LESSON 22

Vocabulary

• Digital Preservation: The process of maintaining and protecting digital content over time to ensure it remains accessible and intact.

Objective

• Students will explore the importance of digital preservation and learn strategies to safeguard their ReelTime yearbook contributions.
• They will create a video discussing how digital content can endure for future generations.

Assignment

1. Read this Overview

Digital memories, like the videos in the ReelTime yearbook, are valuable pieces of history. To keep them accessible for years, we need digital preservation strategies:

• File Formats: Use widely supported formats like MP4 to ensure long-term accessibility.
• Storage Solutions: Save copies on reliable platforms, external drives, or cloud storage.
• Backup Plans: Maintain multiple backups to prevent loss due to technical issues.
• Blockchain Technology: Using blockchain can archive yearbook videos securely, creating a tamper-proof, long-lasting record.

Example:
The ReelTime platform might use blockchain to store and verify yearbook videos, ensuring they remain authentic and accessible for future students.

2. Your Task

Create a 1–2 minute video discussing the importance of digital preservation. Include:

• Why preserving digital memories is essential.
• Strategies for keeping ReelTime videos safe and accessible.
• How technologies like blockchain or cloud storage could help.

Upload your video to ReelTime, titling it “Preserving Our Memories: [Your Name].”

3. Steps to Complete Your Assignment

1. Research preservation techniques:
   • Look into best practices for safeguarding digital content.
2. Plan your video:
   • Outline key points and include examples.
3. Film your content:
   • Speak about digital preservation or include visuals to explain your ideas.
4. Edit and finalize:
   • Ensure your video is clear, engaging, and informative.
5. Save your video and upload it to ReelTime.

4. Reflection Questions

After completing your video, write responses to these questions:

• What strategies do you think are most effective for preserving digital content?
• How might future students benefit from preserving this year’s ReelTime videos?
• What role does technology play in ensuring memories are protected for the long term?