Students created two video assignments on topics from ancient Egypt. Students were provided with training, equipment, and documentation throughout the project development process.

The final assignment of United States in the World 35 was a three-minute “elevator pitch” of students' ideas to U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. These pitches were captured on video to develop students’ skills in making a concise verbal argument, developing a presentation, and using their creativity.

Professor Kuriyama has used podcast (audio recording) and video assignments in his General Education and History of Science courses for several years. Students weave together images, video, and the spoken word to make compelling arguments.