Gold PSA: PSA Creation

18. Digital Storytelling

Step 1: Check with your teacher to:

  • Identify a partner or small group to work with to complete a PSA. 
  • The amount of time you will have to work on your PSA.
  • If there is a rubric.

Step 2: One of you will Copy or Download and share this document with the other(s) 18.Gold PSA Planning Document. This document can be used for Planning your PSA and to identify the media resources to use when you create your PSA. Remember to follow copyright rules.

Step 3: When done, arrange with your teacher a time to present and share your PSA with the class and/or wider audience.

Step 4: Participate in providing constructive feedback while watching the presentations of others (refer to the 18.Q4 Finalize It! Constructive Feedback for examples).

Congratulations!

RUBRIC Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How can a rubric help me? It tells you exactly what you need to include and how well you need to do it to make your PSA awesome.

What does it do? A rubric breaks down your PSA project into different parts, like the message, how creative it is, the technical quality, and the call to action. It shows you what your teacher thinks is most important, so you know where to focus your energy.

How does it help you get a better grade? Before you turn in your PSA, you can use the rubric to check if you've included everything you need. Did you make the message super clear? Is it engaging? Is the sound good? 

Can it help me do better? Yes, after you get your PSA back, the rubric can help you see what you did well and where you can improve next time. Maybe your message was great, but your sound wasn't so clear, etc.

Check with your teacher about a Rubric for this assignment.

MITECS Michigan Integrated Technology Competencies for Students

ISTE Standards•S

3. Knowledge Constructor
a. Plan and employ effective research strategies to locate information and other resources for their intellectual or creative pursuits

4. Innovative Designer
a. Know and use a deliberate design process for generating ideas, testing theories, creating innovative artifacts or solving authentic problems

6. Creative Communicator
a. Choose the appropriate platforms and tools for meeting the desired objectives of their creation or communication
b. Create original works or responsibly repurpose or remix digital resources into new creations
d. Publish or present content that customizes the message and medium for their intended audiences