Helps teachers to better engage students' interested to promote learning.
- Subject:
- 21st Century Skills
- Creativity and Innovation
- Material Type:
- Teaching/Learning Strategy
- Author:
- Vicki Davis
- Date Added:
- 09/11/2019
Helps teachers to better engage students' interested to promote learning.
This PDF handout provides examples and use cases for attributions and citations. The document explains the importance of giving credit to the sources of information in a project or research paper, and provides clear examples of how to cite sources in different formats, including books, websites, and videos. The examples are easy to follow and provide a useful guide for students who are new to citing sources. Overall, this document is a helpful resource for understanding the basics of attribution and citation in academic research.
This sample book trailer rubric offers suggestions for evaluating student created book trailers
This is a research article on the use of digital storytelling in education, which discusses the benefits of digital storytelling and provides examples of effective digital storytelling projects. The article also discusses the challenges and limitations of using digital storytelling in the classroom.
A storyboard template for creating book trailers. The template provides spaces for students to plan and organize the content of the book trailer, including visual and audio elements such as images, music, and narration. It also includes prompts for students to consider elements such as setting, characters, plot, and theme when planning their book trailer. The template is designed to be a helpful tool for students as they plan and create their book trailer projects.
Practice brainstorming ideas and collaborating with others to share information using digital tools. Time to complete: 45-90 minutes
Share your work by creating a portfolio website using Google Sites. Time to complete: 45-90 minutes
Exploremos la musica en casa y en clase con instrumentos hechos en casa.
In "Red Beard the Pirate," Tucker loses his beloved Lil' Squeakie after the friends spend the day burying treasures in the sand. Clifford and Emily Elizabeth make it their mission to find Tucker's treasured toy before bedtime, however, it is tougher than they think to find it in all that sand. But pirates don't give up! They imagine their special bedtime toys and continue their quest until they finally dig up a safe, but very sandy, Lil' Squeakie! Includes several sand table activities for your students to enjoy!
Explore music at home and in class with homemade instruments. In "Top of the Charts," Emily Elizabeth gets inspired to create the happiest song in the world. Emily Elizabeth, Jack, Pablo, Samantha, and Clifford pool their talents and resources to create a community band. Students will create a unique musical instrument with their families at home using recycled materials. The instruments will then be used at Circle Time to bridge home and school through music-making and practice.
After reading a book about pirates, Clifford and Emily Elizabeth go on a pretend swashbuckling adventure around Birdwell Island in search of treasure! During "Red Beard the Pirate," Emily Elizabeth makes her pirate hat from a sheet of newspaper. Students will join in the fun and make their pirate hats to wear as they explore imaginary adventures in class! [1:33]
Write a compelling story with images by creating a digital picture book slideshow presentation. Time to complete: 45-90 minutes
Research and organize information about a location to create an interactive guide. Time to complete: 4-6 hours
Build a mind map to reflect on a recent local, national, or global event using Google Drawings. Time to complete: 45-90 minutes
Reflect on past events and look forward to the future by creating a timeline using Google Drawings. Time to complete: 45-90 minutes
Write a journal about your experiences and add photos to a digital document. Time to complete: 45-90 minutes
Pick a topic you care about and share information about it by creating an interactive presentation. Time to complete: 45-90 minutes
Use images, text, and video to compile a digital scrapbook to share with your friends and family. Time to complete: 45-90 minutes
Improve a writing assignment by creating an automated editing program with code. Time to complete: 4-6 hours
With a cardboard box, Daniel imagines that he is an astronaut on an adventure through space. Remind kids to use their imaginations to create pretend worlds. Ordinary objects can be turned into anything! Included is a link to a supplemental activity. [3:44]