CSUN Writing Project ISI

Digital Literacy ISI Workshop

Objective

To explore the ways in which taking a digital approach to literacy can have a positive impact on student achievement.

Resources and Examples

This I Believe Lesson Plans for Educators that incorporate the This I Believe format to support writing and critical thinking.

• Jackie Robinson His This I Believe essay on race.
• This I Believe Middle School Curriculum
  

  ThisIBelieveMiddleSchoolCurriculum.pdf
  

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• This I Believe High School Curriculum
  

  ThisIBelieveCurriculumHS.pdf
  

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• Community Brainstorm Sheet: Please feel free to add your values to this sheet.
• An example This I Believe Essay from a high school senior:

Voice Thread A website that allows for the creation of digital stories. An opportunity to blend written, audio, and visual communication.

• Example 1: Modern Day Fairy Tales

• Example 2: One Person Can Make a Difference

Prezi A website that allows you to create interactive presentations. Like Powerpoint on steroids.