January 26, 2009

Changes for the Good of it All...

Some REACH Award changes for the good of it all....

*Student and teacher movies must be produced this year, 2008-09.
*Movies can be on any subject and any length but must have an educational focus,interesting and of high quality.

*Movies can be created in iMovie, Final Cut Pro, Keynote and may include any of the Apple iLife suite applications; GarageBand, iPhoto, and iTunes.

*Movies must include credits that include a "thank you" and attribution to used resources

Categories are:

Students Grade 3-6
1) School Curriculum and 2) Non-School Curriculum

Students Grade 7-8
1) School Curriculum and 2) Non-School Curriculum

Studetns Grade 9-12
1) School Curriculum 2) Non-School Curriculum and 3) Video Experts

**Please download REACH Awards Participation Information resources, Guidelines, Entry Forms, Scoring Rubric and Copyright information.

January 7, 2009

Theme-"Youth for Positive Change"

We all know our kids have giant hearts and want to make a difference in the world. This year's MediaFest REACH Movie theme of "Youth for Positive Change" encompasses a wide range of topics that span from school ground issues to global concerns. The objective for student participation is the involvement of research for story purposes, allowing students to uncover local, state, national, or international issues that effect the citizens of our world. Through their research, students will process the learned information and produce a 2 minute iMovie that communicates social change and citizen awareness.

January 20 - Kickoff of REACH Movie Competition



All Participation Information Links will be active on January 20.