10 Ways to Empower Students With Content Creation

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Episode #79: 10 Ways to Empower Students With Content Creation

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Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode #79 called “10 Ways to Empower Students With Content Creation.” In this episode, we’ll share some lesson and project ideas that empower student learning, all while creating their own visual and audio content. We’ll also discuss some skills students will gain and challenges you’ll face along the way. This is another episode you don’t want to miss. Check it out.

Segment 1: Skills, Pro’s, and Challenges

Pro’s:

1. Creative Freedoms
2. Empowerment
3. A real world experience
4. Job ready

Challenges:

1. Time
2. Content Coverage
3. Fear of the TEST
4. Resources

Skills:

1. Communication skills
2. Leadership skills
3. Teamwork skills
4. Interpersonal skills
5. Learning/adaptability skills
6. Self-management skills
7. Organizational skills
8. Computer skills
9. Problem-solving skills
10. Open-mindedness
11. Strong work ethic

Segment 2: Content Teaching Strategies

1. Podcasts
2. Record and Edit: WeVideo, Sodaphonic, Audacity
3. Newscast
4. Screecastomatic, Loom, Screencastify, Wevideo
5. Class Newspaper
6. Slides
7. Classroom Galleries
8. No Tech, Slides
9. Infographic Contest
10. Canva, Slides, Piktochart, Easel.ly, Genial.ly
11. Class YouTube Channel
12. Screecastomatic, Loom, Screencastify, Wevideo, Stop Motion Studio
13. Content Play
14. No Tech, Wevideo with a Greenscreen, slazzer, remove.bg
15. Board Game Design
16. No Tech, Slides
17. Blogs
18. Docs, Glogger, Google Sites
19. Books
20. Book Creator, Slides

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Need a Presenter?

As experienced presenters and content creators, you can contact Nick and Guise to speak at your school, event, or conference. They can customize a workshop that meets your organization’s unique time and content needs. While no topic is out of bounds, GotTechED is best known for sessions on:

• 1:1 Chromebook Integration
• EdTech Throwdown
• TargetED Learning
• Gamification (Badge Systems)
• Game-Based Learning (Escape Rooms, Amazing Race, and more)
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• Personalized learning and Choice Boards
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• Digital content creation
• Student Podcasting
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• Flipped Classroom
• Student-Centered Learning