BLCC: Project Station
Directions: Choose ONE Project Option from those available below, then follow instructions
Step 1 - Choose a Project or Come Up with Your Own
Option #1 - Problem
The sky is falling! In some way unknown to scientists, small meteorites are impacting the surface. As the Government Communications Team (GCT), you have been asked to prepare an informative video with a short assessment component on how to take shelter.
Project
Create a paper slides slideshow with these components:
- Title slide with hand-drawn image
- An about slide sharing your team's names and GCT titles
- Three slides that demonstrate the danger and how to deploy GCT anti-meteorite umbrellas (AMUs).
- A closing slide
Next, create a short quiz based on the information you have crafted.
Task
Use paper-n-makers/crayons to create your paper slideshow. Convert your paper slideshow to video using Shadow Puppet EDU on iOS, a Google Slides screencast (Screencastify, Nimbus ScreenRecorder).
Once you have created your video, send it to YouTube.
Use EdPuzzle to embed a short assessment at midpoint and end of your video to check for understanding.
Submit the link to your EdPuzzle video with assessment to TCEA IdeaSpace padlet, AND a copy of your video (two components)
Option #2 - Problem
A recent inflammatory video has been making the rounds. Collect "person on the street" insights via email and social media about the video and what this video means to each individual.
Project
Share the link to the inflammatory video with others at your location and ask them to respond in character as to what they intend to do.
Task
Explore and use Flipgrid.com or LetsRecap.com to create a way to facilitate collection of character responses.
Step 2 - Create a Project using one of the Technologies Shown Above, poll your group for another. Additional resources appear below, if available.
- 2Minute EdPuzzle Tutorial (more tools)
- FlipGrid Tutorial (more resources) | 10 Ways to Use Flipgrid in the Classroom
- LetsRecap Overview
- Screencasting Solutions
- Chromebook and/or Chrome-friendly tools that work for any computer that can run the Chrome browser, including Chromebook, Windows, and Mac:
- Nimbus Screencast (Free)
- CaptureCast (Free)
- Screencastify ($20)
- Chromebook and/or Chrome-friendly tools that work for any computer that can run the Chrome browser, including Chromebook, Windows, and Mac:
- Gamifying Learning with Quizizz: Looking for another formative assessment tool or a way to add game elements to your classroom learning? Check out this new Web 2.0 resource.
- Take Kahoot! To the Next Level: Think you know the great formative assessment tool Kahoot!? Find out all of its advanced features and uses in this short article.
Step 3 - Turn Your Project Creation as a Video, Photo, or Link
Turn your project creations online. Include "GTech:" in the title.