Today’s students grow up creating videos, sharing content, and dreaming of becoming YouTubers, so why not channel that energy into learning? Empower your students as creators through this practical and inspiring course on student-driven digital projects. Explore a range of project types, including blogs, oral presentations, podcasts, documentary films, narrative films, and music videos, to integrate digital storytelling, creativity, and authentic expression. Rooted in the principles of authentic learning, digital literacy, and student voice, the projects explored in this course offer opportunities to replace traditional assessments with real-world tasks that are meaningful and engaging. With an emphasis on student identity, agency, and audience connection, this course equips educators from all content areas with tools, templates, and strategies to bring digital creation into the classroom. As part of the learning experience, you’ll step into your students’ shoes by creating your own sample project and crafting detailed implementation plans that align with your existing curriculum. Through hands-on assignments and classroom-ready plans, you’ll develop the confidence and knowledge to spark engagement, deepen understanding, and prepare students with future-ready skills.
