Teaching To The Test Pattern

Tom shares a presentation from his summer conference tour where he helps you understand what is needed to help teach your students to write better copy for news. For more content like, this visit www.streamsemester.com

In episode 130, Tom talks with Robert Hill from Peach County High School in Fort Valley, Georgia. This was recorded live during the AVTF Meet and Greet at Peach Co. This event served as the program's advisory council meeting and was a great way of members of the community to see what happens in the program. Thanks to our sponsor, Amitrace, for their support of Teaching To The Test Pattern. For more tools, tricks, and techniques for teaching video production, please visit StreamSemester.com. 

Tom discusses why he's been absent from podcasts and posting on StreamSemester.com lately. Teaching To The Test Pattern and StreamSemester.com are brought to you by Amitrace.com

Tom discusses the Blackmagic Design announcement from IBC 23 including new cameras, new updates, and the biggest thing to happen to iOS cameras since light - the Blackmagic Camera app. For more news and classroom resources, please visit StreamSemester.comThanks to our sponsor Amitrace.com. If you are looking to upgrade your classroom or studio equipment, visit Amitrace.com to get started.

Tom and Josh talk about what's new in their programs for 2023--2024. Josh is reworking his entire program and Tom is rewiring his. For more shows and more info on how to best run your Audio/Video production classroom, visit streamstemester.com. Special Thanks to Amitrace.com for their support of StreamSemester.com and Teaching To The Test Patten.

Tom and Josh talk about new content coming from StreamSemester.com and how you can use it to become the local expert on the topics provided. For pacing guides, lesson plans, activities, and more for your classroom, visit StreamSemester.com. Thanks to Amitrace.com for their continued support of StreamSemester.com and Teaching To The Test Pattern. If you are looking to build a new program or update/upgrade an established one, visist Amitrace.com to get the conversation started.

In this episode, Tom and Josh catch up after Josh's summer of travel. They address where Adam is as well as how bad the roads in Georgia are. Thanks to Amitrace.com for their support of Teaching to the Test Pattern and StreamSemester.com

This is the first episode of the Ask The Engineer Series. Tom talks with Faraz from Amitrace to help answer your questions. As Tom and Faraz travel and talk with teachers from around the country, they hear the same questions over and over and this series aims to answer those questions. In this episode, they discuss live streaming set ups, the best cameras for the studio and in the field, and different connection types. Links to products discussed: Datavideo HS1600T - https://www.datavideo.com/us/product/HS-1600T-3C140TMBlackmagic Design Atem: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/atemmini Blackmagic Design Studio Cameras: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/blackmagicstudiocamera Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Cameras: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/blackmagicpocketcinemacamera Previous Teaching To The Test Pattern Episodes about NDI: Episode 7: Part 1Episode 8: Part 2Episode 9: Part 3Episode 10: Part 4Episode 11: Part 5Episode 12: Part 6If you have a question that you would like addressed in an upcoming episode, click here to send an email.

In this episode, Josh talks with Dr. Andrew Stevens from North Greenville University about his experience on the sidelines, in the classroom and much more. Teaching To The Test Pattern is brought to you by Amitrace. If you are looking to update your equipment for your classroom or build out your studio, go to Amitrace.com to start the conversation and get the best input and feedback possible to help your workflow be as efficient as possible.

The roundtable is back. This time Adam, Josh, and Tom were live at Camp T&I in Brunswick, Georgia. They were joined by 20 or so video production educators from around the state of Georgia. During they show, they fielded questions from the audience, Josh and Adam got their "Ross Socks," and they discussed the best places to eat in the area. For more episodes and more content for video production educators, please visit www.streamsemester.com.StreamSemester.com and Teaching To The Test Pattern are sponosored by Amictrace. If you are looking to improve your classroom or studio technology, contact Amitrace today to get the conversation started.

Tom talks with Bob Caniglia from BlackMagic Design at NAB 2023. They discuss the new ATEM family of switchers, updates to Davinci Resolve, and much more. For more content like this please visit, StreamSemester.com. Thank you to our sponsor - Amitrace. If you are looking to build out or build up your studio or classroom equipment, reach out to Amitrace today.

In this episode of the Teaching To The Test Pattern Roundtable: Tom is still in Vegas at NAB2023 and shares what he's learned in the last week. The boys discuss the new Adobe Premiere Pro version that's in Beta and drives Tom mad, how most scholastic video programs are really missing a key element, Ross Video, Canon Cameras, and Blackmagic Design still dominate the conversation. Thanks again to Amitrace for their support of Teaching to the Test Pattern and StreamSemester.com.

Tom talks with Melanie Ciotti from SNS about their storage and media asset management (MAM) solutions and how they can simplify the workflow at schools. For more about SNS, visit www.snsevo.comFor more content about teaching video produciton, visit StreamSemester.com presented by Amitrace.com

Tom talked with Matt Peschau from Ross Video about how Ross Video can integrate their suite of tools into your classroom in order to give your students the most accurate experience with professional grade newsroom tools and techniques. For more from NAB2023, visit StreamSemester.com. Teaching to the Test Pattern is brought to you by Amitrace.com. If you are looking to build out or upgrade your equipment, reachout to Amitrace to get the process started.

Adam, Josh, and Tom meet again to talk about what's going on in their lives including Josh's love for BlackMagic Design cameras, Adam's ebay bidding wars for VHS tapes and Tom's upcoming trip to Las Vegas.Thanks to Amitrace.com for their support of Teaching To The Test Pattern and StreamSemester.com

Tom discusses a disturbing trend in CTE. This episode is one of the most difficult to produce in order to not say names, tell specifics, and/or truly cause pain to someone involved. Ultimately the goal of this episode is to get your attention and cause awareness of the issue. To learn more visit: https://www.streamsemester.com/

Tom talks with Jessica Roberts from Arlington High School in Arlington, TN about her program, how she actually was trained to be a video production teacher and much more. To learn more visit: https://www.streamsemester.com/

Adam, Josh, and Tom talk about what's going on in their program and on StreamSemester.com. They talk Blackmagic Design, AI apps, and much more.

Tom talks with Tim Loreman from Central High School in Phenix City, Alabama about Loreman's path to the video production classroom, how he manages to complete over 100 live streams a year, and his tools to maintain quality in his productions. For more content for your classrom, check out StreamSemster.com to get the latest gear reviews, tips/tricks/techniques for your classroom and more.

Tom discusses the recent releases from BlackMagic Design including the ATEM Studio HD8, HD8 ISO, the BlackMagic Design Studio Camera Pro 6k, and the second generation of the BlackMagic Design Pro 4k, and more. For more gear reviews and content for your video production classroom, visit StreamSemster.com

Adam, Josh, and Tom sat down to talk about what's going on in their lives, classrooms, and what they are working on for StreamSemester.com .

Tom talks with Adam Logan from the Rockdale Career Academy in Conyers, Georgia. Adam and Tom talk about the program at RCA as well as Adam's recent completion of his specialist degree and much more.

Tom discusses the difference between a trainer and a teacher. For more about teaching video production, please visit streamsemester.com

Tom talks with Bill Phelps from Harrison High School and Phelps Productions about his time in the classroom, things Bill does to engage students as well as one of the best training exercises ever. In the episode Bill and Tom discuss a self working card trick. Here is a link to the video instructions for the trick: https://youtu.be/HAsaVZi5XLs For more video production education content, please visit StreamSemester.com and make sure to sign up for the email.

Tom discusses the UGA Election Show Coverage and his fears and the result of doing such a large show and how doing something outside of your comfort zone can really boost your confidence as well as that of your students.For more podcasts episodes and tips and tricks on how be become a better video production teacher, visit StreamSemester.com

Tom discusses how you can end your semester strong and efficiently in order to start the spring semester better prepared.

Tom talks with Josh Dempsey and Adam Russell from Marietta High School in Marietta Georgia about StreamSemester.com and their recent acquisition, plans for the site, and more. Go to StreamSemester.com right now to sign up for the email list in order to receive the latest news for your classroom and much more.

Tom talks you through the basics of basketball commentary as you prepare for the upcoming basketball season.

Tom discusses simple changes you can make to improve your basketball broadcasts including adding commentary, adding an additional camera or two, adding graphics and more.

In the follow up to the last episode, Tom talks about ways you can turn your program around by changing how you approach your program and getting feedback on perceptions of your teaching and your program.

In this episode, Tom talks about overcoming those who have issues with receiving your livestream content.

In episode 100, Tom hopes to empower you with why your job is hard, how you can handle the task and most importantly how to take care of yourself!

This episode is the wrap up of advice that still holds true.

Tom goes through some of the past episodes to find some of the advice that still holds true today.

Tom talks with Imry Halevi, Zach Garrett and Bo Cordle about what a day in their life entails. This is the first of three episodes counting down to episode 100 of Teaching To The Test Pattern.

Tom talks with Josh Jenson, Imry Halevi, and Jason Boone about how they got started in the production world. This is the first of three episodes counting down to episode 100 of Teaching To The Test Pattern.

Tom talks with Josh Talevski in the follow up to their conversation in June. In this episode, Josh details his experiences as a broadcast intern with the Savannah Bananas including his time singing the national anthem during an ESPN broadcast.

Tom details what your role in your classroom, school, community, and the broadcast education profession is and how you should make the best of your program.

Tom talks about ways to improve your newscasts including killing your mascot, rewriting stories every day, and more.

Tom discusses the newly released BlackMagic Design ATEM SDI and how they can benefit your program.

Tom details why you need goals, what areas you need to set goals, how to set goals that matter and much more in this episode of T4P.

Tom and Drew Kwederas talk about things that people don't know about what Drew does as well as how Drew is preparing for the upcoming school year.

Tom talks with Drew Kwederas about his transition from TV to the middle school classroom as well as his upcoming move to the high school classroom.

Tom talks with University of Georgia student and intern with the Savannah Bananas, Josh Talevski, about his current internship with the Savannah Bananas and how Josh thinks the internship will impact his future.

Tom discusses leaving the classroom, his new job, things he has learned, and what's next for the podcast.

Tom continues the discussion about how the Savannah Bananas changed his perspectives in his class.

Tom discusses how the Savannah Bananas have inspired him to change things in his classroom

Tom discusses how he uses RundownCreator.com to make his classroom run effectively.

In this episode Tom talks you through preparing for the fall semester now. Using your current lessons and activities to create a pacing guide to get a better start for the next school year.

Tom talks about beginner's luck and how your coaching can limit the luck as the beginner continues to work on their craft.

Tom talks about how to build your classes with 6 points to improve the type of kids you have in your classroom, improve their attitude about your class, and your attitude about your career.