3. Assignment Objectives
• Practice writing and performing for new media
• Develop video announcing skills
• Perform comfortably on camera
• Perform under time restrictions
• Encourage inventive uses of social media
4. Student’s Comments
“One of my favorite assignments”
– Felicia Ernest, Sophomore
“The vlog assignment was great because it allowed me to
use creativity, practice my announcing and have fun.”
– Ben Smith, Sophomore
“The Vlog gave me the experience to start my own vlog”
– Jordan Wellin, Junior
5. Requirements
• Video
– Use mobile phones, flip cameras, web-
cameras, or any video camera source
• Course Facebook Page or use course
page on your university’s online learning
environment
• Confirm that video can be uploaded on
designated platform
6. Assignment Requirements
• :60 journal entry about designated topic being taught
in class.
• Perform in front of video camera being mindful of
technical issues such as mic placement, background
noises, lighting, and framing
