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Mar 2024
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Finding and Celebrating Student Voice - ...

Monica Burns
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In this episode, Randi Ahrndt, Head of Literacy Learning at Book Creator, joins me for a chat about ways to honor student voice and celebrate storytelling. From picture narratives to sign language, we explore diverse storytelling methods for kids of all ages. You'll also hear all about Book Creator's Be An Author Month digital resources to empower students as authors across all subjects.

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2024/03/08/student-voice-bonus/ 

Sponsored by Book Creator: https://bookcreator.com/be-an-author-2024/

Follow Book Creator on social: https://www.instagram.com/bookcreatorapp/ 

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