January 7, 2009
Theme-"Youth for Positive Change"
We all know our kids have giant hearts and want to make a difference in the world. This year's MediaFest REACH Movie theme of "Youth for Positive Change" encompasses a wide range of topics that span from school ground issues to global concerns. The objective for student participation is the involvement of research for story purposes, allowing students to uncover local, state, national, or international issues that effect the citizens of our world. Through their research, students will process the learned information and produce a 2 minute iMovie that communicates social change and citizen awareness.
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I think this is a wonderful opportunity for our students.
Another expression in technology for our students to use.
This is a great opportunity for students to utilize technology in an educational setting.
Thank you for your enthusiastic responses to REACH. Students want to be seen and heard, and this is one popular educational vehicle that motivates kids in the learning process while making a difference to those around them. Continue to forge ahead turning standard-based lessons into engaging, relevant learning opportunities.
The more time goes by the more we approach a world described by Richard Brautigan in his poem,"All Watched Over by Machines of Loving Grace".
What a great idea. I look forward to seeing the final product.
I know that my students will just take this new opportunity and run with it. They are just sponges when it comes to computers and ultimately learn more about a program than I had ever imagined. I can't wait to see their final products.
I am looking forward to seeing the submissions and sharing them with my little guys. What a great opportunity.
My students have enjoyed using technology in the classroom this year and they are excited to participate in this project. I've seen what they can do, and I am looking forward to seeing the final products.
I can't wait to see what our creative students show us!
What a wonderful opportunity this is for our students!
Technology enables young people to become active student citizens of the world.
I love using technology in the classroom. the kids seem more motivated and it is more applicable to real life. We are looking forward to viewing the kids' final products
There is so much talent...teachers and students alike!
Great way into the future
This will be a fantastic outlet for all our students.
Sounds interesting. This idea certainly does encompass many of the 21st century skills everyone needs to learn and apply in their daily lives. Collaborating and taking on complex problems(critical thinking) are critical skills for our students. This project will give students an opportunity to use these skills in a motivating way. Also, I am pleased that the focus for this project is on developing citizenship by taking on civic and global issues, another necessary 21st century skill. What a terrific opportunity to relay the message to our students that they can and do make a difference.
Helpful information for STRs- Before you try to do your KOA, make sure teachers have their External Passwords. They should use it to sign into their PVLearners account prior to the KOA. I tried to hold our KOA yesterday and approximately 10 teachers did not even have PVLearner accounts yet...
This is a great opportunity for students to use technology.
I am presenting a "Pitch" in all of the 3 - 6 classrooms. The kids who are not in GenYes are mighty shy. Any ideas for coaxing them out? At least ones that do not cost $ LOL
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