I've done a lot of work with independent study projects, and this video is an attempt to share some manageable ideas about how to incorporate these as a regular, ongoing part of a regular classroom setting. This is a video of an hour-long professional development workshop with tons of ideas and resources - I hope you find it helpful! Apologies for the not super-cute graphics, but the content is a good starting place for all sorts of teachers - those who are trying to answer the I'm Through - What Do I Do question, those trying to support gifted learners through differentiated options, and teachers who want to support students in authentic inquiry - whether it is through Exhibition as part of IB-PYP, or an ongoing process of pursuing what genuinely interests students.
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Digital storytelling is incredibly hard for fifth graders to do well, as it involves so many decisions. Topics, research and content, organization, voice, presentation, and editing all involve choices that can quickly become overwhelming. That's why I waited until the end of the school year to ask students to create a TED Talk, applying skills such as research, organization, and the use of digital tools. Students were invited to choose any topic that was appropriate for school that they cared about. The message needed to have at least one goal: to make others understand, to make others care, or to inspire others to change (take action). Our topics included the appeal of graphic novels, the importance of art in our lives, how people treat each other, and why bees should matter to humans. See some examples below!
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Jamie Wright
I've had the privilege of working with hundreds of students and families in IA, CT, NC, MO, TX, and Canada. I love being a teacher-librarian! Categories
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