7.4 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,445,431 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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