Summary
Students researched and created an original public service announcement. This could be made on the computer, using software of the students’ choice, or on a poster board. Citations had to be used for research and for images, and the students thoroughly researched the topics using digital sources they selected. We spent a class period covering persuasive writing in general, PSAs in specific, citations, and choosing topics. We then spent a class period in the library researching, and another class period with our ITRT learning how to create projects. The students collaborated on the projects using Google Drive to share ideas and compile resources.
TIPC Ratings
Ideal/Target: The students construct questions, select the most appropriate digital tools, and use the tools to display an interact with the information they gathered about their selected topic of study. The students used Google searches as well as databases, and decided which tools provided the most accurate information. The teacher evaluated their research skills through a component of the project rubric, at the end of the process and also guided them by modeling and facilitating during the research process.
Approaching: the students worked in groups, self selected based on topic of interest. They used digital tools that they selected to communicate and collaborate with one another, like Google Drive and School Space. The students managed the process steps and worked together on the research and product creation.
Developing: students are proposing solutions to authentic problems that plague our community. Their PSAs raise awareness for the cause in creative ways, using a variety of digital tools. They respond to and elaborate on higher order questions and answers. The goal of the PSAs were to raise awareness for the cause, and in many instances the students proposed solutions to current events problems.
Approaching: the students create meaningful, original work based on the assignment and choose their method of product creation and digital tools. They synthesized the information gathered from the research and their opinions into the product. The teacher gave the students the option to use the digital tool of their choice and could create audio or video presentations to meet the public service announcement requirement.
