Bianca Bradwell
Video #2
Teacher
1.
What was the main idea
or point being made?
The main idea or point
to be made about video #2 is quite honestly that clichéd phrase, “children are
our future.” Aside from the commercial’s intent to persuade the audience to
purchase a phone, this video was trying to illustrate the need to listen to children,
let them have an outlet for their voices, because they’re imaginative and
innovative-at any age. Another point to take away from this video is the impact
of one’s idea; the historical change that can take place when someone stops to listen
to our youth. Overall, children should not be ignored because they have something
to contribute to this world.
2.
What audience was the
video trying to reach?
This video clearly
tried to reach adults. The child started in the classroom, but continued to
share her ideas with her principal, medical staff, and one believed to be an
inventor in the end of the video; it’s important to note that it’s the adults
in the video that are taking the young girl around to share her ideas. Sometimes
the power reside in the teachers, doctors, and other innovators to give
children a much needed platform to be listened to and encouraged. We are our
students’ role models, so it’s up to us to go the extra mile, like this young
girl’s teacher in the video, and make them feel valued. We might see that spark
in them that they can’t!
3.
Were the methods used
to create the video effective? Why or why not?
The methods used to
create this video was very effective. Based on the setting, characters, and
other details (language, clothing, color, furniture, etc.), the time frame set
for this video could be the early-mid 1900’s. The video forces the audience to
contemplate on the historical impact of that little girl’s voice and idea. What
if that child never shared her idea on the future of telephones? What if her
teacher never took the intuitive to encourage her student to continue sharing
her ideas with someone outside the classroom? Allowing just the child’s voice to play throughout the video makes
it much more impactful as well. No one is telling the audience how to feel or
what to take away from this commercial-it’s just the student’s essay and the
encouraging expressions on the faces of the adults; even the tears of the
mother adds to the tone of the message. This video does a
great job in sending the message that children are not only our future, but can
change the future, and it’s up to adults to listen.
Bianca Bradwell
Video #3
Teacher
1.
What was the main idea
or point being made?
The main idea or point
being made in video #3 is to inform the audience on the how the 21st
century world is one of sharing ideas and being innovative within the online
community. As the video pinpointed, the world has transitioned from “mass
production” being the center of the 20th century, to “mass
innovation” being at the heart of the 21st century. Through building
communities and conversing online, ideas are shared and brought to life in a
sense. People who are a part of these communities enjoy “leaving their piece
within the bird’s nest,” and still getting recognized for their contribution. Overall it’s about equality, freedom, and what’s best
for the greater good of society.
2.
What audience was the
video trying to reach?
Video #3 was created
for multiple audiences. The message could be intended for millennials,
educators, or even college students; individuals in all these categories take advantage
of online resources, and use them continuously for personal, educational, or
professional use. As an educator, video #3 inspired me to contribute to the
world of online education. There are many educational platforms online where
teachers can share lessons, ideas, and other creations (blogs, podcasts, videos,
presentations) with others for free; I know I’ve personally taken
advantage of those advantages in the past. Depending on who you are, this video
could speak to you differently.
3.
Were the methods used
to create the video effective? Why or why not?
The methods used to create video #3 was quite effective. No one
was lecturing the audience on the point(s) to be made, nor was the design
confusing or hard to follow. The creator took the audience on
an adventure, and used language, visuals, and movement to deliver the message. The
language used involved the audience too, it asked everyone to reflect on
certain questions in the video as it progressed; it was very engaging. The subtle
music used in the background was great for creating the perfect mood. It was
not distracting, but noticeable. As a viewer, I felt very much included.
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