Plan to harness the power of the selfie and storytelling using this engaging, no-prep back to school digital getting to know you activity for high school or middle school students. Students will self-reflect and selfie it up, creating a personalized slide in your collaborative Google slideshow to share with the class!
This is not your typical name game or icebreaker, but a beginning of school activity that is both engaging and skill-based. 21st-century skills, check. Speaking and listening skills, yes, yes! You will love to see speaking, listening, writing, and meta-cognitive skills in action as you get to know your students!
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Here’s what you’ll receive in this resource:
★Google slideshow, complete with student directions, a blank slide for teacher customization, and 11 colorful slide templates for students to choose from! (16 Slides) so that you can use right away with absolutely no prep!
★Brainstorming Guide (1 Slide) so that you can provide support for students as they consider what to say in their presentations.
★Presentation Planning Guide (1 Slide) so that you can help students tell stories and explain the thought behind their sentence, quote, picture, and theme.
★ Product Links and Teacher Notes (2 Pages) so that you have instructions and tips for using this assignment with students at your fingertips.
★ Digital “Getting Started” Guide (2 Pages) so that you’re able to swiftly make your own copy of this digital product and share it with your students.
★ Digital “FAQ” Guide (1 Page) provides detailed answers to common digital resource questions!
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Benefits of digital interactive resources include:
★ High engagement = happy students and happy teacher
★ Student-friendly 1:1 environment
★ Development of college and career readiness skills
★ Fluid integration of ELA skills
★ Productive use of class time that is maximized for student learning
This resource is helpful for:
★ Teachers new to a digital learning environment.
★ Teachers who are looking to save time with ready-made digital resources.
★ Teachers who love to innovate and try new things!
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⇒ Permission for use by one teacher in his or her own classroom.
⇒ Not for public display or digital sharing.
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