Teaching TV: Television Techniques

The « Teaching TV: Television Techniques » lesson, a component of Elizabeth Verrall’s comprehensive five-part unit for elementary education, offers educators valuable insights for incorporating TV education in classrooms. By guiding students in creating their own media productions, the lesson imparts a practical understanding of how technology and film techniques are harnessed in television to convey meaning effectively. The lesson’s key objectives encompass fostering students’ comprehension and utilizing foundational techniques for producing impactful static images and sound. Furthermore, it aims to cultivate an appreciation for these techniques’ pivotal role in crafting compelling media content. This hands-on approach not only advances students’ media literacy but also develops critical thinking and heightened awareness of the intricate dynamics that underlie the creation of meaningful visual and auditory narratives.