Memes in education
Taneesha A Thomas, MS.ED
‘Ones to Watch’ 2016 Winner
Digital Learning Coordinator
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Hello!
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Agenda
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Memes
What is a MEME?
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Session Description
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Whatever the topic may be, we have all enjoyed a Meme here or there. A Meme /mēms/ is an image, video, with text, etc. that is copied, often with slight variations, and spread rapidly by Internet users. Irony, imagery, critical thinking are just a few ways Memes can be used in education. Come learn where to find them, how to create your own using Google Drawings, and engage your students.
At the end of this session, participants will know how to locate, and engage their students in creating Memes using Google Drawings.
“ A Meme is an image, video, with text, etc. that is copied, often with slight variations, and spread rapidly by Internet users”
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Memes can be...
Image Macros: Line of text above picture, punchline at bottom
Photos
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Blast from the past
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Baby Cha-Cha
What year was this popular? How was it passed along?
*1996
*Ally McBeal
*Via Email
Elements of memes
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memes...
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Memes in education
Huh?
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In Education
Discussion Starter
Great way to interject some fun into a discussion; watch it lead to critical thinking, deeper convo, and discussion.
Half a Meme (fill-in-the blank)
Push critical thinking by giving students half a Meme to complete.
Vocabulary
Word of the day, unit of study, etc... have students create Memes to enforce vocabulary imagery.
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Irony
In Education
Literary Devices/Elements
Use Memes to teach Irony, Tone, Personification, etc...
Unit of Study
Use Memes to generate questions of inquiry
Rules & Procedures
Instead of traditional posters, use Memes to deliver the message. Class rules, Freshmen orientation, etc...
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In Education
Study Skills
Have students create Memes to reinforce Study skills.
Growth Mindset
Use Memes to motivate Growth Mindset
Contest
Bullying, Digital Citizenship, etc...
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Make a Meme
Google Drawings
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Google Drawings
Drawings is a free app available with your Gmail Account.
There are other Meme makers that can be used: �Meme Generator
Gify Gifs Maker (caution)
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Make a Meme: The process
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1. Theme
2. Image
3. Text
Make a meme: The Process
Choose a theme to create your Meme about.
Examples:
2. Image
Choose an image from your favorite image source.
Examples:
3. Text
Line of text above image and below image
Examples:
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Classroom:
Humor:
Your Choice:
Be Creative but keep it Clean.
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Open Google Drawings
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Open Google Drawings
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2. Insert Image
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2. Insert Image: By url
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2. Insert Image: resize
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2. Insert Image: resize
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2. Insert Image: Change Background Color
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2. Insert Image: Change Background Color
Here
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2. Insert Image: Change Background Color
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2. Insert Image: Change Background Color
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2. Insert Image: Change Background Color
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3. Text: Insert text bok
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3. Text: Create Text Box
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3. Text: Create Text Box
Font Style
Size
Center
Color
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3. Text: Add Text
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3. Text: Add Text
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3. Text: Add Text
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3. Text: edit text
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3. Text: edit text
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reflection
Share Out
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Download meme
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Share out: Social Media
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Let’s review some concepts
What is a Meme?
A Meme is an image, video, with text, etc. that is copied, often with slight variations, and spread rapidly by Internet users.
What are the steps to make a Meme?
How will you engage your students?
Discussion starters, vocabulary, literary elements, rules, procedures, unit of study...
Questions
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Credits
Special thanks to all the people who made and released these awesome resources for free:
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