Assignment Ideas

What kind of videos could you make?

• Presentations

• Vlogs

• Elevator Pitches

• Mock Interviews

• Demonstrations

• Animated Videos / Infographics

• Social Media Videos

Why Videos?

• Develop writing skills through scripting

• Develop media literacy

• Explore issues of ownership and copyright

• Hurdles for entry are lower

• Develop storytelling skills

• Prepare learners to present information in a visually setting

• Develop presentation best practices

What kind of infographics could you make?

• Animated Infographics

• Article

• Timeline

• Comparison

Why Infographics?

• Convey complex information in a concise and visually appealing manner

• Tell stories with data

• People remember 80% of what they see but only 20% of what they read and 10% of what they hear (source)

What kind of podcasts can you make?

• Capture group discussion

• Present research as a story

• Create an audio play

Why Podcasting?

• Develop communication skills

• Develop writing skills through scripting

• Develop creative writing skills with audio plays

• New way to present research

• Develop digital literacy

• Low hurdle of entry

What kind of websites could you make?

• ePortfolio

• Field trip report

• Tutorial

• Blog

Why Websites?

• Develop writing skills for a wider audience

• Breaks writing assignments into smaller, more frequent deliverables (blogging)

• Practise writing for a public audience

• Can encourage valuable coding skills

What kind of 3D printing projects could you assign?

3D Printing might be an avenue to explore for courses with the following learning outcomes:

• Prototyping

• 3D Design

• Design Thinking

• Graphic Design

• Lab Work

• Science / Engineering

Why 3D Printing?

3D Printing is quickly percolating into various industries and professions. Providing learners with a basic understanding of how this technology operates can better position them to explore and define new processes and solutions within their area of study.