Education
Livin’ La Vida Dariénita: DHS Video Made for Spanish-Speaking Students Abroad
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So what does a day in the life of a Darien student look like? Now describe it in Spanish for an international audience. That was the challenge for Darien High School (DHS) seniors in Jonathan Smith’s class, who made documentary films that have been shared with 25 Spanish-speaking schools in countries such as Argentina, Colombia, and Mexico.
Darien is the only American school participating in the Canary Island-based Educación Vital project, which has just received an international award. The main Darien documentary film submitted includes drone footage of DHS; on-location shots in the library, art room, and cafeteria; and clips of various after-school activities Darien students may get involved in like swimming and dance. There is even a night-time dinner scene complete with cooking and a dog resting on the couch.