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Creating Public Service Announcements (PSAs) in the Classroom

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Colorado Convention Center, Bluebird Ballroom 3DE

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Danielle Abernethy
Partnership Manager
Private Contractor
@dabernethy
@jmadma
I have been in the educational field for 30 years, working with elementary students and integrating technology. I am a partner specialist with Tech4Learning for Wixie. I hold a masters degree from Lesley University in Educational Technology. Currently I live in Florida and volunteer in classrooms in my spare time.Danielle's passion for educational technology began in 1997 when all she had access to was a computer in a closet of the media center with Internet. As a former technology coach, DEN STAR, DEN Leader and member of other educational organizations, she has learned the power of networking. Danielle collaborates with Heather on various classroom activities throughout the year. She has presented at FETC, SCEDTech, GAETC, Creative Constructor and ISTE for the last 20 years.
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Debbie Bohanan
Teacher
Zenith Accelerated Learning Academy
@bohanand
@bohanand
Debbie Bohanan has taught over 30 years in Osceola County, FL. She has worked with students from K-12 grade. She is currently teaching digital video at an at-risk school for students in grades 8-12. Debbie holds a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, a master’s degree in Education Media Design and Technology, is a national board certified teacher for over 20 years, ESOL Endorsed and certified in Technology (6-12). Her networks include the Discovery Educator Network and Leadership Council, MIE, TIE, Nourished Teachers and the ISTE Digital Storytelling Network. She has presented at FETC, ISTE Live, and Creative Constructor Lab.

Session description

In this session, we will explore an interdisciplinary approach to education that combines curriculum objectives with Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) goals. By creating Public Service Announcements (PSAs) in the classroom as a means to achieve these dual aims, students enhance their academic skills and foster empathy, teamwork, and communication.

Purpose & objective

Understand the benefits of using PSAs for curriculum and SEL integration.
Learn step-by-step strategies for designing PSA projects.
Explore examples and best practices in PSA creation.
Discuss assessment methods that measure both academic and SEL outcomes.

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Outline

I. Introduction
II. Why PSAs
Benefits of PSAs in the classrooms
III. Curriculum Integration
Curriculum standards and how to align the curriculum with PSA topics
IV SEL Connection
Core of SEL competencies (self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, decision making skills)
V. Designing PSA Projects
Curation tools, planning, storyboarding and examples
VI. Assessments
Explore rubrics that measure academic and SEL outcomes
VII. Wrap Up

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Supporting research

http://www.teachingmatters.org/digidocs/printable/manual/psa_manual.pdf

https://www.channelone.com/blog_post/creating-public-service-announcements/

http://www.scholastic.com/browse/lessonplan.jsp?id=1504

http://creativeeducator.tech4learning.com/v08/lessons/Dont_Let_The_Earth_Down

Digitales.us by Bernajean Porter.

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Session specifications

Topic:
Creativity & curation tools
Grade level:
PK-12
Skill level:
Beginner
Audience:
Curriculum/district specialists, Library media specialists, Teachers
Attendee devices:
Devices not needed
Participant accounts, software and other materials:
Wixie
Canva
Adobe Educational Tools
Google Slides
iMovie
**These will be mentioned but are not needed in the session itself
Subject area:
Computer science, Language arts
ISTE Standards:
For Educators:
Designer
  • Design authentic learning activities that align with content area standards and use digital tools and resources to maximize active, deep learning.
For Students:
Creative Communicator
  • Students choose the appropriate platforms and tools for meeting the desired objectives of their creation or communication.
  • Students publish or present content that customizes the message and medium for their intended audiences.
Disclosure:
The submitter of this session has been supported by a company whose product is being included in the session

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