In this episode, I chat with fellow ASCD author and Manager of Coaching and Improvement, Jennifer Ciok, all about innovative strategies to amplify student voice in the classroom through multimedia projects. You’ll also hear tips from Jennifer’s new book, The Meaningful Middle School Classroom, on the significance of authentic audiences, the impact of student choice in storytelling, and how to tap into students’ passions to encourage engagement. Tune in to explore creative, tech-infused ways to empower your students and make their voices heard!
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Tips for Amplifying Student Voice in the Classroom
- Storytelling builds student identity and connection.
- Authentic audiences deepen engagement.
- Voice and choice empower multimedia creativity.
- Finding a student’s “spark” fosters motivation.
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EPISODE RESOURCES
- Connect with Jennifer Ciok on LinkedIn & Bluesky
- Check out Jennifer Ciok’s book The Meaningful Middle School Classroom: How to Spark Engagement That Fosters Deep Learning on ASCD & Amazon
- WeVideo (Video creation tool)
- iMovie (Moviemaking Tool)
- Tips for Creating Podcasts with Students with Michele Haiken (Podcast Episode)
- Finding and Celebrating Student Voice with Book Creator (Podcast Episode)
- Uncheatable Assessments and the Role of Digital Storytelling in the Classroom with Michael Hernandez (Podcast Episode)
- 13 Student-Friendly Websites to Make Presentations (Blog Post)
- Using Tech to Help Students Tell Their Stories with Pam Allyn (Podcast Episode)
