My 4th graders are working on TEDx-LikeTalks.
Yep, they are creating TEDx Like Talks.
I posted this assignment in the "ALL DONE" folder on our Schoology page, and they all gravitated towards it like moths to a light.
I posted a few TEDx-Like Talks by kids, asked them to watch at least one, choose a topic, and then create their own.
It has been amazing watching them work.
I have watched them create speeches.
Edit speeches.
Add images.
Add video.
Collaborate.
Research.
Discuss.
Add speeches to the teleprompter.
Practice.
Did I say collaborate?
Take this thing seriously, "working on it at home", seriously.
Come to me for a little help and apply what they take away from me.
Go back and work some more on topics like: "Why We Should Have Music Programs in School.", and "Youth Tackle Football is Dangerous."
"Mrs.Mims, can we work on our TEDx-LikeTalk during... ?" I willingly give whatever time they can squeeze in after testing.
At one point, I suggested to one group that they create a survey, using Google forms, so they could see how others feel about their topic
I showed them how to set it up and moved out the way.
They created the questions.
Used the "Go to this section"(with a little facilitating from me.)
Everyone has a survey now.:)
(Shout out to my colleagues and Twitter PLN!)
Can anyone say Common Core Standards? Oh yeah, they are being met!!
They will practice using the Swivl I won during Teacher Appreciation Week2016,(Shout out to Recap!)
I have to let them present on stage before school ends. Can't wait to see the finished product. The journey in itself has been great.
I am excited! They are excited! They are learning! And I? I am just the facilitator.:)