Creativity

After reviewing the ISTE standards for students on its website, creativity is defined by having “students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology.”  Some ways to include creativity in the classroom are by

·       Producing new ideas, products, or processes by applying already existing knowledge

·       Expressing oneself by creating an original piece of work

·       Using simulations or models to investigate complex ideas

·       Making predictions and pinpointing trends

I plan to do a project with my students using Story Jumper.  My third graders are in the process of writing personal narratives this quarter.  To publish their piece of writing, students will create a 5-page book on Story Jumper.  They will include their introduction on the first page, their beginning on the second page, their middle on the third page, and their end on the fourth page.  The fifth and last page of their book will be their conclusion.  Students will be able to add photos from home or images (props) already on Story Jumper. This project fits into the following ISTE standards

1. Creativity and Innovation- helps students express themselves by creating an original personal narrative using technology

2. Communication and Collaboration- communicate ideas effectively to multiple audiences using different kinds of media

3. Research and Information Fluency- n/a for this project

4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making- plan and manage activities to complete this project

5. Digital Citizenship- students practice safe, legal, and responsible use of technology

6. Technology Operations and Concepts- uses technology effectively and productively