Writing using multimodal approaches KS3

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About. Learning outcomes
Course schedule
Introduction
Introducing ourselves
Using the course resources in your project
The project
Reflect, evaluate and share with others
Shared learning
Evaluation
Resources
1 Using multimodal approaches
Other resources
Background reading
2 Podcasting
Further activities
Other resources
3 Composing, re-composing, decomposing
Other resources
4 PowerPoint counterpoint
Other resources
5 Gathering digital assets
Other resources
References
Acknowledgements

Pedagogical content. This course has been produced in conjunction with the UK Literacy Association UKLA. It is designed to support teachers in carrying out a project in KS2 in an aspect of writing using multimodal approaches. It is supported by a range of resources and activities to provide ideas and stimuli for the project. Teachers will plan, carry out and reflect on the project with the guidance of a facilitator and in discussion with others.

Resource details
Title	Writing using multimodal approaches KS3
Topic	[[Topics/Writing|Writing]]
Teaching approach	[[Teaching Approaches/|]]
Learning Objectives	Professional and reflective practitioner skills At the completion of this course, students should be able to: * identify areas within the curriculum where they can introduce multimodal writing activities, * identify opportunities for the effective use of technology to support learning activities linked to their curriculum plans, * reflect on and discuss the impact of the use of technology to support learning in multimodality, writing, ICT and English at KS3, * share their learning with others in your field. Practical skills At the completion of this course, students should be able to: * use technology to support teaching and learning in multimodality, writing, ICT and English at KS3, *use a range of tools to support multimodality, writing, ICT and English at KS3, Knowledge and understanding At the completion of this course, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of: * a range of uses of technology to support multimodality, writing, ICT and English at KS3, * the issues involved in using technology in multimodality, writing, ICT and English at KS3. Cognitive skills At the completion of this course, students should be able to: * critically review the use of technology to support teaching and learning in multimodality, writing, ICT and English at KS3, * share these reviews with others, constructively critiquing others’ views.
Format / structure	Various online activities.
Subject	[[Resources/Teacher Education|Teacher Education]],  [[Resources/Primary|Primary]]
Age of students / grade	[[Resources/Secondary|Secondary]],  [[Resources/Primary|Primary]],  [[Resources/Higher|Higher]],  [[Resources/KS3|KS3]]
Useful information	This course has been produced by the National Association for Teaching English NATE. It is designed to support teachers in carrying out a project in KS3 in an aspect of writing using multimodal approaches. It is supported by a range of resources and activities to provide ideas and stimuli for the project. Teachers will plan, carry out and reflect on the project with the guidance of a facilitator and in discussion with others.
Related ORBIT Wiki Resources	Writing using multimodal approaches KS1, Writing using multimodal approaches KS2
Other (e.g. time frame)	The core of these materials and is a project that lasts for half a term during which time teachers will access online resources. If they are signed up to use these materials as part of a course they will be supported by a facilitator with expertise in your area and will be expected to interact with others.
Files and resources to view and download	http://www.vital.ac.uk/community/mod/oucontent/view.php?id=16674&direct=1. Users must register with the VITAL website (free registration) before they can access the resource.