Choice boards Giving students agency in their learning Choice boards seem to be a hot topic in edtech at the moment, but what are they, why would you use them, and how do you create them? A choice board in its simplest form is a collection of different activities or tools that students can use to practise, reinforce or demonstrate their learning. The version I’m referring to is the digital and extended version of the “I’m done – now what?” poster that hangs in many classrooms. The idea behind a choice board, as with the poster, is to give students some agency in their learning. Instead of giving a very prescriptive list of activities, teachers provide options, and students choose what suits their learning style best. There are some great examples of digital choice boards out there.
Leigh Walker has a great board of activities to practise phonological awareness skills. You can find it here.
Karly Moura created this fantastic choice board for students to choose their e-learning activities. Access it here. Teacha! Magazine | 35
