Presenters
7th Grade Science Teacher
Hello, my name is Murissa Mays. I am an Instructional Technologist with a background in middle and high school sciences for Houston ISD and Jasper ISD in Texas. Now in my 11th year in education, I am a Verizon Innovative Learning Schools Coach in Kansas City, Missouri, where I pursue my passion for enhancing learning through technology. I love everything edtech and look forward to sharing my experiences at ISTE! Outside of work, you'll find me outdoors, staying active, and enjoying fresh air. Join me with the ISTE Run Club on Tuesday morning—I hope to see you there!
Session description
Explore the power of virtual newscasts and their impact on student agency. Learn to create engaging segments using Canva for graphics and Google Docs for scripting. Gain practical insights for immediate implementation in your educational setting.
Purpose & objective
Learning Targets:
Recognize the impact and importance of a virtual newscast for your campus.
Explore technology tools that can support a virtual newscast.
Create a compelling segment for a virtual newscast
Evidence of Success: Embed examples of student-led segments showcasing their talents.
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Outline
Introduction: 1 minute
Why: 4 Minutes with examples and questions for the audience
Production process explained: 10 min
Going Live: 20-minutes audience works independently or collaboratively to create their own segment leveraging the templates provided.
Q & A: 5minutes
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Supporting research
https://www.ascd.org/el/articles/the-promise-power-and-practice-of-student-agency
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Participate and share: Interactive session 
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