TWT2014+Enhancing+Anchor+Charts

14. Enhancing Anchor Charts with Anchor Videos
I came up with the term to describe a resource that is a video representation of an anchor chart.
 * What is an Anchor Video?**

Anchor Videos bring your anchor charts to life! They also allow students to access the information from anchor charts at home. They can also provide more information to families regarding the strategies the students use in school.
 * Why use Anchor Videos?**

1. Create your anchor chart with your students. 2. Decide how you want to make your Anchor Video (student involvement or not). 3. Create your video using iMovie or another video program you feel comfortable using. 4. The Anchor Video can begin with a clip of the anchor chart and then show clips of you or of students modeling each part of the anchor chart. 5. Upload it to a classroom blog.
 * How do you make an Anchor Video?**

1. Anchor Videos can allow all students to access the same information at home (depending on students having computers and internet access). 2. Students can stop/restart Anchor Videos for areas they need more help understanding. 3. Families can discuss what is happening in the classroom with students. 4. Students have a visual representation of what is expected of them while they read/write.
 * What are the benefits of Anchor Videos?**