We teach students how to read and write.  But now there is a greater need to explore the message within the moving image.  This is motion media literacy.  People create video anywhere at anytime.  It’s crucial to teach young people how to use these tools to communicate a powerful message.  
I believe schools need to formally educate students on how to use camera angles, cinematic language and filming techniques to construct meaning.
Teaching motion media literacy is about helping students to form a critical eye when viewing any moving image, in their every-day lives. 



​Community Collaboration
In order to teach sociology students to examine the real world implications of this realm of sociology I teamed up with Rosebud Institute and Carthage College.
Throughout the process I focused on teaching motion media and information literacy skills, using sociology content.  Students started this process by creating short film ideas, sociological in nature.  

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The purpose of this lesson is to help students to successfully communicate their knowledge of sociology through a moving image.  While engaged in extensive work, students documented their process, and collaborated with others, using a number of Web 2.0 technologies, specifically Google Apps.

Haebig organized a workshop with community professionals to give students hands on experience using cinematic language, technique, work on editing, and engage in story circles to refine their short film treatment ideas and ePortfolios.

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​ ePortfolios & Digital Citizenship

My students created digital portfolios to share their learning process, using Google Sites. ePortfolios also educate students about the significance of how they present themselves in a variety of mediums.  Students need to be taught how to create a professional digital footprint, learn the rules of intellectual property right and digital citizenship.

​Community Event & Service Learning​

Technology is a vehicle for students to show their understanding. In order to give students the opportunity to educate their larger community,  my students and I, along with  Rosebud Institute organized the Silent Shorts Film Festival. This event was well received and attended by a diverse audience.