Here I would like to talk about a project idea involving media. Media is all around and plays a central role in 21st century cultural identity. Students watch a lot of TV so why not use this to engage students with learning.
I am currently teaching the 2nd conditional and modal verbs of advice to my teens.At my school we have also started 21st century and PBL learning. The idea is that we teach and test language in an authentic way. The projects involve the language so with some of my teens I am creating a mini talk show. All you need is a camera, some chairs and 3 students. One to present, and two guests, one with a problem and one with a solution (think Oprah Winfrey). Students learn to use the camera, devise a script and problem solve meaning that they use some great technical, creative, and critical thinking skills. They talk about a problem and find a solution and present the mini programme to their peers.
1st stage use some kind of video about teen problems: a good one is it's ok not to be ok.
2nd stage: brainstorm several problems that effect teens, try to get them to think about their own lives.
3rd stage: choose one and elaborate more
4th stage: choose roles
5th stage: begin devising a script
6th stage: edit for mistakes
7th stage: trial the technology and have a few practice runs.
8th stage: Produce final recording
9th stage: present to the class
10th stage: feedback
If you don't have a camera, do it as a radio show, or for a low tech version just do it in front of the class.
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