Framing our story by exploring diverse mediums

STAGE 2 2

Stitching together a more complete story

STAGE 3 2

Multimedia, multicultural, multimedia, empathy &

understanding

“I have a different story to tell.”

OUR STORIESTHE WHYUncovering the world

around us.

THINKING DEEPWriting, editing, and

embracing complexity

NEW LITERACYProviding a purpose to

articulate authentic ideas.

AUTHENTIC AGENCY

Rethinking and reprioritizing instruction

and assessment.

HEY TEACHER, TEACHER

Storyboarding: Collecting & Organizing Content

B-Roll: Enhancing the Visual Message

Tutorial: Selecting, Cutting, and Stitching it All Together

Enhancing Narration: Examining Supporting

Texts

Filling in the Gaps: Tracking and Assessing

Student Progress

Asking Better Questions: The Art of the Interview

Inside the Content Creation Process

Capturing Video: The Complete Student Guide

Showcasing stories and opening mindsSTAGE 4

Preparing to Influence: Final Review of Student Narratives

Showcasing Stories for Maximum Impact Within and

Outside our Communities

Film Festival Reflections: How we’ve Changed / How

Others Have Shaped Us

Develop a shared understanding: Danger of a Single Story TED talk

Explore project formats & brainstorm topic ideas

Anticipate student anxiety & establish the climate for next stages

Uncovering self-identity through storytellingSTAGE 1

Danger of a Single Story TED Talk

Project Model Inspiration

Scaffolding Self-Identity Resources

Sharing the Process

TED Talk Reflection Resources

Inside the Project Launch

EACH STAGE TITLE LINKS TO AN OVERVIEW DOCUMENT CONTAINING ALL THE RESOURCES TO BRING YOUR STUDENTS THROUGH THE MULTIMEDIA STORYTELLING PROCESS. BELOW THE STAGES ARE VIDEOS TO TAKE YOU THROUGH OUR EXPERIENCE WITH THE PROCESS.

INTERACTIVE RESOURCE MAP

HANDOUT / ACTIVITY GUIDE

CLASS OR INDEPENDENT ACTIVITY

GRAPHIC ORGANIZER

PROJECT/ ACTIVITY MODELS

DISCUSSION REFLECTION/ GUIDE

INSIDE THE ACTIVITY / TUTORIAL

WHOLE GROUP INSTRUCTION

ASSESSMENT/ TEACHER DOCUMENT

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Personality Trait Resources

Silhouette Art Activity

Perspective Taking Models

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BEYOND AGGRESSIVEA playlist of all student

created multimedia documentaries