The Director in the Classroom


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Overview
The Director in the Classroom...

• examines how filmmaking engages learners.

• identifies how today’s digital cameras and software based editing systems are revolutionizing filmmaking and explores the opportunities for enhancing education with these same tools.

• explores the process of filmmaking and investigates how every step, from idea to distribution, fosters the development of personal, social and higher order thinking skills.

• investigates opportunities to develop context based, video projects that span curriculum and provide examples of successful video projects from K-12 and beyond. Curriculum connections are demonstrated, strategies for meeting standards are explained and SCANS goals are addressed.

• empowers students with the tools, skills and confidence to take creative control of their research and presentation projects and to engage learning using video production.

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Our Services & Products

Professional Development

• Videoconference Workshops & Presentations

• Onsite Workshops & Presentations

• Online Self-directed Workshop

• Director's Cut Newsletter (free)

• Action! Ezine

Classroom Resources

• The Director in the Classroom Book & CD

• Curriculum-based Project Kits

• Online Production Studio

• Classroom Support Materials


	Nikos Theodosakis
	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 recently published book and CD: The Director in the Classroom: How Filmmaking Inspires Learning has received excellent reviews from educators and administrators. 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.

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I thought the video conference workshop was outstanding. The format was equally as good as having you here in person. Job well done!! Thanks for all of your hard work.

Our teachers walked away benefiting and changed from this experience. Teaching and learning will never be the same. That is what it is all about. We look forward to working with you in the future.

Thanks,
Steven Carney
Coordinator Professional Development
Placer County Office of Education
Placer, California