The prospect of seeing their work published to the world can be a powerful motivator and point of engagement for students. As Mr. Martin notes in his reflection,
Pride is the driving force of this project. When I first introduced it. . . they were glued from the moment I mentioned they would be published on the web!That's not to say there aren't challenges, both logistical (sustaining and streamlining the vodcast creation process) and colleagial (helping neighboring teachers find time, motivation, and resources to try the same project with their students). Mr. Martin is already thinking about these issues.
None of these resources are at my fingertips at school so how am I suppose toWhat suggestions do you have for making "this fantastic process" accessible and practical?
share this fantastic process with other teachers?