Regardless of the tool, app, or type of “project” you might offer students, all produced digital creations can be classified into one of the following forms.
Teachers can either pre-select a specific tool, app, or type of project for students to create or, better yet, allow them to figure out a way to create "something" using any tool or device they have available.
image
photos, pictures, graphics, icons, drawings, diagrams, screenshots, collages, illustrations, posters, infographics, mind maps, selfies, charts, graphs
video
motion video, slideshows (w/ or w/o audio), screencasts, animation, stop motion, claymation, demos/tutorials, movies, trailers, PSAs, documentaries, commercials
audio
recordings, podcasts, interviews, audio journals, read alouds, music, jingles, ads
written
documents, outlines, presentations, spreadsheets, data tables, labels, reports
For today's workshop, you may be familiar with one of the following.
Or, consider this quick reference on Digital Tools for CREATING.
You can join our Seesaw sample class as a student.
You can join our sample Book Creator, using the join code Q2Y6V or the sample student QR Code login cards provided in class.
On a Chromebook or computer, go to https://app.bookcreator.com
On an iPad, open the Book Creator app. (Or, use the Chrome browser if installed on your iPad.)
Choose the "I'm a student" login option and use the code to the right. Or, use the QR Code login option.
Our Book Creator "Digital LItearcies" join code: Q2Y6V
Have you heard of BookSnaps yet? This incredibly simple and original idea is transforming the way teachers and students interact with books.