Saturday, July 1, 2017

5 Ways to Use Media Albums in Schoology



Share Work to Get Peer Feedback:
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Individually or in pairs, students complete different questions and take a picture to post in a media album. Once done, students check answers (math/sci), give feedback (writing/art).  

Activate Prior Knowledge:
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Post photos, diagrams, maps, and short video clips for students to view and draw inferences. Students write inferences, connections, and questions. Example: before reading a novel set in 1930’s Mississippi, post Jim Crow and Depression Era photographs. Ask students to write what they notice and what inferences they can make. In the caption, include a link to additional reading for curious students.

Grouping:
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Giving a selection of topics, literature circle books, or type of project? Use Media Albums for students to select the group they prefer. Notify in advance with a specific publishing day and time to give equity. Post book trailers or images for students to sign up. Students post their sign up. First 5-6 students get the group.


Anchor Charts
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Anchor charts are a wonderful tool in class, but when home, students may need to reference those same charts. Create a media album of all anchor charts for future references.


Memes and Comics:
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Create a catalog of  memes and comics having to do with the current unit. Allow students to post and comment. Example: I loved using memes and comics to reinforce or reintroduce small grammar rules. I could post a “Stop clubbing, baby seals” meme and have students comment under it to explain the grammar concept. Use for extra credit, warm-up, or closure activity.

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