Students then practice camera skills, lighting, makeup, sound and editing. Past topics include earthquake safety, first aid, drug refusal, assertiveness, violence prevention, conflict resolution and nutrition. At the end of each school year, new videos are ready for use in the elementary classrooms. After designing a health lesson to accompany each PSA, Ms. Graham conducts a September training for teachers from five surrounding elementary schools. The best videos become part of ABC Unified School District's Health Education Curriculum for grades five and six.
Technology is most effective if integrated into the curriculum.
Health Education at Tetzlaff has blended technology with decision making and communication skills to demonstrate learning and improved health behaviors. They are using HyperStudio presentation software to enhance oral reports as well as analyzing their own nutrition choices using software from DINE Systems and internet sites. Next year's goal is to expand the program. With the support of Tetzlaff's administration and staff, Ms. Graham will start a one semester elective class for 8 th graders interested in teaching the health lessons that accompany the videos. For the first half of the semester they will be trained in teaching strategies and how to deal with younger children.