10 Ways to Empower Students With Content Creation

GotTechED the Podcast
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:
- Creative Freedoms
- Empowerment
- A real world experience
- Job ready
Challenges:
- Time
- Content Coverage
- Fear of the TEST
- Resources
Skills:
- Communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Teamwork skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Learning/adaptability skills
- Self-management skills
- Organizational skills
- Computer skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Open-mindedness
- Strong work ethic
Segment 2: Content Teaching Strategies
- Podcasts
- Record and Edit: WeVideo, Sodaphonic, Audacity
- Newscast
- Screecastomatic, Loom, Screencastify, Wevideo
- Class Newspaper
- Slides
- Classroom Galleries
- No Tech, Slides
- Infographic Contest
- Canva, Slides, Piktochart, Easel.ly, Genial.ly
- Class YouTube Channel
- Screecastomatic, Loom, Screencastify, Wevideo, Stop Motion Studio
- Content Play
- No Tech, Wevideo with a Greenscreen, slazzer, remove.bg
- Board Game Design
- No Tech, Slides
- Blogs
- Docs, Glogger, Google Sites
- Books
- Book Creator, Slides
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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)
- Google apps and extensions
- Personalized learning and Choice Boards
- Teacher productivity (Lesson Planning, Online Grading. and Feedback)
- Digital content creation
- Student Podcasting
- Screencasting
- Flipped Classroom
- Student-Centered Learning