Creating Media for Learning: Student-Centered Projects Across the Curriculum / Edition 1

by Sam Gliksman

Overview

Place Your Students At The Forefront of 21st Century Media Production

All education hinges on effective communication. This book shows how student mastery of media literacy and creation is the key to demonstrating learning in the 21st Century.

The strategies and tactics these pages offer equip educators to make their students enthusiastic experts at producing dynamic media projects. Content includes:

• The how, why, and when of prompting students to create their own media across content areas.
• The benefits of media sharing, and how to do it responsibly.
• The innovative use of Augmented Reality, so readers can activate a video on the book’s printed pages with their mobile devices.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781483385433
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	12/28/2015
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	136
Product dimensions:	6.80(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Sam Gliksman has been leading innovative technology applications in private industry and education for over 25 years. Recognized as a prominent expert in educational technology and reform, he currently works as an independent educational technology consultant, speaker and author.

Sam has pioneered the use of mobile technology in education and has consulted for schools and school districts. He manages the "i Pads in Education" website - http://i Pad Educators.ning.com – which is recognized as a leading source of best practices for the use of mobile devices in education. He also authored the definitive "i Pad in Education for Dummies" series of books that were hailed as a primer for anyone interested in the educational applications of mobile technology. Sam speaks at conferences nationally and internationally and gives workshops to educational groups about the changing nature of education in the digital age. The common thread woven throughout Sam’s work is that technology needs to be integrated into a more holistic pedagogical approach that addresses the needs of life in the 21st century.

Sam can be contacted via his website at www.Educational Mosaic.com.

Table of Contents

Foreword by Scott Mc Leod
Introduction
1. The Evolution of Communication
2. Becoming Media Literate
3. Media Planning and Production
4. Picture Yourself Learning
5. Finding Your Voice
6. Using Video for Creative Expression
7. Becoming Animated
8. Recording Screencast Videos
9. Creating Multimedia e Books
10. Augmenting Reality
11. Copyright and Fair Use

Editorial Reviews

"This book is full of brilliant ideas! You can tell that Sam works daily with students and teachers. Teachers will enjoy the playful tone of the book, and they will appreciate the numerous student examples. The book gives reasons why you want to use specific media and then follows through with how to do it well. A lot of useful advice packed into one book! "

Tony Vincent

"Gliksman does an excellent job of encouraging teachers to integrate learner-centered media projects into their lessons by providing a one-stop resource for project ideas. Each chapter provides media-based project descriptions, costs and benefits, digital tool options, and actual teacher projects. A great book for teachers and professional development leaders who are looking for learner-centered digital project ideas. "

David Wicks

"What a thoughtful collection of student-created products. This book highlights a variety of multimedia projects, offers a multitude of best practices and practical implementation tips, and is sure to empower teachers to help students find their voice. "

Lisa Johnson