April 2011 - present
Each year we select a project that benefits the Middle School Community in Troy. This year we worked with Boulan Middle School and their Video Tech class and helped them get some new equipment they needed to keep current with the ever evolving field of technology. When we selected this project, we had no idea what the potential impact on the student community would be. I couldn't be more proud to be affiliated with this project and the great things that have already come from it.
Mr. Williams selected four Kodak Play Sport HD cameras for his classes to use. He reported back to us the following update:
"The Video Technology class at Boulan Park Middle School used the cameras to create many types of videos which were then edited on Apple Macintosh computers using iMovie '09 software. Our focus last year, which will be enhanced this year, was to create projects highlighting how students are being bullied in schools and what behaviors we can use to stop this type of activity. Students designed scripts and stories which demonstrated how damaging this type of behavior can be to their classmates and how we can all help each other to prevent this from happening. Small group of students (4 or 5) then taped the stories using the Kodak cameras. I believe this was a very successful project and classes were very enthusiastic!"
Each year many project ideas are submitted and as a committee we select the one we feel will do the most good for the most students in our community. Mr. Williams and his class are a perfect example of how our partnership with the Troy Schools works!
Each year we select a project that benefits the Middle School Community in Troy. This year we worked with Boulan Middle School and their Video Tech class and helped them get some new equipment they needed to keep current with the ever evolving field of technology. When we selected this project, we had no idea what the potential impact on the student community would be. I couldn't be more proud to be affiliated with this project and the great things that have already come from it.
Mr. Williams selected four Kodak Play Sport HD cameras for his classes to use. He reported back to us the following update:
"The Video Technology class at Boulan Park Middle School used the cameras to create many types of videos which were then edited on Apple Macintosh computers using iMovie '09 software. Our focus last year, which will be enhanced this year, was to create projects highlighting how students are being bullied in schools and what behaviors we can use to stop this type of activity. Students designed scripts and stories which demonstrated how damaging this type of behavior can be to their classmates and how we can all help each other to prevent this from happening. Small group of students (4 or 5) then taped the stories using the Kodak cameras. I believe this was a very successful project and classes were very enthusiastic!"
Each year many project ideas are submitted and as a committee we select the one we feel will do the most good for the most students in our community. Mr. Williams and his class are a perfect example of how our partnership with the Troy Schools works!
Nice. Getting involved with community groups - everyone benefits.
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