A Multimedia Project for ELSA Students

Top Ten Tips for Newcomers

Create a Multimedia Project for

Newcomers to Vancouver

WHAT ?

You and your group will produce a short presentation in a

media of your choice which you will share with other

students in the class.

You will teach your classmates and other new immigrants

about important things they should know about living in

Vancouver that can help them make their life here easier.

We will also publish your work on a website when you

have all your work ready.

Project Evaluation

You and your group will be marked on

content ,organization, and research (40%)

presentation (20%)

language (20%)

participation (20%)

This project will be used for 50% of your in class mark for

the term

you can see how you will be marked in the chart on the next

page

Evaluation Chart

how?

education and school

health and medicine

housing - renting or buying

leisure time activities

shopping and food

Shopping and clothes

shopping and big purchases

( cars, appliances, houses)

banking and finances

transportation

family

the law and safety

support services and help for newcomers- adapting to your new life in Canada

social life and friends - Canadian customs

enjoying Vancouver - things to do ( free and low cost)

work and business.

A : CHOOSE A TOPIC

• With two of your classmates you are going to decide on a topic that you want to research and

present on.

• You can choose from this list of topics or if you have a different idea, we can discuss if it is a good

topic.

how?

B: LEARN ABOUT MEDIA -

•You will learn about some fun easy ways to make really good presentations.

•We will learn some basics in how to use:

• Windows Movie Maker

• Voicethread

• Padlet

• Powerpoint.

•When you decide how you want to show your information , you will work with

one of these programs.

HOW? C: DECIDE ON YOUR FORMAT AND MAKE A SCRIPT

Do you want to make a movie?

a poster board online with photos, videos and audio files?

a slide show with good images and text?

A slideshow with talking and webcam comments?

A short play or series of role plays that you can video and make into a

movie?

...Decide with your group what program you want to use and why.

WHEN?

DAY 1 – Get together with your group.

Activity A:

Make a group list of topics you want to work on. Say why you think they are important. Discuss different things you could talk about and how you could research it. Choose one topic you all like.

Tell me what your topic is. Every group must do a different topic - so have a second choice too.

Send me an email or hand in this information:

Group name students topics choice # 1 choice #2

Activity B: Please fill out the survey on Media and Computer skills. ( page 8) This will help me and your group to know what you can already do and what you need to learn. Hand in the survey at the end of class.

My media skills by

__________________

I have never

usedthis :

I know a little

about:

I know a lot

about:

I want to learn

about:

Windows Movie

Maker

Power Point

Padlet or

Wallwisher

Voicethread

Other:

Take video

Take pictures

Use a recorder

WHEN?

Day 2 – FINALIZE TOPIC

Activity C: Now that you have your topic:

BRAINSTORM a list of important things to talk about.

Think about things you think newcomers should know to help make their life easier when they first come to Vancouver.

You can include things such as social customs, cultural differences, what to do, how to do it, where to go, where to get help, how to find more information, etc.

Your information can be from: personal experience, things you have learned from other new Canadians, resources for immigrants in centers such as Mosaic, Success, your church, government of Canada offices, the internet, your school, your community center, your friends

There are many resources for you to check out on pages 17 to 29 of this document.

Choose 10 points that you think are the most important.

Put them in order and organize them. They can be in order in different ways: for example - most important, time, big ideas to small ideas, different groups of things, your own organization.

Be sure to include key words and new vocabulary in your presentation if it is important to explaining your point. Do not copy information from pamphlets, websites, brochures etc. Read the information and rewrite it in your own words! Work together and also ask me.

When your list is ready , you will tell me about it with your group. I will ask you questions about your list and why you think the points you have are important.

WHEN?

DAY 2 continued: media sample PRESENTATION

We will view examples of media presentations in the class.

We are going to see and talk about these presentations:

If you want to you can also see them here ( made by Nina Di Giovanni)

Windows Moviemaker - https://vimeo.com/619546

http://vimeo.com/62097006

Voicethread - http://voicethread.com/share/4064327

Padlet - http://padlet.com/wall/z3zb1xjyg7/wish/6206678

http://padlet.com/wall/tlhddcr656

Powerpoint - presentations by Susan Bates ( VCC Elsa teacher)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCGavw-zdP4

made by ESL students

http://www.slideshare.net/guestf23086/the-worlds-greatest-place-to-live-powerpoint

WHEN? Day 2 continued You will see examples of

a short video or slideshow (Windows Movie maker)

a Powerpoint or slideshare presentation

a Voicethread presentation (a slide show with picture or movies and comments from you and your classmates)

a “Padlet" wall - like a poster online with pictures, text, movies and music

The in class workshops will give you basic training on how to use these programs.

After we see the examples, think about different ways you might want to present the information. You can give me your list handwritten or you can send it to me on Microsoft word.

When? DAYS 3-6 Presentation of different media - work stations and tutorials Now that you have an idea of what you want to talk about and how you might want to present it-- you will

learn about different ways that you can present and share your information. Everyday this week , you will visit a work station in the classroom that will teach you how to use a program to make your work. With your group -- you will learn how to use:

workstation 1 a) windows movie maker

work station 2 b) padlet wall

work station 3 c) Voicethread

work station 4 d) Powerpoint

I will tell you what program you are going to learn with your group on what day.

Be prepared . Look at the online tutorials for your homework the night before on pages 30 to 33 of this document. Only study the one you will do the next day in class with your group.

Bring your questions and ideas!

DAY 3 Media Workshop in class

DAY 4 Media Workshop in class

DAY 5 Media Workshop in class

DAY 6 Media Workshop in class

WHEN?

DAY 7 – Decide on media and draft a plan -- storyboarding , scripting, writing, sketching, etc.

Brainstorming your presentation... how , what , who, why, where.....

How will you present it?

What will you present?

Who will do what?

Why are you choosing to do it a certain way?

Where are you going to do it?

When are you going to do it? –

Make a production schedule. Include the following info:

the tasks your group needs to do

the days you will do it,

who will do what

What do you need? Camcorder, camera, audio recorder, computer, microphone, art paper, markers,

Please put your request for media tools in your chart.

Your group will have specific appointment times set up during class hours to discuss your plan with me and go over ideas for presentation.

Have all your information ready. Please put it in a chart – see the next page to design your chart. Send me this chart by email. I will discuss it with you the next day.

production schedule for _______________ Group

Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 weekend

Media Program

What?

What part of

your project do

you need to do

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th,

Where?

classroom,

computer

lab, “on location”

How?

Filming,

computer,

recording etc.

Tools and

Resources

We need:

WHEN?

DAY 8 -Work session 1

Day 9 - Work Session 2

Day 10 - Work Session3

Day 11- Work Session4

Weekend

WHEN?

Day 12 –

First Submission and editing –

Please present your finished project to me.

We will review and discuss how well it works with your ideas. We may edit and make changes.

Day 13 -- Publishing

We will upload your work onto our class website to make a webpage to share with other ELSA classes and your friends and family!

Day 14 - Screen debut and discussion. Presentation in class on large screen. Critiques and commentaries.

Jigsaw Activity --- Scavenger hunt for information from different presentations (Preselected information will be made into a chart where students need to view all the presentations and find the information to fill out. This is specific to content so will be made after I have looked a t all the presentations.)

Production awards – Students do a secret vote on their classmates work and prizes are awarded...Best Presentation, Most Helpful, Most Entertaining, Most Original, Funniest, Best English...( and others depending on what comes out of the presentations)

“WRAP PARTY”

Here are websites where you can find a lot of

information!

http://vancouver.ca/green-vancouver/moving-to-vancouver.aspx

Diversity and inclusion

The City of Vancouver values diversity and inclusion. Find

information on programs and standards in Vancouver.

Childcare

Find information on

childcare resources in Vancouver.

ONLINE RESOURCES

Health care

Find information on health care programs in Vancouver and

British Columbia.

Housing

Find information on housing in Vancouver including

resources for buying, renting and setting up utilities.

ONLINE RESOURCES

Population

Vancouver has a growing and diverse population. Find

resources for statistics and data, and information on our

aboriginal communities.

ONLINE RESOURCES

Education

Find information on Vancouver's school system including

public, private, secondary, and post secondary schools.

ONLINE RESOURCES

Working

Find information on employment and working in Vancouver.

ONLINE RESOURCES http://www.welcomebc.ca/welcome_bc/media/Media-Gallery/newcomers_guide_en.pdf

http://www.welcomebc.ca/newcomers_guide/newcomerguide.aspx

http://www.welcomebc.ca/newcomers_guide/newcomerguide.aspx

includes Newcomer's Guide Videos translated into several languages:

Cantonese, Mandarin, Korean, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish, Arabic, Farsi, Vietnamese,

and talks about money and banking, health, work, education, finding a place to live, transportation, government and much more ,,, check it out!

http://www.mosaicbc.com/

information for newcomers on work, learning English, family, settling in , transportation

available in over 20 languages

http://www.successbc.ca/eng/

"S.U.C.C.E.S.S. provides services in settlement, English as a second language training, employment, family and youth counselling, business and economic development, health care, housing, and community and volunteer development. " from the site

ONLINE RESOURCES

http://www.issbc.org/

ISSofBC is the largest agency of its kind in Western Canada, with targeted programs for

refugees, women, children and youth, plus support services in over 45 languages. Our

programs and services are available throughout the Lower Mainland.“

"Since 1972, we’ve been providing a variety of support services for immigrants and refugees

to help them get settled, find careers and learn all they need to know about starting their new

lives in Canada. Through our dedicated staff, volunteers and community partners, we provide

settlement, education and employment services for over 23,000 clients every year.

ONLINE RESOURCES Vancouver Handbook for ESL Students

Online Resources

http://books.johnkeithcommunications.com/vanhandbk_resources/index_of_resources.html

http://www.immigrantguide.ca/

A resource guide for new immigrants living in North and West Vancouver

ONLINE RESOURCES http://pirs.bc.ca/

Pacific Immigrant Resources Society (PIRS) is a unique immigrant service agency that has been

providing services for immigrant women and their young children since 1975. PIRS is the only

immigrant service agency in the Metro Vancouver area dedicated solely to designing and delivering

services for immigrant women. Our experience and expertise is only surpassed by our dedication to

ensuring that immigrant women and their young children can participate fully in their Canadian

community.

ESL Programs

ELSA Programs

Women's Development

Children's Programs

Volunteer Programs

Settlement Programs

ONLINE RESOURCES

1. Burnaby Multicultural Society

Burnaby Multicultural Society Burnaby, B.C.

Provides direct services to newcomers to Canada and promotes federal, provincial and civil multiculturalism policies. It offers Settlement and Integration Programs and Services, Public Awareness and Education, Community Development and Outreach.

2. Human Resources and Skills Development Canada

Service Canada Ottawa, Ontario

Enables Canadians to participate fully in the workplace and the community. It administers the Employment Insurance Act, the Canada Pension Plan, the Old Age Security Act, the Canada Labour Code ... with the objective of enhancing employment, encouraging equality and promoting social security.

3. Immigrant Services Society

Immigrant Services Society of British Columbia Vancouver, B.C.

ISS is a non-profit organization that plays an important role in the settlement, training and integration of immigrants and refugees from the day they arrive in Canada.

ONLINE RESOURCES

4. Legal Services Society of B.C.

Legal Services Society

Vancouver, B.C.

Legal Services Society provides emergency service referrals for family issues to clients

who are eligible for these referrals.

5. MOSAIC:

Multilingual Orientation Service Association for Immigrant

Communities

MOSAIC

Vancouver, B.C.

Non-profit agency dedicated to serving the settlement and integration needs of new

immigrants and refugees. It offers services in translation, interpretation, desktop

publishing and consultations in foreign languages.

ONLINE RESOURCES 6. North Shore Multicultural Society

North Shore Multicultural Society North Vancouver, B.C.

North Shore Multicultural Society is a non-profit community based organization serving newcomers, providing cross cultural understanding and equality for all people in North Shore.

7. Pacific Immigrant Resources Society

Pacific Immigrant Resources Society Vancouver, B.C.

Pacific Immigrant Resources Society is a non-profit, community based organization that has been providing services for immigrant women and their young children in Vancouver since 1975. PIRS programs and services provide new Canadian women with opportunities to develop knowledge, skills and confidence needed to participate more actively in the community

8. Service Canada Centre Burnaby Local Employment Services

Service Canada Burnaby, B.C.

Provides assistance to eligible clients who are interested in training to get back to work and who will attend a public or registered private training institute as regular students.

ONLINE RESOURCES 9. Strathcona Employment Assistance Services

Strathcona Employment Assistance Services Vancouver, B.C. Richmond, B.C.

The Canada Employment Assistance Program provides employment counselling and job placement services for Chinese (Cantonese-Mandarin) speaking immigrants in Greater Vancouver.

10. S.U.C.C.E.S.S. United Chinese Community Enrichment Services Society

S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Foundation Vancouver, B.C.

A not-for-profit charitable organization that helps promote the well-being of Canadians and new immigrants and their participation in a just, equitable, and culturally diverse society by providing a range of services, community development and advocacy.

11. Welcome BC

Ministry of Attorney General Victoria, B.C.

Government of British Columbia's official site for Immigration and Welcoming Communities.

12. Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre

Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre Vancouver, B.C.

Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre provides information, referrals, training and resources to families, individuals and organizations who are seeking the best care and early learning for children.

PowerPoint tutorials

Easy Power Point tutorials in English

you can also find many tutorials in your native language!

Google it! – Powerpoint + chinese, espanol, farsi, etc,,,

https://sites.google.com/site/kreyesmcc/

http://inpics.net/tutorials/powerpoint2007/create.html

PowerPoint 2007 In Pictures a picture based slide

tutorial with simple clear instructions

Movie Maker tutorials you can also find many tutorials in your native language!

Google it! – Powerpoint + chinese, espanol, farsi, etc…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9n-Kx6XQaLg

movie maker tutorial for kids on youtube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9n-Kx6XQaLg

Windows Live Movie Maker Tutorial #1: Basics walkthrough (Part1)

reviews important terms for WLMM and is en easy clear English ( screencast for

learning basics)

Voicethread tutorials

http://esltechlinks.wikispaces.com/VoiceThread

How to register and use VT for commenting

http://www.chromaticenglish.com/2013/01/how-

to-use-voice-thread.html

how to make a Voicethread -- easy tutorial

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jb0BsIT9q48

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuZC4Fkl9xc

PADLET tutorials

( Wallwisher before)

http://www.veengle.com/s/padlet/1.html

www.padlet.com

padlet is very easy – go to the site and experiment!