Carol Harless and Tommy Clay

Harless and Clay proposed a unique program, "Video Documentaries: A Journey Into Literature", in an effort to help students at Stone Mountain High School broaden their understanding of literary works by relating them to their contemporary context and historical background. Using computer editing stations and supporting materials, this program will allow students to design and create chronological multimedia video documentaries after reading the book Night by Elie Wiesel. Students will become immersed in the technological experience through an extensive editing process that includes developing a storyboard and script, importing video, and creating video effects. As a result of the initiative, students can gain an insightful understanding of history while working as a team to produce a finished product that extends beyond the school. Harless and Clay also propose a community-wide viewing with special recognition given to students based on a set of evaluation criteria. Harless resides in Marietta and Clay lives in Douglasville.