How does the project detailed in the video support research process that consistent with the kind of research people encounter in the workplace?
Dr. Willie Smits problem-based learning initiative of saving the rainforest in Borneo supports the research process consistent with workplace research by creating an authentic topic that students feel passionate about. The DeforestACTION project empowers students to take real action by embracing 21st century learning through the use of technology. Through this project, students use the best technology to collaborate with other around the globe, creating interactive learning. Students are motivated to create positive change in the environment. Students can research causes of the issues and through creative and critical thinking suggest solutions.
How does this project support new literacies?
The New Literacies and 21st Century Technologies article states that "students must become proficient in the lew literacies of 21st-century technologies" to be fully literate in today's world. Projects like the DeforestACTION project allow students to use 21st century technologies to research and connect collaboratively with others around the world. New literacies are constantly being replaced by even newer literacies. In order to stay on the forefront of change, educators must effectively intergrate new technologies into the classroom. Problem-based learning, like this project, allow students critical 21st century work skills - including: collaboration, critical thinking, research, social, technological and political skills.
References:
International Reading Association. (2009). New Literacies and 21st Century
Technologies. Retrieved from http://www.reading.org/Libraries/position-statements-and-resolutions/ps1067_NewLiteracies21stCentury.pdf.
International Society for Technology in
Education. (2012). ISTE 2012 Wednesday Keynote Dr. Willie Smits with Christopher
Gauthier. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7-qjllPCOo.
Jenkins,
Henry. (2008).What can Wikipedia Teach Us About the New Media Literacies.
Retrieved from http://hosted4.mediasite.com/mediasite/Viewer/?peid=a3224ae765a64c70a8e33ee164992f511d
Thursday, July 25, 2013
Week 9 - Rough Draft
This is my rough draft. I'm still playing with transitions and need to put credits on the end. It is way longer than I expected it to be.
Week 8 - StoryBoard
CyberBullying StoryBoard
I chose to do my sample Citizen Journalism storyboard on Cyberbulling. It is pretty generic because I wanted it to meet valid across the spectrum. I plan on doing my digital report on either PhotoStory or MovieMaker. My computer has been acting insane...so, which ever works best :)
I chose to do my sample Citizen Journalism storyboard on Cyberbulling. It is pretty generic because I wanted it to meet valid across the spectrum. I plan on doing my digital report on either PhotoStory or MovieMaker. My computer has been acting insane...so, which ever works best :)
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Week 6 - Citizen Journalism Overview
As I may have mentioned, I am a Girl Scout leader. The Girl Scout organization has revamped the program over the last couple years. For the older girls, they are incorporating more technology and 21st Century skills. Girl Scouts now go on "Journey"s. This year my Cadette troop will be completing the aMaze Journey. aMaze deals with the 'twists & turns' of relationships, friendship and bullying. One suggested activity in this journey is that girls make a Public Service Announcement concerning bullying. For my citizen journalism project, I will create a TrackStar that walks the girls through the digital storymaking process. (Two birds, one stone!)
We tried a similar project last year. The girls seemed frustrated and lost. I'm extremely excited about using TrackStar for this activity. I think it will alleviate much frustration on everyone's part.
Identify resources students will use to create their print texts, people to interview, phenomenon to observe that would enable your students to become a citizen journalist.
How to Create a Digital PhotoStory
How to Create the Perfect Public Service Announcement
Girl Scout PSA Examples
What defines bullying?
Statistics about bullying
Who can you talk to if you are being bullied?
Additionally, I think it would be a good idea for the students to interview people in the community, including members of the Braxton Kindness Campaign and school counselors. Students will be required to observe student interaction during recess and lunch activities.
Identify lesson plans or resources that you would use to design a Citizen Journalism project.
For this project, we would just the Girl Scout aMaze journey book.
Additional lesson plan resources are:
It Does Matter
Bullyfree.com Lesson Plans
Lesson Plans
Identify the media tools students will use to create their final product.
Students will be required to create a digital photostory, illuminated text or digital film.
Students will use:
Online Collaboration Websites
Social Networking Sites
Video Sharing Sites
Photo Sharing Sites
Blogging
Survey Widgets
We tried a similar project last year. The girls seemed frustrated and lost. I'm extremely excited about using TrackStar for this activity. I think it will alleviate much frustration on everyone's part.
Identify resources students will use to create their print texts, people to interview, phenomenon to observe that would enable your students to become a citizen journalist.
How to Create a Digital PhotoStory
How to Create the Perfect Public Service Announcement
Girl Scout PSA Examples
What defines bullying?
Statistics about bullying
Who can you talk to if you are being bullied?
Additionally, I think it would be a good idea for the students to interview people in the community, including members of the Braxton Kindness Campaign and school counselors. Students will be required to observe student interaction during recess and lunch activities.
Identify lesson plans or resources that you would use to design a Citizen Journalism project.
For this project, we would just the Girl Scout aMaze journey book.
Additional lesson plan resources are:
It Does Matter
Bullyfree.com Lesson Plans
Lesson Plans
Identify the media tools students will use to create their final product.
Students will be required to create a digital photostory, illuminated text or digital film.
Students will use:
Online Collaboration Websites
Social Networking Sites
Video Sharing Sites
Photo Sharing Sites
Blogging
Survey Widgets
Week 5 Activity - Final TrackStar
TrackStar Link
My TrackStar poses the question: Why is it important to use technology in the classroom? Each track exams a step in website validation, with the final track instructing students to use all they've learned to validate the final webpage.
My TrackStar poses the question: Why is it important to use technology in the classroom? Each track exams a step in website validation, with the final track instructing students to use all they've learned to validate the final webpage.
What are the strengths of your TrackStar in terms of promoting content learning and information literacy?
My TrackStar teaches an important information literacy skill of website and information validation.
Students are given several articles from differing domains (i.e. .gov, .com, .org).
The tracks walk them through the steps of validating information while learning the importance of technology in the classroom.
How does your TrackStar differ from typical classroom research projects and how it better prepare students for research in the workplace?
TrackStar differs from typical classroom research projects by guiding students step-by-step through the process. This engages students and keeps them actively involved. Additionally, it teaches critical thinking skills, through which the students must consider the validity of the information they are putting into their reports. Critical thinking skills are vital for the 21st Century Workplace. With the vast amounts of data available online, it is important students be able to distinguish bias and credibility in what they read.
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