Top 15 student media creation projects

Over time we have suggested many ways for college students to create media in a course. Some of the activities are short-term, others require more time. Several would make good projects for groups. Here, in no particular order, are my favorites – along with an inspirational(?) video.

1. TED-style talk video
2. Concept map with VUE or other tools
3. Where I’m from – voice recording of an original poem (music track optional)
4. How-to video using a One-Button Studio or screencast
5. Public service announcement – radio or TV spot
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6. Ignite or Pecha Kucha – speed presentation with Prezi or PowerPoint
7. Infographic with Piktochart
8. Story-Corps-style interview – voice recording – or an audio narrative essay
9. Video slide show with Animoto
10. Academic poster with PowerPoint
11. Video remix with Touchcast or Popocorn Maker
12. Comic book with Pixton
13. Time line with Preceden or Dipity
14. Video story problem – for example, “What can you do with this?“
15. Digital story with Storify

(One-page PDF handout of this list)

General resources

• Remix project (Notre Dame)
• How to design a digital media assignment
• Engage project (Wisconsin)
• Media Commons (Penn State)