This video presentation "The Road Taken" outlines the different life situations Adult Learners find themselves in. Whether you have completed high school or a General Education Diploma (GED) it is possible for you to enroll in a college program regardless of your situation, age, or color. I chose the video "The Road Taken" because it is designed for potential adult students who are contemplating enrolling, returning, or to continue their education. The video specifically outlines the stories of various individuals and the personal struggles they had to overcome to find their educational niche. What I found most powerful about the video is that "The Road Taken" realistically reveals the multiple paths in life that people take to get where they are. As you watch this video ask yourself "What is your path?"
Video Evaluation:
"The Road Taken" is a very professionally produced video. The creators of the video are Shannon Brown and Geoffrey Leighton who have produced several other videos. The presentation runs a total of 8 minutes and 16 seconds and is worth every moment. The video is very organized, easy to follow, and presented in a manner to keep the audience engaged and entertained. In my opinion, I believe that this video will enhance the intent of this blog/lesson and capture my intended audience which includes adult learners between the ages of 16 and above. The only thing that I would change to enhance the video would be to include some male students and their experiences with education. I realize that the video was created for a particular organization and college campus which focused predominantly on the women of the organizations. Overall, "The Road Taken" is an excellent video production that supports the goals of Adult Education.
Reference:
Brown, S., & Leighton, G. (Director). Leoghton, G. (Producer). (2010). The Road TAken [Online video]. Durham: Leighton Images. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/zc-9TscaXH4
Uploaded on Feb 1, 2010 Women of the Frances Perkins and Ada Comstock program at Mount Holyoke and Smith College share their experiences as non-traditional students. The video focuses on the challenges they faced and the courage they needed to return to school. Category Film & Animation License Standard YouTube License
