Top Ten Tips for Newcomers. A Multimedia Project for ELSA Students

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1 Top Ten Tips for Newcomers A Multimedia Project for ELSA Students

2 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.

3 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

4 Evaluation Chart

5 how? 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. education and school banking and finances health and medicine housing - renting or buying leisure time activities shopping and food Shopping and clothes shopping and big purchases ( cars, appliances, houses) 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.

6 B: LEARN ABOUT MEDIA - how? 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.

7 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.

8 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 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.

9 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

10 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.

11 DAY 2 continued: media sample PRESENTATION WHEN? 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 Voicethread - Padlet Powerpoint - presentations by Susan Bates ( VCC Elsa teacher) made by ESL students

12 Day 2 continued You will see examples of WHEN? 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.

13 DAYS 3-6 When? 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

14 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 . I will discuss it with you the next day.

15 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 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd, 4 th, Where? classroom, computer lab, on location How? Filming, computer, recording etc. Tools and Resources We need:

16 DAY 8 -Work session 1 WHEN? Day 9 - Work Session 2 Day 10 - Work Session3 Day 11- Work Session4 Weekend

17 Day 12 WHEN? 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 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

18 Here are websites where you can find a lot of information! 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.

19 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.

20 ONLINE RESOURCES Population Vancouver has a growing and diverse population. Find resources for statistics and data, and information on our aboriginal communities.

21 ONLINE RESOURCES Education Find information on Vancouver's school system including public, private, secondary, and post secondary schools.

22 ONLINE RESOURCES Working Find information on employment and working in Vancouver.

23 ONLINE RESOURCES 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! information for newcomers on work, learning English, family, settling in, transportation available in over 20 languages "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

24 ONLINE RESOURCES 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.

25 ONLINE RESOURCES Vancouver Handbook for ESL Students Online Resources A resource guide for new immigrants living in North and West Vancouver

26 ONLINE RESOURCES Pacific Immigrant Resources Society (PIRS) is a unique immigrant service agency that has been providing services for immigrant women and their young children since 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

27 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.

28 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.

29 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 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.

30 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.

31 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,,, PowerPoint 2007 In Pictures a picture based slide tutorial with simple clear instructions

32 Movie Maker tutorials you can also find many tutorials in your native language! Google it! Powerpoint + chinese, espanol, farsi, etc movie maker tutorial for kids on youtube Windows Live Movie Maker Tutorial #1: Basics walkthrough (Part1) reviews important terms for WLMM and is en easy clear English ( screencast for learning basics)

33 Voicethread tutorials How to register and use VT for commenting how to make a Voicethread -- easy tutorial

34 PADLET tutorials ( Wallwisher before) padlet is very easy go to the site and experiment!