Last December, I attended a session called App Smashing, using multiple apps to create a digital product, at SLATE (School Leaders Advancing Technology in Education). The super dynamic presenter introduced the group to the idea of using app smashing to have kids create various “Selfies” about their own learning. For example, here is a "Math Selfie:"
Since the conference, I have used Learning Selfies every Reading and Writing unit. I ask students to create a Pic Collage including a selfie, the date, their reading/writing partner’s name or photo, their personal writing goal, and a photo of their own writing showing work towards their goal. Then, I have kids save the Pic Collage as a photo and share it on ClassDoJo Stories with a caption- this is then shared with me and families in their digital portfolio. It is also a great way for new partners to include themselves as readers or writers.
Here are some more examples:
I have my students primarily use the following apps: Pic Collage and Book Creator as a template, the camera app and screen capture to take a snapshot from any app, and then Class DoJo to share.
This activity is highly engaging and a powerful tool in helping students take ownership of their learning.
Submitted by Nicki Dahms, 2nd Grade teacher at Tonawanda Elementary
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