PLANNING INTEGRATED MEDIA LEARNING TASKS

Why Are We Here? Part I "I know only one thing about the technologies that await us in the future: We will find ways to tell stories with them." -Jason Ohler 2

Personalized Learning 3  Real Problems  Authentic Voices  Relevant and Meaningful Learning  Assessment For Learning  Student Agency  Student Voice

Multi Disciplinary Approach  CTS Com Tech  CTF  Social Studies  Calm  PE / Health  English  Science  Math  Citizenship  Ethical Citizen 4

Professional Learning Communities 5  CTS Com Tech  Multidisciplinary  Eg: CTS – Social  Interschool  Cross District Collaboration  Provincial and International

Power of Digital Storytelling  Empower Students  Spark Emotions  Motivate and Inspire  We Remember  We Learn 6

Why Are We Here? Part II “Stories have power. They delight, enchant, touch, teach, recall, inspire, motivate, challenge. They help us understand. They imprint a picture on our minds. Want to make a point or raise an issue? Tell a story. “ — Janet Litherland 7