Last week, our school participated in Spread the Word to End the Word day of awareness. The day is about eliminating the "r-word," teaching person first language, and showing respect for people with disabilities. You can learn more at http://www.r-word.org/ and the Disability is Natural website. |
In library classes last week, we talked about how the internet can help us impact change in society, and how we can join together for a cause. We learned all about the cause and took the pledge online (making sure to discuss our online safety rules as well).
Then, we did several digital projects on the topic, using some tools we already knew like Flipgrid and Animoto. I had a great group of 5th grade students work on a video during their lunch recesses (totally volunteer!), and they used Movie Maker to put it all together. Check out these projects with a great message!
How do you celebrate Spread the Word to End the Word in your school or library? Please share in the comments below!