1. EMTA GRANT PROJECT PRESENTATION PIONEER MIDDLE SCHOOL PSA PROJECT MARIA MUHLBAUER DECEMBER 9, 2014

2. THE PROJECT Seventh grade ELA students chose a social issue to research. Students gathered information from credible research sources and learned about plagiarism. Using data gathered from the research process, students then created their own PSA announcements. PSA projects were posted to the library website.

3. GRANT MONIES FUNDED: ProductSupplierCost per UnitQuantityTotal Cost Samsung W300 Pocket Camcorder, Black govconnection.com$139.994$559.96 Olympus ME-15 Tie Clip Microphone govconnection.com$22.7510$227.50 CyberLink PowerDirector editing software cnet.com$99.992$199.98 = $987.44

4. PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION The project was completed during June 2014. Due to time constraints and other limitations, this project was offered as an enrichment option for 12 students. Students were guided by both a library media specialist and a special education teacher.

5. PROJECT GUIDELINES

6. STUDENT ROLES

7. ASSESSMENT

8. SOCIAL ISSUE BRAINSTORMING

9. SOCIAL ISSUE RESEARCH Students were introduced to Teen Health and Wellness, a database of reliable information about health and social topics.

10. SOCIAL ISSUE RESEARCH After learning about plagiarism, students were sure to use note sheets to record citation information and any notes from all sources used.

11. STANDARDS/SKILLS ADDRESSED DURING RESEARCH Common Core State Standards, Seventh Grade ELA: Reading Standards for Informational Text #1: Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. Writing Standards #7: Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions for further research and investigation. Writing Standards #8: Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation. Empire State Information Fluency Continuum, Grade 7 Priority Benchmark Skills Standard 1: Using Information to build understanding Connect: States and verifies what is known about the problem or question and makes connections to prior knowledge. Investigate: Uses technology resources such as online encyclopedias, online databases, and Web subject directories to locate information on assigned topics in the curriculum. Evaluates and paraphrases information that answers research questions. Express: Cites all sources used according to local style formats. Standard 3: Demonstrating social responsibility Ethical behavior in use of information: Uses programs and Internet sites responsibly, efficiently, and ethically.

12. PREPARING TO CREATE PSAS A class period was devoted to going over the project guidelines and student roles. Students viewed exemplar PSA projects completed during the previous school year. Students decided on their roles and began to brainstorm the structure of their group’s PSA.

13. STORYBOARDING Three class periods were devoted to storyboarding. Instructors modeled the storyboarding process and students worked on perfecting their storyboards. This was the area where students struggled most. - Involved lots of communication and compromise - Timing issues

14. STANDARDS/SKILLS ADDRESSED DURING PSA PREPARATIONS Common Core State Standards, Seventh Grade ELA: Writing Standards #5: With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed. Speaking and Listening Standards #1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. Empire State Information Fluency Continuum, Grade 7 Priority Benchmark Skills Standard 3: Demonstrating social responsibility Effective Social Interaction to Broaden Understanding: Asks questions of others in a group to elicit their information and opinions.

15. PSA RECORDING Once storyboards were complete and students gathered all props needed, recording began on the PSA. Recording process was trial and error – it is a lot harder to act than the students originally thought!

16. PSA EDITING Students found royalty-free music using the SoundzAbound service. All images used in the PSA projects were cited using MLA format. Windows Movie Maker was used during to create the PSA videos.

17. STANDARDS ADDRESSED DURING FILMING AND EDITING Common Core State Standards, Seventh Grade ELA: Speaking and Listening Standard #5: Include multimedia components and visual displays in presentations to clarify claims and findings and emphasize salient points. Empire State Information Fluency Continuum, Grade 7 Priority Benchmark Skills Standard 1: Using Information to build understanding Express: Publishes final product for a particular audience and purpose. Cites all sources used according to local style formats. Standard 3: Demonstrating social responsibility Effective social interaction to broaden understanding: Uses interactive multimedia tools to exchange data collected and to learn curricular concepts by communicating with peers, experts, and other audiences. Ethical behavior in use of information: Uses programs and Internet sites responsibly, efficiently, and ethically.

18. FINISHED PRODUCTS The finished PSA videos are located on the school’s library website. Announcements were made to alert staff and students about how to view the PSAs. Link: http://www.pioneerschools.org/Page/6157

19. WHAT WENT WELL Students worked well in groups and persevered through issues encountered Quality of research MLA citations and plagiarism discussions Positive exposure to technology – create rather than consume Students were proud of what they created New technology from EMTA grant improved the quality of the projects

20. WHAT CAN BE IMPROVED Open up project to more students – hope to get a whole grade level in 2015! Better instruction with the storyboarding concept Timeframe – lost time at the end of June due to awards days and other activities Better publicity – district newsletter, social media, etc. Deter students from using stock footage/photos and create their own materials instead

21. THANK YOU! Contact: Maria Muhlbauer mmuhlbauer@pioneercsd.org (716) 492-9383 Twitter: @muhlbs83