This genius hour elective helps students follow their own interests and learn about research, interviewing, and self-directed learning. Learn how teacher Melissa Moser sets her students up for success.
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This quick post includes tips about using podcasts, virtual and actual classroom design, and the workshop series, Keeping the Wonder, hosted by Ashley Bible of Building Book Love. She's a wonderfully creative teacher (and designer!) and I know you're going to love her ideas.
Read this quick post to discover ideas and strategies for safely holding conversations in your classroom around topics that can be contentious - like race, religion, gender, and more.
THE SPARK CREATIVITY TEACHER PODCAST Hey there. I’m your host, Betsy Potash, and one-pagers, project-based learning, and choice reading are my jam. I believe in you, and my goal is to help you explore alllllll the
Are you looking to incorporate Project Based Learning in your secondary ELA classroom? Read this post that shares practical tips and tricks for adding PBL into your classroom to engage and inspire your students. These creative ideas will inspire you to try PBL with your students.
Want to get started with class podcast projects? Good for you! Get inspired with this creative list of options for your high school English students.
Whether you're a new teacher or not, click through to read this valuable post on balancing your teacher life. You will find some helpful ideas for making this year less stressful, more structured, and more positive in this interview.
Ever thought about using podcasts in your classroom? Or maybe you already are! Podcasts are a great tool for students as they provide instant engagement and practice with listening comprehension. In this resource you will find: Several podcast center signs/designs to choose from (color or b/w) List of recommended podcasts for elementary age students Step-by-step instructions on how to implement and successfully include podcasts in your classroom "The Perfect Podcast" - recommendation slips for students to fill out 20+ organizers, all made for grades 1st - 5th Skills included within organizers: Making Connections Questioning Main idea/details Visualizing (drawing pictures) Reflecting Summarizing Identifying important details Story elements Focusing on Characters Focusing on Setting Focusing on Plot Focusing on Problem/Solution Make a Google Slideshow -------------------- Follow along with my classroom, teaching, + happenings on IG at @misswestbest! Thanks so much! Happy podcast listening! Hannah
This packet includes some basic research pages to get kids thinking about the information they need to start their podcast. There is a pre-planning page, a source form, and some basic questions for students to think about before making their podcast. I am having my kids use this packet while they ...
Want to get your students listening to podcasts, scripting podcasts, and then recording and publishing their own? Feeling nervous about the tech? Let me help with this complete student podcast project with rubrics and a complete guide for Project-Based Learning. In this full unit, you'll find everything you need to get your students listening to podcasts and then creating their own. It's a podcast curriculum designed by a podcaster (with over 800,000 downloads). Podcasting is as an ideal 21st century medium for students to experiment with. Think of the skills of a podcaster - writing, editing, speaking, recording, interviewing, researching, and designing. With millions of podcast episodes in circulation, and media organizations, business figures, and celebrities starting pods left and right, it's easy to show students that podcasting is relevant today. You'll have the tools you need to make it easy. The curriculum walks students through a simple process to record using the free online tool, Vocaroo, as well as how to create podcast art using the free online tool, Canva. They can put it all together using the included Google Slide template, or submit it however you prefer. Here's what's inside: A menu featuring six engaging podcast episodes to listen to through QR codes Sketchnotes templates to help students stay focused as they listen Easy guiding handouts for the entire podcast creation process (designed by a podcaster!) A rubric for straightforward grading A guiding handout for peer feedback *Please note, it's important to preview content to make sure it is just right for your classroom! I love the models I've shared, but only you know the unique situation of your students and district. THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS BOTH A PDF AND A GOOGLE DRIVE VERSION. From the reviews: "This is SUCH A GREAT way to connect with your students and have them connecting with each other during this challenging time. Allowing student CHOICE and VOICE? This podcasting unit is all about that! The flow to the unit is perfect allowing students to first dip their toe into the world of podcasting. The steps that follow are guided with examples to scaffold and support them on their journey. My final thought is about authenticity... you can share the students' work and give them a real audience." "This resource has it all. Incorporating podcasts into lessons is something I have wanted to do for a while. I love that it has the Google Slides that I can make a copy of and add new pieces as I begin to develop this unit for students. You have thought of all the pieces we will need to successfully implement podcasts! Thank you." *This product contains "The Podcast Listening Kit", which is also listed separately. Questions? I'm at [email protected]
Are you looking to incorporate more Project Based Learning into your ELA Classroom? Check out this quick post with tips and tricks for how to help students record and edit podcasts easily in class. Engage your students with this innovative podcasting lesson.
Looking to add a podcast or two to your classroom? Here are 13 kid approved podcasts for the classroom. Your students will love them!
Are you looking to incorporate more Project Based Learning into your ELA Classroom? Check out this quick post with tips and tricks for how to help students record and edit podcasts easily in class. Engage your students with this innovative podcasting lesson.
Plus related lesson ideas!
A list of my five favorite podcasts for encouragement, inspiration and useful information for artists and creatives.
Need help teaching the college essay to your students? Learn about what makes a strong college essay from four experienced college admissions officers and high school college counselors from around the United States. Play this episode for your students too!
The best teachers' podcasts that provide innovative teaching methods and expert advice to enhance your professional development journey.
Discover the five key beliefs that help motivate students in the classroom, alongside specific actions you can take to begin combating apathy and promoting the long-term flourishing of the kids in your classroom. Best of all, this approach is reasonable and practical.
Want to get your students podcasting? Find out how one teacher did it.
Looking for ideas on using Limetown podcast in the classroom? This post is full of educational and engaging ELA activities for teaching Limetown!
This quick post will give you engaging ideas to help connect ELA skills to the real world for your students. If you're looking for ways to show students how the skills you're working on will benefit them beyond high school, this is the post for you.
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Hexagonal Thinking: a valuable tool for teaching Serial, Season 1. This resource provides teachers with two different options for using hexagonal learning in their classrooms. Option #1 includes using blank hexagon templates that require student generated titles based on their own understanding of Serial. Option #2 includes 21 pre-filled hexagons that feature Serial specific locations, people, and thematic ideas. Both options are amazing in that they: Encourage creative thinking: Hexagonal thinking encourages students to think creatively and outside the box. By arranging hexagons in different patterns, students are challenged to come up with unique connections between different ideas or concepts. Promote collaboration: Hexagonal thinking can be done individually or in groups, and it encourages collaboration and discussion among students. By working together to arrange the hexagons, students can share their ideas and build on each other's thinking. Develop critical thinking skills: Hexagonal thinking requires students to analyze and evaluate concepts, and to make connections between different ideas. This helps to develop critical thinking skills and the ability to think logically and systematically. Support active learning: Hexagonal thinking is an active learning technique that engages students in the learning process. By physically arranging the hexagons and manipulating the concepts, students are more likely to remember the material and develop a deeper understanding of it. Overall, hexagonal thinking is a valuable tool for teaching Serial because it encourages creativity, promotes collaboration, develops critical thinking skills, and supports active learning. And if we’re being REALLY HONEST, the main reason I think hexagonal learning is the bomb is there isn’t one “correct” way to arrange a hexagonal web; they can be arranged and rearranged in ways that are as unique as each of your amazing students. Buy, print, assign, and enjoy this resource--you won’t be disappointed. Teaching Serial? Check out the other resources in my store: Serial Evidence Board Project + Serial Cereal Box Project Serial Season 1, Episodes 1-13 Graphic Organizers Serial Worksheets and Activities (9 engaging resources in 1) FREE Serial Coloring Page - Somebody is Lying Here FREE Serial Coloring Page - Serial Collage
This week I am excited to introduce to you Katie Hornor. Listen in as Katie shares how to nurture and teach creativity!
Spark Creativity and Confidence with a Podcast PBL: Love Edition Make Valentine's Day sizzle with this engaging Project-Based Learning experience! Your students (grades 9-12, ESL/EFL/ELL, advanced pre-teens, teens, or young adults) will unleash their inner podcasters by planning, scripting, recording, editing, and producing their very own podcast episode on the theme of love! ❤️ Go beyond essays and ignite writing enthusiasm: Fun, creative format: Ditch the textbook and explore writing through the dynamic world of podcasting. Real-world relevance: Dive into a universally relatable theme – love – that sparks meaningful discussions and builds critical thinking skills. Build confidence and communication: Students develop their vocal skills, storytelling abilities, and collaboration through project teamwork. Expose hidden writing avenues: Discover diverse careers and writing forms related to podcasting, audio production, and scriptwriting. ❤️ Project includes: Comprehensive PBL guide: Step-by-step instructions for every stage, from brainstorming to publishing. Theme-specific prompts and resources: Ignite creativity with Valentine's Day-themed prompts and inspiration to fuel their podcast concept. Teacher-friendly support: Detailed assessment rubrics, differentiated instructions, and extension activities to tailor the project to your students' needs. Podcast production guidance: Explore beginner-friendly tools and platforms for recording, editing, and even publishing their masterpiece. ❤️ Deliverables: Podcast episode script (minimum): Students script their podcast episode, honing their narrative writing and dialogue skills. Optional recording and production: Take it further! With the provided resources, students will learn how to record, edit, and even publish their podcasts, gaining hands-on experience in audio production. ❤️ Benefits for all: Teachers: Enhance your curriculum with a dynamic and engaging project that promotes creative writing, collaboration, and technology integration. Students: Dive into a fun and interactive project that builds confidence, communication skills, and critical thinking, all while exploring writing in a fresh and exciting way. Parents: Provide your child with an independent project that fosters valuable skills and a sense of accomplishment. Ready to make writing fun again? Grab this Valentine's Day Podcast PBL and watch your students' creativity and confidence blossom! Bonus: Integrate this project with other subject areas like music, technology, or art for a truly interdisciplinary learning experience! Don't wait, add this unique PBL to your cart and turn Valentine's Day into a celebration of writing, creativity, and collaboration! ⭐⭐⭐PAPERLESS & DIGITAL versions are available NOW!⭐⭐⭐ Let's Connect! ❤️ Follow me on Teachers Pay Teachers ❤️ Follow me on Instagram If you have any questions about this product or would like content similar to this, please email me at [email protected] TERMS OF USE - © Writers Hideout This item is a paid digital download from my TpT store https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Writers-Hideout As such, it is for use in one classroom only. This item is also bound by copyright laws. Redistributing, editing, selling, or posting this item (or any part thereof) on the Internet are all strictly prohibited without first gaining permission from the author. Social media posts and blog posts featuring use of the product are only allowed provided you link back to my TpT store. Violations are subject to the penalties of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.
This "Create a Podcast" workbook and Google Slides™ activity is perfect for students to practice their written and oral communication skills. Students will learn about the purpose and elements of a podcast and complete a series of planning activities before writing a podcast of their own. Creating a...
This blog post will help you learn all that you need to know to start using engaging escape rooms in your ELA classroom. You will get my best tips and tricks for how to successfully use escape rooms in your class.
Krista Barbour is one of those teachers I’d just love to have on my hallway. From her endless enthusiasm for the craft, to her persistent push for integrating anti-racism and social justice into the ELA
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And for good reason.
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Want to get your students listening to podcasts, scripting podcasts, and then recording and publishing their own? Feeling nervous about the tech? Let me help with this complete student podcast project with rubrics and a complete guide for Project-Based Learning. In this full unit, you'll find everything you need to get your students listening to podcasts and then creating their own. It's a podcast curriculum designed by a podcaster (with over 800,000 downloads). Podcasting is as an ideal 21st century medium for students to experiment with. Think of the skills of a podcaster - writing, editing, speaking, recording, interviewing, researching, and designing. With millions of podcast episodes in circulation, and media organizations, business figures, and celebrities starting pods left and right, it's easy to show students that podcasting is relevant today. You'll have the tools you need to make it easy. The curriculum walks students through a simple process to record using the free online tool, Vocaroo, as well as how to create podcast art using the free online tool, Canva. They can put it all together using the included Google Slide template, or submit it however you prefer. Here's what's inside: A menu featuring six engaging podcast episodes to listen to through QR codes Sketchnotes templates to help students stay focused as they listen Easy guiding handouts for the entire podcast creation process (designed by a podcaster!) A rubric for straightforward grading A guiding handout for peer feedback *Please note, it's important to preview content to make sure it is just right for your classroom! I love the models I've shared, but only you know the unique situation of your students and district. THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS BOTH A PDF AND A GOOGLE DRIVE VERSION. From the reviews: "This is SUCH A GREAT way to connect with your students and have them connecting with each other during this challenging time. Allowing student CHOICE and VOICE? This podcasting unit is all about that! The flow to the unit is perfect allowing students to first dip their toe into the world of podcasting. The steps that follow are guided with examples to scaffold and support them on their journey. My final thought is about authenticity... you can share the students' work and give them a real audience." "This resource has it all. Incorporating podcasts into lessons is something I have wanted to do for a while. I love that it has the Google Slides that I can make a copy of and add new pieces as I begin to develop this unit for students. You have thought of all the pieces we will need to successfully implement podcasts! Thank you." *This product contains "The Podcast Listening Kit", which is also listed separately. Questions? I'm at [email protected]
Want to get your students listening to podcasts, scripting podcasts, and then recording and publishing their own? Feeling nervous about the tech? Let me help with this complete student podcast project with rubrics and a complete guide for Project-Based Learning. In this full unit, you'll find everything you need to get your students listening to podcasts and then creating their own. It's a podcast curriculum designed by a podcaster (with over 800,000 downloads). Podcasting is as an ideal 21st century medium for students to experiment with. Think of the skills of a podcaster - writing, editing, speaking, recording, interviewing, researching, and designing. With millions of podcast episodes in circulation, and media organizations, business figures, and celebrities starting pods left and right, it's easy to show students that podcasting is relevant today. You'll have the tools you need to make it easy. The curriculum walks students through a simple process to record using the free online tool, Vocaroo, as well as how to create podcast art using the free online tool, Canva. They can put it all together using the included Google Slide template, or submit it however you prefer. Here's what's inside: A menu featuring six engaging podcast episodes to listen to through QR codes Sketchnotes templates to help students stay focused as they listen Easy guiding handouts for the entire podcast creation process (designed by a podcaster!) A rubric for straightforward grading A guiding handout for peer feedback *Please note, it's important to preview content to make sure it is just right for your classroom! I love the models I've shared, but only you know the unique situation of your students and district. THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS BOTH A PDF AND A GOOGLE DRIVE VERSION. From the reviews: "This is SUCH A GREAT way to connect with your students and have them connecting with each other during this challenging time. Allowing student CHOICE and VOICE? This podcasting unit is all about that! The flow to the unit is perfect allowing students to first dip their toe into the world of podcasting. The steps that follow are guided with examples to scaffold and support them on their journey. My final thought is about authenticity... you can share the students' work and give them a real audience." "This resource has it all. Incorporating podcasts into lessons is something I have wanted to do for a while. I love that it has the Google Slides that I can make a copy of and add new pieces as I begin to develop this unit for students. You have thought of all the pieces we will need to successfully implement podcasts! Thank you." *This product contains "The Podcast Listening Kit", which is also listed separately. Questions? I'm at [email protected]
Are you looking to incorporate more Project Based Learning into your ELA Classroom? Check out this quick post with tips and tricks for how to help students record and edit podcasts easily in class. Engage your students with this innovative podcasting lesson.
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Want to teach a fabulous scifi & fantasy unit or elective? Learn creative ELA teacher's Caitlin Lore's tips and tricks in this podcast episode.
Want to teach a fabulous scifi & fantasy unit or elective? Learn creative ELA teacher's Caitlin Lore's tips and tricks in this podcast episode.
