AS-L WORD/IMAGE PROJECT: Making a Difference Through Service
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Definition of Academic Service-Learning (AS-L):
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Academic Service-Learning at St. John’s University is a classroom/experiential site- based program that involves students in some form of required community service activity and uses that activity as a means of understanding course concepts
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Academic Service-Learning is a requirement of this course. All students must complete six hours of service at their chosen location*.
One of the most profound results of AS-L is:
To realize that you have the power to change the world for the greater good.
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AS-L Assignment: https://www.stjohns.edu/about/faith-and-mission/opportunities/academic-service-learning
https://stjohns.givepulse.com/event/196538-Zooniverse
https://stjohns.givepulse.com/event/196394-The-Letter-Project
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PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS:
Create a digital word and image project that creatively addresses your chosen service experience. Your project will consist of a gallery module and a text module. Text length: 450 words minimum.
Set Up
A. Create a section on your e-Portfolio called “Service”
B. If you wish you can create sub-pages for text and gallery
Project
A. Create a gallery with at least 6 photos that relate to your particular service experience. Each image must be accompanied by a caption.
B. Write a narrative statement that includes the following:
- A vivid description your service experience
- Ways in which the service experience heightened your awareness
- Historical precedents (if any) for this kind of service or research
- Other reflections or thoughts based on your service experience(s)
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*IMAGES:
Images may include:
- Screen from your online service site
- Photographs related to the service from the web
- Your own photographs of related subjects
- historical images ideally will go back to prior to 1950
Excellent sites for historical photography (if appropriate):
http://collections.mcny.org/C.aspx?VP3=CMS3&VF=Home
http://digitalgallery.nypl.org/nypldigital/explore/dgexplore.cfm?topic=all
http://nycma.lunaimaging.com/luna/servlet
Don't forget to REVISE for: clarity, word choice, organization, sentence structure, image quality.
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