Join us for our first REALity Check Tech Session on January 23rd. During this hands-on session we will be learning how to use many of the features in WeVideo so that we can not only assist students with their projects but become better content creators ourselves. We welcome everyone from first-timers to regular users; presentersContinue reading “REALity Check Tech #1”
Monthly Archives: January 2020
REALity Check Raffle Winners
Early Monday morning, the GCHS Instructional Coaching elves dropped off some goodies in departments around the school. Along with the treats, we asked staff to commit to trying one new thing this semester. Always wanted to build educational podcasts into your commute? Try it! Heard about these EduChat things, but never actually participated? Try it!Continue reading “REALity Check Raffle Winners”
REALity Check S1E5 RECAP
Shanna had so much fun sitting down with our previous guests, Chris Ellingsen, Joey Philipp, and Colin Plach, for joining us to talk about PBL. After listening to it, I remarked that she really didn’t have to do much work in that interview: those three really had a lot to say and had so muchContinue reading “REALity Check S1E5 RECAP”
REALity Check S1E4 RECAP
The concept of Relevant, Engaging, Authentic Learning experiences has become an integral part of our district mission and strategic plan. In addition, the district 127 portrait of a graduate is full of characteristics that can only be developed through experiential learning. In an effort to reach these goals, District 127 has invested a great dealContinue reading “REALity Check S1E4 RECAP”
REALity Check Podcast S1E3 Recap
In this third episode of REALity Check, we highlight 5 ways to get creative with the inevitable e-learning days. Create opportunities for students to interact. Consider incorporating online discussion tools like flipgrid or using collaborative creation tools like Google Slides to encourage collaboration and interaction between students that aren’t in the same room together. AllowContinue reading “REALity Check Podcast S1E3 Recap”
REALity Check S1E2 Recap
In our second episode of REALity Check, we sat down to talk about one of the tools our district has invested in, WeVideo. Many of us know just how great WeVideo is. It’s unique in that it can do ALL of the following: Create videos Create podcasts Allow students to collaborate Use audio and visualContinue reading “REALity Check S1E2 Recap”
REALity Check Podcast S1E1: “The Evolution of Creating”
In this first episode of REALity Check, we (Jen, Rachel, Vic and I) started things off with a reflective discussion about how students are asked to “create” has evolved over the past 20+ years. The things we are asking our students to create now is so much different from what we were asked to doContinue reading “REALity Check Podcast S1E1: “The Evolution of Creating””
