Sketch and Tell
In the Sketch and Tell EduProtocol, students create a visual image related to an information source selected by the teacher. Reading passages, textbook selections, or videos make great source selections. After reading or viewing, students are given 6 minutes to digitally sketch something representing the main idea. Next, students are given time to explain their sketches to a partner or small group. Finally, students write an explanatory paragraph summarizing the central concept of the material. Sketch and Tell can be completed digitally using a program like Pear Deck or AutoDraw. My high school summer school class this past summer enjoyed completing Sketch and Tells using paper and crayons.
ISTE Technology Standards for Students 1.6.c.: Students communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively by creating or using a variety of digital objects such as visualizations, models or simulations.
BookaKucha
Based on the traditional PechaKucha presentation format of 20 slides that each automatically advance after 20 seconds during the presentation, BookaKucha is an EduProtocol meant to offer an innovative substitute to traditional book reports. Completed regularly in the classroom, BookaKucha allows the teacher to track reading progress and help students analyze their own reading on a deeper level in 3 slides presented for a total of 60 seconds (20 seconds each slide). Teachers choose a theme for the week's BookaKucha book report, and then each student creates their 3-slide report-style slide deck related to the chosen theme and their book. Theme example: Conflict within the book. Example student response while reading Wonder by R.J. Palacio: Slide 1 about Auggie against himself, Slide 2 about Auggie against the world, and Slide 3 about Auggie against Julian. Students present their slides to the class in 60 seconds, respecting the 20 second per slide rule.
ISTE Technology Standards for Students 1.3.c.: Students curate information from digital resources using a variety of tools and methods to collect artifacts that demonstrate meaningful connections or conclusions.