I designed this series of lessons to support our students to create an iMovie that showcased their creativity and flair, while also focussing on set camera shots and exploring the tools on offer in iMovie.
Each session (30 minutes) started with explicit teaching of a new skill (or skills) in iMovie, as well as a set camera shot / angle that needed to be used.
Giving a set task for each day reduced the cognitive load of 'what to record' and allowed students to focus on the technique and skills required to complete the task. This was a great step towards handing over more creativity in the design process to our tamariki once they had become familiar with the tools within iMovie.
Great results and loads of personality come through with this task! Now they have a set of skills they can transfer through to evidence their own learning and amplify their voice through sharing their understandings with their whānau and school community.
November 18, 2025 .
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This is fantastic! I love how you structured each session with a clear skill focus and a specific camera shot—it’s such an effective way to give students creative direction without overwhelming them. The intentional scaffolding really shines here, especially the way you used set tasks to lower cognitive load so students could concentrate on technique.
It’s wonderful to see how this approach not only built confidence with iMovie but also opened the door for students to take greater ownership of their creative choices. The fact that so much personality came through speaks to how empowering this structure was for your tamariki.
And the best part: these are transferable skills they can now use to showcase and deepen their learning across the curriculum. What a powerful way to amplify student voice and strengthen connections with whānau and the wider school community. Well done!
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