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This "Web documentary" provides a unique way to expose an important political and social issue. Focusing on the issues surrounding China's exploitation of its land and people related to coal, the site casts the viewer as an investigating journalist. You can choose to visit the sites and see the conditions for yourself or you can talk to people along the way and gain insight into their lives (as well as the political system). The content is deep, has high replay value, consists of very high-quality media, and represents an innovative approach to sharing experiences about important world issues.

Wow. I have seen web documentaries highlighting human rights issues before, but this one's style and tone really captures the juxtaposition between socioeconomic classes. The map and additional information buttons are great for Social Studies and History teachers willing to bring this into the classroom. As a former middle school World Geography teacher, I would be interested in showing this to my class, but also hesitant. Any former teachers who would show this to their students?

Wow. I've seen similar attempts at making web documentaries trying to raise public awareness about human rights before, but the filmmaker really hit the nail on the head. The juxtaposition between socioeconomic classes and the attempts mine workers make to brighten their world (i.e. engaging in a Christmas song/dance at the temple) is striking. I'm curious if any teachers would be brave enough to discuss these topics in their social studies classes.

This is a 2 minute trailer for a documentary on technology to help children and adults with autism communicate and learn. It is quite inspiring, as well as a bit emotion provoking.

Interested in researching more what we talked about in class today, I found that some universities are actively trying to promote civic engagement in youth. Illinois State University students created a documentary to help them reflect on their learning. This is not at K-12, and maybe shows that (as we talked about in class), districts have less freedom to implement things like this...

Here is another documentary trailer previewed through the conference.

If you like your learning aurally -- this is a good hourlong documentary (yeah, you could read it too, but what's the point?) downloadable as a podcast or playable through the web.

On a slight scroll down the home page you can find this recently aired PBS documentary. Would love to hear comments from the community.

You can get a peak at this film through the Global Education Conference. Prof. Dede sent out the invitation last week.

GO SEE THIS FILM! Documentary about Kevin Clash, the man beyond Elmo and other muppets at Sesame Workshop, that is sure to make you fall in love with Elmo all over again :-)

The documentary asks a question the education reform movement seems to neglect: Why flood American schools with young, highly educated teachers if the good ones cannot afford to stay?