In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Pam Allyn, literacy expert, author, and advocate for children all about the importance of integrating reading and writing into community sharing rituals in the classroom. You’ll also hear tips for creating a sense of belonging and celebrating student diversity through a mix of digital and print experiences that help students tell their stories.
Tips to Help Students Tell Their Stories
- Provide opportunities for students to tell their story.
- Use simple tech tools like a camera to capture stories.
- Look at ways to celebrate small moments.
- Use translation tools to make sure everyone is welcome at your next celebration.
SPONSORED BY MY quick reference guides
This week’s episode is sponsored by my quick reference guides. These quick reference guides give you an overview of big topics and plenty of resource suggestions on a variety of topics. Search for Monica Burns on Amazon to find my quick reference guides on AI Chatbots, one on Classroom Technology Tips, and another co written with Pam Allyn on Digital Reading Strategies. Or head to ClassTechTips.com/Books for more information.
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EPISODE RESOURCES
- Learn more about Pam Allyn & her work on her website
- Connect with Pam Allyn on Twitter (X), Instagram, & LinkedIn
- Find Tell Your Story: Teaching Students to Become World-Changing Thinkers and Writers By Pam Allyn and Dr. Ernest Morrell at ASCD or Amazon
- Dewey (learning platform)
- Uncheatable Assessments and the Role of Digital Storytelling in the Classroom with Michael Hernandez (Podcast Episode)
- A Microblogging Lesson Idea and Template You Can Customize (Blog Post)
- The Benefits of Using Moviemaking in Your Classroom with Jessica Pack (Podcast Episode)
- A Creative Activity to Help Share Student Talents (Blog Post)
- Movie-Making Activity to Strengthen Classroom Community (Blog Post)
- Exciting Project Ideas for Any Time of the School Year with Ainsley Hill (Podcast Episode)
- Strengthen SEL Skills During Any Project with Michele Haiken (Podcast Episode)
- 6 Apps and Websites To Make Video Journals (Blog Post)
