Posts by Michael Hernandez

Michael Hernandez is an award-winning high school cinema and journalism teacher in Los Angeles whose work focuses on digital storytelling, media literacy and social justice. He speaks regularly at conferences in the U.S. and abroad like CUE, ISTE and SXSW EDU and provides training and consulting services related to tech integration and innovative teaching and learning strategies. Michael is a Book Creator Ambassador and the author of Book Creator for the High School Classroom.

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Why should I “market” my book as a teacher?

Marketing your Book Creator book is a great way to tell the story of your classroom, create a professional presence, and share ideas that help elevate educators everywhere.

High School / Secondary

Empathy Project: Using Book Creator to facilitate cultural dialogue

How do we help students develop empathy and become productive global citizens? Michael Hernandez suggests creating books that focus on interviews and portraits to help connect students to other people and cultures.

High School / Secondary

Why publishing for social good will help your students connect learning to the real world

Michael Hernandez has some ideas to share about creating assignments that give students a wider purpose for learning.

High School / Secondary

Workbooks with Book Creator

Some thoughts from Michael Hernandez on how we can make lessons more tailored and interactive with supercharged workbooks.

High School / Secondary

Create a healthier, more productive learning experience with student portfolios

However you use digital portfolios in your learning space—as a replacement for traditional grading or as part of a mosaic of evaluation methods—you’ll help to create a culture of reflection, and a community of learners who confidently share their learning with others.