Multimedia+Project

= = == // "What the caterpillar calls the end of the world, the master calls a butterfly." // — Richard Bach = =

= PBL Multimedia Project in Class - 10 points =

Students participate in a mock project-based learning activity in class:

 * 3 points for adding multimedia elements into the project
 * 3 points for team participation
 * 3 points for participating in the authentic assessment activity that completes the mock activity
 * 1 Point for a reflection post after the activity is completed.


 * Rubric: **

** 1. Students will complete a multimedia project presentation about a journey as Technology-Using Educator! The Metaphor of the transformative Life Cycle of the Butterfly will be used. **
(Content Challenge: Low-medium / Tech Challenge: medium-high)
 * Students can choose the type of presentation tool they would like to use based on their professional needs/preferences: Podcast, Powerpoint, Keynote, Explain Everything App, Story Creator App, iMovie, Google Slides, Thinglink, Glogster, Powtoon, Prezi, Touchcast App, other ideas??
 * Possible Challenges/themes to consider:
 * The Individual Journey of a Teacher learning to integrate technology?
 * A Student's journey as an AT user?
 * An Educational team's journey to Train others in the use of technology?
 * An Educational team's journey to assess the AT needs of a new student?
 * A Journey to overcome obstacles to technology integration?
 * A District's plan to implement UDL?
 * Use your own creativity and experiences!
 * Instructor will sign off on your Project Planning Form:


 * Content Resources: **

//"What the caterpillar calls the end of the world, the master calls a butterfly."//— Richard Bach

The story of how the caterpillar transforms into the butterfly has long been used as a metaphor for the process of transforming states of consciousness from one dimension to another, from knowing something on the surface, then undergoing a deep experience that leads to a whole new capacity and perception.


 * Life Cycle stages of the butterfly:
 * Egg
 * Larva/Caterpillar
 * Pupa/Chrysalis
 * Butterfly
 * Project Considerations
 * Consider you and your students: Are there other resources you would like to access? Do some students require additional supports? What tools/strategies could be used to support all learners in successfully completing this project? Provide images? Narrow topic? How could you intentionally consider learner variability for a project like this? Feel free to seek out additional resources.

3. Post a Multimedia Project Reflection Discussion in Edmodo.
Prompt:
 * Reflect on your experiences with your project and making your multimedia activity. What are some ways you would use multimedia and project based learning to reach all learners in the literacy curriculum standards? How does the electronic learning environment assist you with differentiating instruction in this imaginary classroom?