ABSTRACT
This chapter describes student's reactions. How teachers showed students they believed in them. Many students begin classes with preset notions of what they will achieve. Students also enter our classes with negative voices in their heads reminding them of their inadequacies, telling them they are slow readers, stupid, nerds, and so forth. Many teachers are creating opportunities for all their students to shine, through project-based learning or use of web tools. These tools allow students to craft multimedia-rich stories that often include drawings, images, video, or audio. Zooburst: Students can create online 3D pop-up books with their own photos or choose from their library of characters. LittleBirdTales: Students can draw their own art or upload images to create their books. Animoto: Students create multimedia slideshows with their own images. Genius Hour and 20" time are recent trends that have gained momentum and support students pursuing their passions. Students present their journeys and their final outcomes at end of the course.
