Motivational Posters
Assign students a word (character trait, 21st Century Skill, etc.). Ask them to research the real meaning of the word. Then, they need to find a quote online that represents the meaning of the word (Sometimes, I don't let them use the actual word in the search). Finally, students need to find an image that accurately shows the meaning of the word in action. All of these things come together online at: http://bighugelabs.com/motivator.php/.
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My niece and nephew's Motivational Posters
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Let's Practice with "Communicate Clearly" as our skill:
Go to a quote website that allows you to search for terms. Once there, search for a key word or phrase that means the same as your skill (I used "communicate"). You may have to really think about how to put your skill into your own words. Once you search, don't automatically choose the first quote; read through them. Choose one that means what we are trying to accomplish in our class, and make sure it is motivational!
Then, search for an image on Google Images that represents your quote well (I used the term "communication" and clicked on "Images"). You may not use the term "motivational" or any form of that word in your search, and your image may not contain any words!!! You need to click on a few filters to make sure that your image looks good, so after searching for your word, click on "Search Tools." Then click on "Any Size" and change that to "Large." The click on "Any Color" and make that "Full Color." Make sure that the image you select is appropriate for the skill we are talking about. (If you have trouble finding a good image, decide what one should look like and either search for that idea online, or quickly set up the picture and take it in class.)
Once you have found your quote and your image, click on the "full-size image" link on Google Images and drag the image onto your desktop. Then, copy the quote and be ready to paste it in a minute.
Go to the link at the top of this page (it will take you to a Motivational Poster Maker). Enter the quote and attach the image. Don't change any of the details (like border or color). I would like them to have a uniform look this time (sorry creative kiddos!).
Your Title needs to be the exact name of the skill that you chose in class. It needs to be spelled and capitalized properly. Make sure that the quote you copied and pasted is edited nicely (not cut off, etc.). Click on the "Add credit to image" box.
Click on the last button on the bottom to make your Motivational Poster! Save it on your desktop according to directions. Then forward it to me via the form below...
Then, search for an image on Google Images that represents your quote well (I used the term "communication" and clicked on "Images"). You may not use the term "motivational" or any form of that word in your search, and your image may not contain any words!!! You need to click on a few filters to make sure that your image looks good, so after searching for your word, click on "Search Tools." Then click on "Any Size" and change that to "Large." The click on "Any Color" and make that "Full Color." Make sure that the image you select is appropriate for the skill we are talking about. (If you have trouble finding a good image, decide what one should look like and either search for that idea online, or quickly set up the picture and take it in class.)
Once you have found your quote and your image, click on the "full-size image" link on Google Images and drag the image onto your desktop. Then, copy the quote and be ready to paste it in a minute.
Go to the link at the top of this page (it will take you to a Motivational Poster Maker). Enter the quote and attach the image. Don't change any of the details (like border or color). I would like them to have a uniform look this time (sorry creative kiddos!).
Your Title needs to be the exact name of the skill that you chose in class. It needs to be spelled and capitalized properly. Make sure that the quote you copied and pasted is edited nicely (not cut off, etc.). Click on the "Add credit to image" box.
Click on the last button on the bottom to make your Motivational Poster! Save it on your desktop according to directions. Then forward it to me via the form below...
