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2011 - 2012 Workshops

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  • Washington State SHIFT workshop, Wenatchee, WA, Nov 8-10, 2011
  • Three-day SHIFT Lite Workshop for Moab and Southeast Utah Educators in Moab, Utah
    • Educators of grades 3 thru 12
    • Dates: March 29, 30, 31, 2012
    • Times: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, daily
    • Location: Moab Arts and Recreation Center (MARC), Moab, UT
    • Cost: Free! This opportunity is generously funded by art works for kids
  • Three-day SHIFT Lite Workshop for St. George and Southwest Utah Educators in St. George, Utah
    • Educators of grades 3 thru 12
    • Dates: April 26, 27, 28, 2012
    • Times: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, daily
    • Location: Washington School District Office, St. George, UT
    • Cost: Free! This opportunity is generously funded by the Sorenson Legacy Foundation
  • Four-day SHIFT Lite Workshop in Salt Lake City, UT
    • Dates: June 18 - 21, 2012
    • Times: 8:30 - 5:00 PM, daily
    • Location: Salt Lake City, UT - Venue TBD
    • Cost: $695 (SHIFT can partner with schools, districts, and non-profits to fundraise and subsidize tuition fees)
  • Three-day SHIFT Lite Workshop in Leavenworth, Washington
    • Dates: July 11 - 13, 2012
    • Times: 8:30 - 5:00 PM, daily
    • Location: Leavenworth, Washington - Venue TBD
    • Cost: $545
  • Three-day SHIFT Lite Workshop in Salt Lake City, Utah
    • Dates: Oct 11 - 13, 2012
    • Times: 8:30 - 5:00 PM, daily
    • Location: Salt Lake City, UT - Venue TBD
    • Cost: $545
  • Additional 2011-2012 workshops are currently being scheduled

SHIFT offers two workshop models for teachers to learn to integrate the filmmaking process into core content instruction.  Our workshop models include:

SHIFT LITE MODEL:  The Lite Model is a three to five day training for K-12 teachers, specialists, and administrators to learn how to integrate the filmmaking process into core content instruction.  Throughout the workshop, participants work in teams to produce a variety of short films, such as public service announcements (PSAs), documentaries, instructional videos, and personal narratives.  Participants are trained on equipment they have access to in their schools, including Windows Movie Maker, iMovie, video and still cameras, and tripods.

Elements:

  • Three to five day workshop for K-12 educators (individuals or teams).
  • Comprehensive, standards-linked filmmaking curriculum guides that includes: units and lesson plans, rubrics, supplemental DVDs containing youth-produced media and instructional videos demonstrating filmmaking concepts, and other additional resources.
  • Access to online resources and support.
  • Participants may be eligible to receive credit upon successful completion of the Lite Model.

SHIFT INTENSIVE MODEL:  The Intensive Model is a one or two year program for K-12 teachers, administrators, and specialists that begins with a three-day training, followed by additional trainings throughout the school year.  During the year, educators implement filmmaking units aligned with standards, including personal narratives, instructional videos, public service announcements (PSAs), and documentaries. 

Elements:

  • Participant cohorts are comprised of school teams with an administrator.  We recommend a team of four teachers from each school, in addition to an administrator, though neither are required.
  • A three-day summer training followed by incremental trainings during the school year to support the process and ensure successful classroom integration.
  • Comprehensive, standards-linked filmmaking curriculum guides that includes: units and lesson plans, rubrics, supplemental DVDs containing youth-produced media and instructional videos demonstrating filmmaking concepts, and other additional resources.
  • Assurance participants have access to sufficient equipment for integration.
  • Instructional and technical support provided by SHIFT staff during the school year.
  • Access to online resources and support.
  • Participants may be eligible to receive credit upon successful completion of the Intensive Model.

Please contact Rick Wray ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or 877.842.6126) if you're interested in the SHIFT summer workshops or bringing a workshop to your area.