Katy Dillard and Meghan Smith are requesting $599.96-$899.94 to purchase 4-6 Flip Video cameras to allow students from K-5 to create video projects that enhance their learning. First grade students have already used borrowed cameras to film themselves presenting animal research. The cameras will be checked out from the library for a variety of video projects across grade levels and subjects. Teachers will be trained on using the cameras and downloading videos. Success will be measured by students regularly using the cameras to create educational videos and through end-of-year usage statistics.

1. EXCEL Application
APPLICANT(S) INFORMATION
Name(s): Katy Dillard & Meghan Smith
Grade Level or Subject Area: K-5
Project Title: Flip for Flip Videos
Grant Request: $ 599.96 – 899.94
Approximate Number of Students Reached: 600
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Project summary and objectives:
Flip Video cameras can be used in cross curriculum technology integration in all grade levels. As
an example, First grade classrooms have borrowed Flip Video cameras from district employees
to videotape themselves for a culminating research animal project. Students started their
research process in the Library to learn how to locate resources using a visual search with the
online catalog. Students then read for information using those resources and wrote a video
script with facts they learned. With a buddy, the first graders filmed their script with the Flip
Video cameras to present their learning with other first grade students. In the process,
students learned how to use this current technology and see their downloaded videos in action.
This created a stir of excitement toward the student's own learning. First grade students have
since returned to the Library and independently searched for other information books on the
online catalog using a visual search method. Every step of their research has been taken to a
new level of learning with enthusiasm.
The possibilities are endless when creating video-infused lessons for students in all grade levels.
For example, Fifth graders could use the cameras to add to their current podcasts or be used to
enhance their Wax Museum presentations. Fourth grade could use the cameras and document
existing projects such as Science Fair. Kindergarten students and teachers can create alphabet
videos to help reinforce letter sounds. These video cameras could even be used by students
doing individual research projects to enhance their end product.
The Flip Videos will create opportunities for students and teachers to think outside the box and
use these resources to create projects that they wouldn’t normally be able to do. A book report
will become instantly more exciting when students get to incorporate current technology.
Creative research projects can be enhanced by the use of these cameras. A reader’s theater
presentation will have more meaning because it can be videoed and shared with others.

2. The cameras may be checked out of the Library in any number of ways, allowing a class, grade
level or individual to use them here on our campus.
How will the money be used? Please be specific.
Each Flip Video Mino 60 minute costs $149.99 (through www.theflip.com with free shipping)
6 at $149.99 costs $899.94 or
5 at $149.99 costs $749.95
4 at $149.99 costs $599.96
Project Timeline:
After the video cameras arrive teachers can be quickly trained on how to use these cameras
and download the video projects to a campus computer. Once teachers are trained, the
cameras will be available for check out and used in any classroom across campus. These Flip
Video cameras are so simple to use, that students, even kindergarteners, will be able to use
them with ease.
A teacher training would incorporate information on how to use the cameras, create and edit
videos, as well as specific examples of what kinds of projects they can be used for, such as the
ones mentioned above.
Criteria for Success:
Describe your criteria for success. How will you know if your project is successful? What criteria
will you use to measure success? What do you want to happen as a result of your project?
The project will be considered successful when students are consistently using the Flip Videos
to create exciting and educationally relevant videos that support their classroom learning.
Statistics report use will be run at the end of the school year to document usage of the Flip
Videos. The most important goal and end result will be student hands-on experience with
current technology.