Infographic

Assignment: Infographic

Uses in the Classroom:  Teachers can supplement lessons with infographics, especially in Science and Social Studies where memorization of material is important.  Students can create infographics in cooperative learning settings to teach the rest of the class about a particular topic (i.e. like water in my example).

Issues:  Students will need access to computers and some tutoring on how to manipulate infographic sites.  It may be prudent to have students work in groups when making infographics.

Copyright:  All images were created by the author of this blog using piktochart.com.  All information provided in the infographic belongs to the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

http://water.epa.gov/learn/kids/drinkingwater/water_trivia_facts.cfm

Instructional Video Assignment

Assignment: Instructional Video

Uses in the Classroom:  Teachers can demonstrate difficult tasks or problems for students and parents to view at home to help further understanding.  Students can create instructional videos as a group to foster collaborative learning.  For example, groups may create instructional videos about a different layer of the atmosphere and then share those videos with the rest of the class.

Issues:  Students will need access to computers and recording equipment.  Students may also need to know how to operate video editing software.

Copyright:  All images were created by the author of this blog using Microsoft Powerpoint.


Lattice Multiplication

Screencasting Assignment

Assignment: Screencast

Uses in the Classroom:  Students can create examples of propaganda used in war campaigns.  Students can create flyers to advertise for school elections or activities. (Powerpoint).  Students can create screencasting videos for back to school night showcases to highlight examples of what they do in the classroom for their parents.

Issues:  Students will need to be shown how to use screencasting software.

Copyright:  All images are owned and provided by Microsoft.

Powerpoint Screencast

Digital Storytelling

Assignment: Digital Storytelling

Uses in the classroom: Students can create a digital story to depict an event in history or in their own life.  Students could also use digital storytelling as an introduction to the class in the beginning of the school year.

Issues to consider: Students will need a lot of time to complete this assignment and may not be able to do so independently until later grades.  Younger students will need to be put in groups and offered extensive support.

Copyright:  All photographs were taken from freerangestock.com.  Raindrop clipart was created by the owner of this blog.  Music was created by the owner of this blog.


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