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Ruby Bridges: 6 Years Old and Desegregating a School

Description

On Nov. 14, 1960, Ruby Bridges desegregated the all-white William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans. She was 6 years old. Hear from Ruby’s teacher about that year and visit the school — in the past, present and in 360 video.

What Works Well

This video mixes historical photos, interview audio and on-location filming to present the viewer with a quick, intimate portrait of a moment in civil rights history in the US.

Discipline

  • Education
  • Social Sciences

Keywords

20th century, civil rights, history, informal learning, racism, schools, segregation, tour, united states

Source

New York Times

Level of Guidance

Guidance Level 3
What does this mean?

The Level of Guidance indicates how much the creator has imbued the video with a sense of at what the viewer should be looking.

For instance, a Level 1 video would mean that the camera has been left in place while life happens around it, allowing you, as the viewer, to simply observe. A Level 2 video might incorporate subtle visual, textual or audible hints or simple transitions. A Level 3 video would rely on a handful of hints and transition. A Level 4 video would employ multiple hints and dialogue. And a Level 5 video would rely on all of the above as well as a narrative arc that pushes the viewer forward.

Another way of looking at this would be how much production went into the video if you are considering making one of your own like it.

Location

Watch in Class

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