Using student samples from a variety of English classes, this workshop will explore some non-traditional ways of addressing traditional literacy goals. With a focus on tools like Piktochart, Prezi and Padlet, participants will have the opportunity to play and walk away with real time examples/lessons for immediate application in the classroom.

Audience: Intermediate/Senior

Resources:

• Christina’s Google Presentation
• Google doc of resources, including lessons, rubrics and student work samples
• Session Padlet – post your ideas here!
• Apps: Google docs, Flickr, Padlet, Mindmeister, Piktochart, Prezi, WeVideo, Edmodo, Animoto
• Resources: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens
• Samples (more in Christina’s resource doc!): How to Write an Essay (Piktochart), Character traits (Prezi), Character Traits (Mindmeister), How to Make KD (WeVideo), How to Clean a Fish Tank (WeVideo), Lyric Analysis (Google presentation)