Format of Choice Guide | Janel Mitchell

 

Why we are including this example

This resource is designed to inspire and foster creativity in your assignments. Students have the flexibility to choose their preferred format, or you can specify the format you would like them to use.

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Introduction

Format of Choice assignments encourage creativity.  Submit your assignment in a creative format of your choice--text, audio/video, or mixed media.  

Whichever format you choose, your submission should be the equivalent of a one page document or a 2-3 minute video and include your sources of information. 

Some Ideas

Following are some ideas of different submission types you might consider.  If you have a different idea feel free to get approval from your instructor.

Concept Maps

Concept maps are visual representations of information that show relationships. Below you will find useful resources in understanding what a concept map is as well as free or low cost concept map generators for your project. You can also google "concept map makers" for more options.

Infographics

 Infographics are a graphic visual representations that presents information quickly and clearly. 

Memes

A meme includes a photo or video along with a block of text.  

Memes can be a fun and novel way to engage in content. In Education the purpose of creating a meme might be to reinforce a concept or check for understanding. There are a variety of free applications you can use to create a meme such as: 

You can also search for Memes using search engines such as Google. 

Podcasts

Creating podcasts can be a great way to organize and communicate, build key writing and speaking skills while also learning recording, editing, and publishing skills. There are a variety of free applications you can use to create a podcast such as:

Here are some resources to help get started with creating a podcast:

Posters

Posters can also be a great way to express your learning. 

Timelines

Timelines can be built using free online timeline generators and provide a link to your project or create it using Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides.

Videos

Video can be a great way to express your learning

  • You need to be present at some point in the video--but please NOT just a talking head--show pictures/artifacts/etc. 
  • Please do NOT record yourself reading from a prepared script. Make it relaxed, informative, and conversational.

How to Submit

PDF Submissions

Whenever possible it is advised to convert your work to a PDF document.  This helps your work maintain its formatting through submission.  Inserting images into Word documents prior to conversion also reduces files size and is easier to upload and consume. If you don't know how to convert a file to a PDF doing a Google search can be very helpful.

You can use your student files to keep copies of all of your work and to upload or embed the file into the discussion or assignment.

See How do I use Files as a student? Links to an external site.

Video Submissions

Host your video and provide a link or embed the video into the discussion or assignment.  Please do NOT upload the video itself as your submission as it requires a long upload and download time.