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Creation Over Consumption: Reimagining How Students Engage with Content in the Classroom

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Poster Theme: AI
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Session description

Rethink traditional methods and empower students to create and innovate in the classroom! Learn ideas to harness the power of creation over consumption and how to promote a highly engaging classroom environment.

Outline

If selected as a poster, educators will pick from a menu and we will demo the lesson / tool with them. Attendees will also walk away with all templates used in the presentation.

If selected as a different format:

I. Introduction (5 min)
Explanation of why educators should start to rethink their content
How digital thinkers learn

II. Understanding Creation Over Consumption (5 min)
Defining both terms
Explaining that both have a place in education
Sharing examples of both

III. Toolbox breakdown (5 min)
Comprehensive list of tools

IV. Student Centered Lessons (30 min)
Practical strategies for designing lessons that prioritize creativity
Share ways Padlet, Canva, and Book Creator can be used and how these align with academic standards

V. Q&A and Collaboration (15 min)
Open the floor for questions, discussion, and the sharing of ideas among participants.
Foster collaboration and networking among educators.

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Outcomes

Attendees of our session "Creation Over Consumption" will learn:

Shift to Active Creation:
Understand the importance of shifting from passive consumption to active creation in education.

Technology Tools:
Explore the capabilities of Padlet, Canva, and Book Creator for student-driven content creation.

Learner-Centric Approaches:
Rethink traditional teaching methods and discover the benefits of learner-centric approaches.

Designing Student-Centered Lessons:
Acquire practical strategies for designing lessons that prioritize student creativity, critical thinking, and participation.

Hands-On Experience:
Gain hands-on experience in using technology tools to foster creativity and higher-order thinking.

Alignment with Standards:
Learn how to align lessons and projects with educational standards and learning objectives.

Assessment and Feedback:
Explore assessment methods that capture creativity and provide constructive feedback.

Action Plans:
Develop action plans to incorporate technology tools into teaching practices and set goals aligned with standards.

Attendees will take away:

A Shift in Perspective:
A new perspective on teaching that emphasizes creativity, critical thinking, and learner engagement.

Technology Proficiency:
Proficiency in using Microsoft Flip, Canva, and Book Creator to create student-driven content.

Innovative Teaching Strategies:
Strategies for designing student-centered lessons that challenge students to think critically.

Alignment with Standards:
The ability to align lessons with educational standards and objectives.

Assessment and Feedback Skills:
Skills for assessing creativity and providing constructive feedback.

Actionable Plans:
Concrete plans for immediate implementation of technology-driven, learner-centric teaching methods.

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Supporting research

"The InterACTIVE Class: Creation in a World of AI" by Joe and Kristin Merrill (Elevate Books EDU - Jan. 2025). Link: https://amzn.to/40ngCqX

"The InterACTIVE Class" by Joe and Kristin Merrill (Elevate Books EDU - Jan. 2020). Link: https://amzn.to/39RiHQF

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Presenters

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Middle School Language Arts
The Merrills EDU, LLC
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Educator
The Merrills EDU, LLC

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Session specifications

Topic:

Creativity and Storytelling, Differentiated Instruction

Grade level:

PK-12

Audience:

Teacher Prep, Teacher, Technology Coach/Trainer

Attendee devices:

Devices useful

Attendee device specification:

Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC

Participant accounts, software and other materials:

None

Subject area:

Elementary/Multiple Subjects, Language Arts

ISTE Standards:

For Educators: Designer

Transformational Learning Principles:

Spark Curiosity, Ignite Agency