How to Successfully Include Non-Majors in a Study Abroad Documentary/Multi-Media Project

Tackling a study abroad short documentary-video project can be challenging if the student participants are skilled, but what if they have little to no experience? Hear how to harness the non-majors’ best assets and make them feel equally part of the project. We hear from panelists who have learned valuable lessons on what to do and not do overseas on recent projects with non-majors ranging from short documentaries to multi-media. Moderator: Melissa Jackson, Chair, BEA Writing Division & Former Associate Professor, Piedmont University, Panelists: LaDonna Aiken, of Practice, University of Texas at Arlington Dwayne Cheddar, Associate Professor, Oakwood University Melissa Jackson, Chair, BEA Writing Division & Former Associate Professor, Piedmont University, Kyle West Hufford, Goshen College