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Creative Communicators: Empower Students to Select Tools to Showcase Learning

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Session description

We want students to demonstrate learning with digital tools. What if they aren't sure what tool to choose? Two middle school students will share a framework they use to select an effective digital tool to create, communicate, and reach learning targets plus the accommodations within the tool.

Outline

Content and engagement: In this poster session, we will share the student framework which helps students select a digital tool to show what they know. We will create an eye-catching, colorful poster session that will spark curiosity and conversation. The two student presenters will be able to chat with all participants, bounce around ideas, and share anecdotes. The attendees will be able to scan a QR code or type in a shortened URL to make their own copy of the framework. They will be encouraged to use it as is or edit it to meet their needs.
Time: As with all poster sessions, our conversations will be relatively brief but meaningful. We hope our short conversations will demonstrate to educators how easy it can be to support students as they select their own tools to create and communicate.
Process: The student presenters and adult presenters will have small paper handouts for passersby to take with them, should they be in a rush. The small paper handouts will give a general overview and provide a QR code for them to scan to make a copy of the framework. The poster session area will also have a large QR codes to scan as well as shortened URLs to type in while talking to the presenters.

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Supporting research

https://ascd.org/el/articles/the-power-of-digital-storytelling

https://ascd.org/el/articles/differentiated-learning-and-technology-a-powerful-combination

https://iste.org/blog/30-tools-for-diverse-learners

https://iste.org/blog/design-class-allows-students-to-choose-their-own-learning-adventure

https://www.research.unipd.it/bitstream/11577/3225597/2/Editorial_submitted.pdf

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Presenters

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Plano ISD
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Plano ISD
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Digital Learning Specialist
Plano ISD
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Digital Learning Specialist
Plano ISD
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Digital Learning Specialist
Plano ISD
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Digital Learning Specialist
Plano ISD
ISTE Certified Educator

Session specifications

Topic:

Student Engagement and Agency

TLP:

Yes

Grade level:

PK-12

Audience:

Curriculum Designer/Director, Teacher, Technology Coach/Trainer

Attendee devices:

Devices useful

Attendee device specification:

Smartphone: Android, iOS, Windows
Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC
Tablet: Android, iOS, Windows

Participant accounts, software and other materials:

All digital devices should be internet-connected and should be able to connect to a browser. A QR code reader will be helpful or the ability to type in a shortened URL to view the student framework. A Google account will be necessary to make a copy and edit the framework.

Subject area:

Other: Please specify

ISTE Standards:

For Educators:
Collaborator
  • Collaborate and co-learn with students to discover and use new digital resources and diagnose and troubleshoot technology issues.
Facilitator
  • Foster a culture where students take ownership of their learning goals and outcomes in both independent and group settings.
For Students:
Creative Communicator
  • Choose the appropriate platforms and digital tools for meeting the desired objectives of their creation or communication.

TLPs:

Spark Curiosity, Ignite Agency