Creating Journals with Book Creator: Activity Ideas for Every Classroom

by Dr. Monica Burns

Cover

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Creating Journals
Loading...
with Book Creator
Loading...
Activity Ideas for Every Classroom
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
by Dr. Monica Burns
Introducing
Contents
Monica
Dr.
About the Author ....................

Introduction ........................

Back-to-School Journals .............

Science Experiment Journals .........

Community Interview Journals ........

Summertime Journals .................

Healthy Eating Journals .............

Feelings Journals ...................

Reading Journals ....................

Brainstorming Journals ..............

Inquiry Journals ....................

Goal Setting Journals ...............

Digital Portfolios ..................

Teacher Spotlights ..................
03

04

06

08

10

12

14

16

18

20

22

24

26

28
Burns
Ellipse;
About the Author
------------------------
Dr. Monica Burns is a former classroom teacher, EdTech & Curriculum Consultant, and Book Creator Ambassador. She is the author and co-author of numerous books, including Tasks Before Apps (ASCD) and lots of Book Creator resources!
Introducing
Contents
Monica
Dr.
About the Author ....................

Introduction ........................

Back-to-School Journals .............

Science Experiment Journals .........

Community Interview Journals ........

Summertime Journals .................

Healthy Eating Journals .............

Feelings Journals ...................

Reading Journals ....................

Brainstorming Journals ..............

Inquiry Journals ....................

Goal Setting Journals ...............

Digital Portfolios ..................

Teacher Spotlights ..................
03

04

06

08

10

12

14

16

18

20

22

24

26

28
Burns
Ellipse;
About the Author
------------------------
Dr. Monica Burns is a former classroom teacher, EdTech & Curriculum Consultant, and Book Creator Ambassador. She is the author and co-author of numerous books, including Tasks Before Apps (ASCD) and lots of Book Creator resources!
Best
Practices
Introduction
for Journals
Why journals? Journals are a fantastic way for students to share their progress, gather ideas, and reflect on their experiences.

A multimedia journal lets students go beyond adding text to the page to include:

+ photographs
+ images
+ video
+ links
+ narration
+ and more!

Journals might have a structure, but can still provide lots of space for students to be creative and decide on how to capture their thinking.
Give students a structure and share an exemplar
Introduce the different media options available
Encourage students to try out different media on their page
Provide a series of prompts for students to choose from
Give students opportunities to share and ask for feedback
Best
Practices
Introduction
for Journals
Why journals? Journals are a fantastic way for students to share their progress, gather ideas, and reflect on their experiences.

A multimedia journal lets students go beyond adding text to the page to include:

+ photographs
+ images
+ video
+ links
+ narration
+ and more!

Journals might have a structure, but can still provide lots of space for students to be creative and decide on how to capture their thinking.
Give students a structure and share an exemplar
Introduce the different media options available
Encourage students to try out different media on their page
Provide a series of prompts for students to choose from
Give students opportunities to share and ask for feedback
Back-to-School Journals
A great way to start off the school year is with a back-to-school journal! Students can chronicle their first few weeks starting a new school year and share a bit about themselves.

This lets their teacher learn about them at the start of the term, and provides an opportunity for students to share their interests, excitement, or hesitations at the beginning of the school year.
Prompts you might use:

+ What is your favorite thing about school?
+ What topic do you hope to learn about this year?
+ How can I help you be your best?
Today is the very first day of school! Super excited to learn how to write my own stories!
Ellipse;
< Extra Tips
PrevNext