A slide deck guiding students through the analysis of the first YouTube video, including the warm-up poll, video viewing, discussion points, and activity instructions.
Visual presentation slides for the 'Digital Echoes' workshop, featuring the 'Me at the zoo' video embed, discussion prompts, and audit guidelines.
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A primary source analysis worksheet for the 'Me at the zoo' video, framed as a 'Digital Archaeology' mission where students analyze visual data, tech limitations, and cultural impact.
Presentation slides for the 'The First Upload' lesson, featuring the embedded YouTube video, discussion prompts, comparison of broadcast vs. upload models, and seminar guidelines.
A visual slide deck designed for high school students to explore the origins of YouTube through 'Me at the zoo'. Includes an embedded video slide, primary source analysis prompts, and a structured debate framing for the Socratic Seminar.
A comparative analysis matrix worksheet for students to evaluate three different 2005 media sources based on authorship, audience, barriers to entry, and bias.
A mock 2005-era newspaper article discussing the rise of User-Generated Content and the transition to Web 2.0, serving as a primary source for student analysis.
A slide deck for students exploring the first YouTube video and the concept of a digital footprint, including embedded video, interactive prompts, and the THINK acronym for digital citizenship.
A slide deck introducing the lesson 'The Medium is the Message: Platform Evolution', featuring the video 'Me at the zoo', analysis of early internet constraints, and discussion prompts.
A comprehensive teacher facilitation guide for the 'Pixel Pioneers' lesson, featuring pacing, discussion anchors, and key vocabulary based on the evolution of YouTube.
A printable T-Chart worksheet for students to compare the first YouTube video to modern digital media standards across five key categories.
A professional undergraduate-level slide deck for a media studies lesson on digital authenticity, featuring the 'Me at the zoo' case study, the aesthetic of banality, and the shift toward the creator economy.
A set of three printable exit tickets per page for the 'Pixel Pioneers' lesson, asking students to reflect on the modern viability of the first YouTube video.
A set of 6 printable discussion cards for middle school students to analyze the "Me at the zoo" video. Each card features a specific timestamp or concept, focusing on social norms, technology evolution, and presentation styles.
A student field guide for planning their 20-second observational report, including sections for target identification, the 3-step vlog structure, and reflection questions.
A slide deck introducing internet bandwidth concepts using the first YouTube video. Includes embedded video, visual comparisons of data speeds, and activity prompts.
A student worksheet for the 'Launch Your MVP' activity, guiding pairs through brainstorming, feature cutting, and sketching a minimum viable product interface.
A set of 6 printable discussion cards with questions and follow-up prompts for the Socratic Seminar, covering themes of authenticity, technology, history, and society.
A teacher facilitation guide including lesson objectives, standards, materials checklist, and step-by-step instructional sequence for the Digital Democratization lesson.
A slide deck exploring the history of YouTube, contrasting the first-ever video with modern production standards. Includes the embedded 'Me at the zoo' video and technical analysis slides.
A grading rubric for the 'Digital Archaeology' lesson, evaluating students on visual evidence analysis, linguistic context, historical significance, and comparative arguments.