When looking for ISTE standards, it seems that Delaware does not have them, however there was a great source of information on the ISTE website.
Creative communicator indicator 6.a. has students choose the appropriate platforms and digital tools for meeting the desired objectives of their creation or communication. In the 9th grade theatre classroom, the teacher can have students explore a variety of script applications that have been designed to allow for the opportunity to brainstorm, layout, and write scripts online. The teacher could even have students connect with other theatre classes from different schools so that students can explore the applications' abilities when the work environment requires members to be long-distanced. Examples of various applications include: Writer Duet, Studiobinder, Cetlx. After exploring these various tools, students can analyze which situations and mediums they may prefer one program to another and if even simpler programs like Google Docs are preferred when the writer has less funds. Each student can be handed an "imaginary writer" and the students, via google slides presentations, can share the various reasons a playwright might choose one writing application over another.
The lesson above ties into Kolb's Triple E in a variety of ways. First, it extends learning because students are exploring real issues that occur with writers who need to work long-distance. The students need to work in an organized way to achieve a task and are exploring the technology hands-on with other students. The lesson also enhances and engages students who are working together by having them share work with each other on a deeply creative task online and also has students sharing their findings via google slides. The Triple E model really helps teachers create lessons that are actually having a positive impact on students and not just using technology for technology's sake.
Hi Brendan!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your insights, it's inspiring to hear how passionate you are about building a supportive and collaborative space for your theatre students. I really appreciate how your lesson idea not only integrates technology in a meaningful way but also encourages students to think critically about the tools available to them as young artists.
Your connection to the ISTE standard 6.a. is spot-on, especially in how it promotes student choice and real-world application. I love the idea of introducing multiple scriptwriting platforms and having students explore them through the lens of different "imaginary writers." It’s such a creative way to teach digital literacy while reinforcing collaboration and empathy.
You also did a great job aligning the activity with Kolb’s Triple E framework. The emphasis on purposeful tech use, especially in a creative discipline like theatre, really stood out to me. Your lesson plan feels authentic and student-centered, and it’s a great reminder that when used intentionally, technology can truly enhance the learning experience.
Looking forward to hearing more from you throughout the course!
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Hi Fellow Theatre Educator! It is wonderful to e-meet you :) I love how your lesson lets students explore different scriptwriting platforms. It empowers the students to make informed choices about digital tools which is something I aim to incorporate more as I had difficulty in the past or would literally say no technology in the beginning writing processes.
ReplyDeleteYour approach bridges theatre and technology beautifully, especially with the collaborative element where students connect with other theatre classes. The activity extends out into other communities which I think is a wonderful way for students to learn beyond the scope of their immediate surroundings.
Hey Brendan! Fellow theater educator here! I agree with you on not wanting to leave teaching for any other position in education. I like how your lesson lets students explore different digital tools in playwriting. Looking forward to hearing more from you!
ReplyDeleteHey Brendan!
ReplyDeleteFirst off, hello, fellow theatre educator! I absolutely love your approach and the way you talk about your classroom. That desire to create a supportive environment where students can take artistic risks? That’s the golden ticket in theatre education. It’s so clear you care about building not just strong performers, but strong collaborators and CRITICAL thinkers.
Your ISTE lesson idea is great. Having students explore different scriptwriting platforms like WriterDuet and Celtx (which is the one I just finished my first full-length play on that is getting produced next January), and then consider real-world applications, including budget limitations and collaborative distance work...that’s incredibly practical. I love how you tied in financial accessibility with creative tools. It shows you’re teaching them to think beyond just the classroom... you're prepping them for the real world of theatre and writing.
The imaginary writer activity is such a fun and creative twist! I can totally picture the discussions that could come out of that, and how it would get students thinking critically about tech tools in storytelling. Also, I really appreciated your connection to Kolb’s Triple E Framework. You didn’t just check boxes, you showed how this lesson meaningfully enhances and extends learning in an engaging, collaborative way.
Sounds like your students are in very good hands. Keep doing what you’re doing. It’s inspiring to see arts educators leading with heart and intention.
I just wanted to add that as a newer educator in the community college setting, being able to read other's ideas in this way is beyond helpful for me.
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