We just completed the second go-round of our global infographics project.
It's an opportunity for students to visually represent their research in a way that makes an impact on an audience. It's a way for them to practice media literacy, data crunching and communication skills. And, combined with their oral presentations, it's a way for us to easily assess students' knowledge surrounding critical global issues.
If you haven't seen Eric Witacre's amazing global video project, Virtual Choir - Lux Aurumque," it's a must. It is an amazing example of how technology can bring people together from around the world to collaborate and produce something beautiful. Keith Ferrel