Project Feature: Nature Documentary Film Festival (w Jaclyn Demmers)

On the episode, we unpack how students were challenged to deepen and demonstrate their understanding of Ecosystems and Visual Literacy in a grade 7 interdisciplinary project. Teacher Jaclyn Demmers also shares her newfound insights about the potential of students with learning disabilities when given creative opportunities that spark their curiosity.

Jaclyn’s current role and what drew her into education. (1:45) A summary of the project. (3:05) A breakdown of the major milestones of the project—entry event, research, direct instruction, building, and showcasing. (5:40) Why Jaclyn was drawn to project-based learning and how it shifted feedback conversations in her classroom. (12:05) A personal highlight. (14:00) The biggest barrier that Jaclyn had to overcome. (15:10) How the project challenged our assumptions about learning as a siloed experience. (15:45) The potential for project-based learning to reveal the capacity of diverse learners when they have clear criteria. (20:30) The purpose of education. (22:45)

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