Women Who Inspire A Global Digital Storytelling Project

Step 1: : Research and connection

• Introduce the project objectives to the students, ensuring they understand the goals and purpose.
• Help students identify local women who are making positive changes.
• Connect with your partner class through the Class2Class.org platform.
• Guide students to share their initial ideas in a short presentation on the project board section.

Step 2: Story Creation

• Form teams of four students.
• Guide the teams to select information about remarkable women and create digital stories using images and text.
• Organize the information into a presentation (e.g., in Canva) under categories such as Science, Technology, Politics, Communications, or other fields where students need female role models.
• Share the presentations on the project board so that students from other countries can review them, provide feedback, and leave comments.

Step 3: Sharing and reflection

• Organize a live session where both classes can connect to discuss their experiences and share insights gained from the project.
• Have students share their stories
• Include an interactive segment, such as a Q&A or brainstorming activity, to promote dialogue and mutual understanding.
• Conclude the session by recognizing student contributions.

Assessment and reflection✍️

• Evaluation Criteria for Participation:
• Active participation in video calls with international peers
• Regular contributions to discussions on the project board

• Evaluation Criteria for Digital Story Creation:
• Quality of research on the chosen woman or women
• Clarity and structure of the narrative
• Creative use of digital elements
• Appropriate use of language and tone

• Reflection Activities. Guide students to reflect on their learning using these questions:

1. What surprised you the most about the stories of women from other countries?
2. How has this project changed your perspective on gender equality?
3. What was the most challenging part of creating your digital story?
4. What did you learn about communicating with international peers?
5. What common themes did you find in the stories of women from different countries?
6. How are women driving change in different parts of the world?

Teacher tips💡

• Foster a safe and inclusive learning environment that values diverse perspectives and experiences.
• Provide clear guidelines and expectations for respectful communication and collaboration. We suggest you review the coexistence policies of Class2Class.org.
• Facilitate the formation of diverse international teams, ensuring a mix of skills, backgrounds, and perspectives.
• Provide scaffolding and support throughout the research and action planning process, offering guidance and resources as needed.
• Encourage student agency and ownership of their learning, allowing them to drive the direction of their projects.
• Celebrate student achievements and facilitate meaningful reflection on their growth and the impact of their actions.

This innovative project helps students understand and reshape digital narratives while developing crucial media literacy skills. Through Class2Class.org, they'll collaborate with international peers to create meaningful content that challenges stereotypes and promotes inclusive storytelling.