Action, Reaction, and Emotion Exercise

6/14/2017

In this exercise students must rely on their creative instinct, apply their understanding of a sequence, and utilize their newfound acting skills to tell a short story. Groups were given creative license to tell their silent stories within a short production time frame. It's exercise like these that help student build the foundational skills they'll need to visually tell their stories.

Congratulations to...
Team 1 "Privacy is Key" for Best Overall Video
Team 2 "13 Reasons Why Not" for Honorable Mention (Contrarian Direction)
Team 3 "Killary" (video removed) for Honorable Mention (Creativity - Continuity Timeline)

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About The Program

The Ewa Makai Media group consists of Hawaii's first all-inclusive mandatory media program focusing on: Video Production, Business Exploration, and App Design.

Ewa Makai's Media Program not only consists of our all-inclusive mandatory media elective classes, but also an Advanced Media class, an after-school app programing class, and 2 summer enrichment courses.

About Mr. Toyota

When they say "professions run in the family," the saying holds true for my family and I. My mother, my aunty, and my grandmother were all teachers before me and I didn't ever think I'd be the one to take up the mantle. I've been teaching since 2008 and started at the age of 23 years old.

I'm a National Board Certified teacher with a Bachelor's in Secondary Education: Social Studies. Additionally, I serve as a HSTA PD Trainer, Media Department Founder at Ewa Makai Middle School, Club Advisor, and Event Organizer for video-focused events in the Leeward District.

Basic Teaching Philosophy

There are constantly occurring learning opportunities. As a teacher, it is my duty to not only help students see these opportunities at face value, but to help them profit from these experiences.

I believe that learning is growing and that growing in the right direction is an important aspect of being successful. I can help the imperfect, I can hardly help those who are perfect. Although academics is an important part of a child's life, I understand that a child's life is even more important than school as an institution. Homework, tests, grades, and due dates pale in comparison to preparing a child for their future. I am but one person amongst a community of people that will come into a child's life, whether my role is small or large, my actions have lasting implications.

I will always strive to make a difference, to help student's grow in the right direction, to develop their passions, and to prepare them for the struggles ahead. It is my duty, my honor, and my will as their teacher.

- Ethan Toyota