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Fostering Creativity and Risk-Taking Through Alternative Assessment in Music Technology and Beyond - Presented at the Missouri Music Educators Association 88th Annual In-Service Workshop/Conference "Harmonizing the Future: No Roads Needed. Just Music." Presentation PDF: Some more: Sample lesson/project on Digital Media Technology's custom LMS: Quest 33: Samples, Patches, and More Example Projects: Best Reading Feldman, J. (2019). Grading for equity: What it is, why it matters, and how […]
Rule of Thirds Generator for Final Cut Pro - This is a basic Motion Generator I created for use in my Digital Media Technology class. It adds a rule-of-thirds grid overlay to any project in Final Cut Pro. If you're a teacher, you might find it useful to add above the Primary Storyline in FCP as a quick way to demonstrate framing and composition. […]
Coding my first program (kind of) - This morning, I clicked a single button to send a to-do list item to each student in STA Digital Media, instantly creating about 45 to-do list items in 45 different Basecamp projects. This is the result of a little side project I've been working on over the last week or so, culminating in a flurry […]
7 Audio/Video Creative Resources - For educators needing to create virtual content and lessons, editing media (both audio and video) is an essential skill. Below are 7 resources to learn new skills in audio/video editing and storytelling. Adobe Creative Cloud Tutorials: https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/tutorials-explore.html Due to the nature of CC (monthly subscription), these will likely be continually updated to match the current version […]
Hopefully, We Learn a Few Things - There's no short supply of reflection during this unprecedented time: Reflecting on the things we miss as we socially distance ourselves. Reflecting on the things we can live without as we find ourselves potentially home for a longer streak than we've ever been before. Finally, reflecting on what's most important in life. I'm hopeful that […]PORTFOLIO HIGHLIGHTS:
Instructional Design
Universal Design Principle:
Rule of Thirds
This eLearning module covers the rule of thirds design principle using video instruction, assessment, real-world examples, and skill reinforcement through practice.
NATO+Microlearning
This video was created as part of a final project for IDT 9000 Instructional Design and Performance Improvement. The task was to create an e-Learning proposal for NATO highlighting the benefits of microlearning.
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11: Resolutions – Eduspeakeasy - It's January. A new year. We all know what that means. In this episode of the Eduspeakeasy Podcast, let's talk resolutions. I'll share three big resolutions with you -- mostly to keep myself honest. For two of these resolutions, it's really obvious that I can't complete them without working hard towards them every day. For […] 10: Be Thankful – Eduspeakeasy - I have a tendency to focus on the work; the stressful things that have to be done to get better. Let's pause for a moment and think of the things that make us appreciate our job as educators. 09: The Bitter End – Eduspeakeasy - It's the end of another school year. Time for summer. Exciting, right? Well...About
Hello, my name is Shawn Harrel and I teach Digital Media Technology at Summit Technology Academy in Lee's Summit, MO. I'm also active in the music department at Lee's Summit West High School, where I direct Titan Jazz and assist with marching band. My passions are in video production (I work as a video production specialist for the Lee's Summit R-7 School District), music, and creativity. I'm currently pursing an Ed. D. in Instructional Design and Performance Technology from Baker University. I look forward to building meaningful learning experiences combining my skills in digital media production and instructional design.
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