I might not be quite the Google-ite others are, but I do use a good number of their tools, and I think their corporate structure and culture might have some lessons for the education world. As a result, I decided I'd like to see the Google in action at the Google Teacher Academy in NYC this November. I'm not counting on being selected, but I figured I couldn't pass up the chance.
I've put in my application, which included producing my own 1 minute long video- something I've never done before. I'm pretty happy with the results¹, although it's certainly a long way from being professional. I'd call it a good first attempt at film making.
Here it is, my acting, screenwriting, producing, and editorial debut:
Let me know what you think.
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¹ Upon searching for other applicants videos (which I did only after finishing my video), I saw lots of pandering to Google by focusing on how cool Google tools are. I hope that's not a major requirement, since the only Google-y things in my video are the brief screenshots of Reader and YouTube. Oh well. If they're looking for panderers, then I'm not going to be their guy anyway.
I think your video is fabulous and I hope you get in.
Thanks for the support! I'll be sure to update everyone either way.
I was just talking to someone today about how all the google academy vids I have seen seem to want to impress the google folks with lots of music, flash, and pizazz. Yours is much better 😉 Hope you got in!
@Paul: Thanks for the vote! Alas, I wasn't selected to attend, but I'm glad you enjoyed the video!