National curriculum content

Use logical reasoning to explain how some simple algorithms work and to detect and correct errors in algorithms and programs; use search technologies effectively, appreciate how results are selected and ranked, and be discerning in evaluating digital content; select, use and combine a variety of software (including internet services) on a range of digital devices to design and create a range of programs, systems and content that accomplish given goals; use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly; recognise acceptable/unacceptable behaviour; identify a range of ways to report concerns.

Lesson objectives

1. Find out what makes a good advert.
2. Use a storyboard to plan your advert.
3. Record video footage for your advert.
4. Search for other media for your advert.
5. Create a ‘rough cut’ of your advert.
6. Finish your advert and get some feedback.

What we want children to know

• Think critically about how video is used to promote a cause.
• How to storyboard an effective advert for a cause.
• How to work collaboratively to shoot suitable, original footage; acknowledging intellectual property rights.
• How to work collaboratively to edit the assembled content.

What skills we want children to develop

• Use a variety of devices and a range of software for a particular purpose.
• Safe and responsible use of technology.

Vocabulary

Footage, rough cut, storyboard, advert, Creative Commons, video camera, rushes of footage, final cut.