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I teach AP Human Geography and we are finishing up our unit on political geography. I found an interesting game online at Anneberg USC that allows students to pretend to be redistricting consultants for political parties to see how the process works. The game was so much fun and it was exciting to see how engaged each individual was when trying to balance population and representation. I recorded some video in Apple Clips to showcase the fun that my students had today.
If you teach AP Human, Government or even US History, you should use this to allow students the opportunity with a hands-on experience at gerrymandering.
So I finally purchased an Apple Pencil after watching everyone take sketch notes during sessions that we had as ADEs. I didn't think I'd be able to draw that well on an iPad but I was totally wrong. I worked on some a sketch note for a session that I attended on the Adolescent Brain. My students were excited about the sketch note because I used it as my screen saver on my Promethean Interactive Panel.
I like sketch notes because they are a visual of the notes and not simply notes on a topic. Here is my first official sketch note.. You should try it sometime. It was relaxing and fun. One of my favorite shows on TV is Downton Abbey. Not only is Downton good for the snarky British humor, but several episodes deal with the education of the lower classes in Great Britain during the early 20th Century. A particular episode started me thinking about how literacy can affect a student's goals and dreams. The footman's first teacher didn't reach him, but he tried. The entire staff pulled together and offered help. Teachers should do the same. Watch the video below: What are some things we can do as educators to alleviate the gap in reading fluency and comprehension?
Educators should set goals for the new year and take control of their careers. Here's some advice on where to start: My students created documentaries this fall on one of the three major Native American tribes in South Carolina. They had fun doing it. These are not perfect and they are in their raw state. Enjoy and consider doing the project yourself. I love using Apple Clips in my classroom. It is like a mobile version of iMovie and the students enjoyed it. As I completed my Apple Distinguished Educator conference, my mind was turning and I was hoping for a way to do more with the app and with the technology. I am extremely proud of this contribution to the tech world that i have dubbed - ClipCepts! It is a way to teach the Social Studies concepts that teachers spend countless hours talking to students about such as Globalization Mercantilism Democracy Consumer Culture Suburbanization and so many more! I believe that in order to understand a topic, you must grasp the driving force behind the big idea! We talk big ideas, but how many of us allow the students to show their knowledge about them in a creative way? SO here's how you can recreate this in your classroom. Throw away the concept mapping worksheet!!! Download the Apple Clips App on your device.
Apple Clips is a video app. It has outstanding capabilities such as speech to text, creative call outs, title pages, music and more. Step Four: Gather Visual Representation Students should search for or create the content for their clip by gathering photos, videos, and deciding on a creative direction for the project. Step Five: Create your script. If you are using speech to text, try to be concise. Callouts and still shots still require thought to ensure that the desired message is being conveyed in the best possible manner. Step Six: Create your layout Students should use a collaborative program or app such as Keynote to create their layout and scenes. This gives the students an opportunity to decide on the visual direction of the project. Step Seven: Record your product Drag and drop music, photos, videos, etc into Apple Clips. Remember to be concise. Powerful clips are between 30 seconds and 2 minutes long. Step Eight: Edit Edit speech to text, callouts, photos, clip lengths, etc for an effective finished product. Step Nine: Revise and re-evaluate Watch the clip from beginning to end and make sure you have the finished product that send the message and addresses the concept you've been assigned or assigned. Step 10: Render Save the final version to your iPad and share it with the class!
Remember, the idea is for your students to show their understanding by creating the concept in video form. I created these videos to model the project. The students can upload the projects into a shared location such as SeeSaw or Edmodo so the classes can comments and give peer feedback. The students can also use their peers videos to study the concepts just in case you
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AuthorBianca Woodard is a Social Studies teacher, Apple Distinguished Educator and a Certified Microsoft Trainer-Microsoft Innovative Educator. Archives
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