Lights, Camera, Create: Engaging English Learners Through Video Projects
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- 60 minutes, self-paced
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Engage English learners through student-created video projects that strengthen communication, creativity, language development, digital literacy, and authentic expression.
Description
Looking for meaningful ways to help English Learners apply language skills in authentic, engaging ways? Want a project-based approach that strengthens speaking, listening, reading, and writing at the same time? Students are already creating and sharing videos outside of school, and leveraging that familiarity can increase engagement and deepen learning. Video production supports language development by providing structured opportunities for communication, rehearsal, and expression. In this course, Shelly Terrell shows you how to use free, education-friendly video tools along with scaffolds and supports that help English Learners successfully complete content-rich projects. You will walk away with ready-to-use templates and a clear plan to launch a video project that students can start immediately.This is course one of six in the series titled "Literacy Projects for Adolescent English Learners."KeyTakeawaysUse video production projects to strengthen all four language domains for English Learners.Select free, education-friendly tools that support student creativity and accessibility.Apply scaffolds and supports that help students successfully complete video projects.Design engaging, content-based projects that increase participation and language use.
Objectives
- Identify video production tools appropriate for adolescent English Learners in grades 4 to 12.Explain how video projects support language development across listening, speaking, reading, and writing.Apply scaffolds and supports to guide students through the video creation process.Analyze student needs to determine appropriate supports for successful project completion.Evaluate video tools and project structures for accessibility, engagement, and instructional effectiveness.Create a content-specific video project plan that integrates language skills and academic content for English Learners.
Shelly Sanchez Terrell
Shelly Sanchez Terrell is an award-winning digital innovator, author, and STEM teacher who has trained educators in over 20 countries. Her accolades include Woman of the Year by NAPW, a Bammy Award, and recognition as the founder of #Edchat and a leader in teacher-driven professional development.
Specializes In: Digital Innovator and STEM Educator
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