Talking+text+books

=Talking worksheets=

(Chris Waterman)
Rather than constantly handing out worksheets that are complete units of their own, or sheets referencing pages in a text book, present both study material and instructions to your students via an audio file. Maybe even require them to respond via podcast or vodcast.

This gives them an opportuity to use their tech (mobile phones, iPods, etc) This gives them a chance to engage in a differnt way This gives those with auditory memory a better chance at understanding It allows you to present material in a whole new and potentially exciting way The resource is more reuseable It sets a good examle - we should lead from the front You will be have the envy and admiration of every other staff member

This sandpit session will create an audio file that leads students on a tour around the school exploring concepts of 'going green' by pointing out where energy is used, what alternatives might be employed, why those that are there came to be, what future possiblities could one day come about.They will have to take photographs of the places you lead them to and use those in their report.

Then again - the session might take a completely different focus.