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Your Students (and YOU) CAN Create & Perform Poetry Slams

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Grand Hyatt - Lonestar Ballroom E

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Session description

Get ready to slam dunk storytelling integration with spoken word creations! Explore guiding your students through the art of Poetry Slams, including tech tips and the scaffolding needed for success! Come willing to experiment with voice and walk away with tech integration skills and confidence after creating your slam!

Outline

* Opening (5 minutes) Introductions & Objectives
* Performance (10 minutes) Experience a live Poetry Slam from a Poetry Slam veteran and explore Poetry Slam recordings
* Wonder Moment (5 minutes) A digital whiteboard experience to insert thoughts & questions hopefully using the Wicked Hydra EduProtocol method
* Tools for Success (10 minutes) Exploration of tools and steps for successful implementation
* Create & Record (15 minutes) Attendees will create a (mini) Poetry Slam of their own.
* Presentation (15 minutes) Watch & Give Feedback on the slams (with attendees permission to showcase their work).

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Supporting research

Storytelling: This article references the "Make it stick" research that is not public: https://interactive.wharton.upenn.edu/learning-insights/value-storytelling-learning/#:~:text=Learning%20has%20a%20lot%20to,make%20sense%20of%20their%20experiences.

Global Writes showcase how performing arts with literacy transforms learning: https://escholarship.org/uc/item/4vx5k65b

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Presenters

Dr. Michael Pratt

Executive Principal

Stratford STEM Magnet High School

Tana Ruder

Digital Citizenship & Literacy District Specialist

USD 259

Session specifications

Topic:

Creativity and Storytelling

Grade level:

PK-12

Audience:

Curriculum Designer/Director, Teacher, Technology Coach/Trainer

Attendee devices:

Devices required

Attendee device specification:

Smartphone: Android, iOS, Windows
Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC
Tablet: iOS, Windows

Participant accounts, software and other materials:

Padlet, Google Apps such as Documents & Slides, & Canva could come in handy
If attendees like to brainstorm "throw-down-drafts" in analog, paper/pencil could beneficial but not required.

Subject area:

Arts - Performing, Language Arts

ISTE Standards:

For Educators:
Designer

Design authentic learning activities that align with educational standards and use digital tools and resources to maximize learning.

For Students:
Creative Communicator

Create original works or responsibly repurpose or remix digital resources into new creations.
Publish or present content that customizes the message and medium for their intended audiences.

TLPs:

Prioritize authentic experiences, Connect learning to learner