Why SURF’S UP! © Nancy Barkhouse Halifax Regional School Board Nova Scotia
SURF’S UP! Students Using Radio Facilities for Sharing Unique Perspectives
Presentation What was it? How/why did it come to be? CPBL Motivation Benefits of Audio Build Confidence Through Genuine Achievement Learning to Learn Because … Lessons Learned Snapshots
Collaborative Problem Based Learning
Collaborative Students chose teams Teacher assigned teams Auditions for initial shows Groups focused - “with a mission” Class decisions: Topics Format Interviewees and questions Program themes
Problem Based Authentic tasks Real deadlines Genuine feedback Scaffolding
Learning With/from peers, teachers, others Media literacy Bias/prejudice Stereotypes Neutrality
Motivation
Engage learners Involve community members Involve parents Invite other classes “Pioneer” perks Media attention Patience and support from interviewees
Benefits of Audio
No visual distractions Different learning styles Develop listening vs hearing Better communicators Message must be understood with only one sense No body language No facial expressions No reading lips Lead to better writing?
Build Confidence Through Genuine Achievement
Build Confidence – Genuine Achievement Sink or swim, with support Increase responsibility Choice To go on air or not Select topics of interest No choice Must prepare script material Must meet deadlines
Learn Together
Process new to me also Learn from/with students Help students learn how to learn Use of data projector for initial script development
Technology Integration
Different types of cassette recorders – conduct interviews and rehearse material Karaoke machine to rehearse material Computers and “The Writer” to generate content Microphones Script production – printer, copier, binder Video recording Live broadcast equipment – 9 year old tech
Because It’s There!
Novelty appeal Use it or lose it (CHCN) Don’t waste an opportunity Chance to apply theory from just completed Master of Online Education
Lessons Learned
Fewer shows Shorter shows Internet webcast Collaborate/alternate with other schools Better communication with parents Show clear links to curriculum outcomes “Is” the program, is time on task not time wasted Explain rational more throughly
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