In this episode, I chat with David Hotler, Community Manager at Book Creator, about the power of storytelling to build confidence and literacy skills in students. You’ll also hear about Book Creator’s “Be an Author Month” writing competition and how to participate. If you want to learn creative ways to incorporate storytelling and publishing into your curriculum to foster student confidence, this episode has you covered!
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Tips for Building Confidence Through Writing
- Storytelling enhances literacy and builds comprehension and confidence.
- Authentic assessments are uncheatable when they are personal and original.
- Designing for the “edges” benefits all users by accommodating the broadest range of needs.
- Publishing work helps students see themselves as real authors, boosting confidence.
SPONSORED BY BOOK CREATOR
This episode is sponsored by Book Creator — the simplest, most inclusive way to create content in the classroom. Check out their writing competition that runs through March – visit bookcreator.com/competition for details.
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EPISODE RESOURCES
- Connect with David Hotler on LinkedIn, X (Twitter), Bluesky, & Facebook
- Book Creator’s Be an Author Month Resources & Tell Your Story Competition
- Uncheatable Assessments and the Role of Digital Storytelling in the Classroom with Michael Hernandez (Podcast Episode)
