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by Dr. Monica Burns


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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 ..................
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 ..................
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Introducing
Monica
Dr.

Burns


About the Author
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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
Introduction
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.
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.

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Practices
for Journals




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.
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?
+ 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?

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