why digital storytelling
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This is a reflection of the benefits of using Digital Storytelling in the classroom--what it is, how to do it and why! :)TRANSCRIPT
Why Digital Storytelling?
By Amy E. AyersEME 5050
In my Technology class this week, we were asked to think about the benefit
of Digital Storytelling in our classroom.
• What is it? • How do I begin?• Why use it?• What are the benefits?
It made me think……..
Thinking about how we grew up….Storytelling was probably presented
verbally or reading from a book…
But today’s Digital Kids need more…
Digital kids learn best by….
• Hands-on interaction• Multi-tasking• Utilizing digital media• Collaboration • and Social networking
And so much more…..
As teachers, what can we do to—
Capture
Inspire
Reach
Motivate
Encourage
and Support
Stimulate
Awaken
Excite
Our students?
One way is through
Digital Storytelling
Now, you may be thinking…. Digital
Storytelling? What is that?
Digital Storytelling is a “Digital Explanation”
It can be….– An actual traditional story– A teachable concept or idea– A presentation of a chapter, book or text– An experiment or demonstration– A ‘how-to’ exercise– A sharing of thoughts
Or whatever YOU want it to be!
Digital Storytelling integrates technology like….
• Photos• Movie clips• Music• Voice or sounds• Links• Graphics• Animation • and Text
To give the message
To make a point
To explain
And to reach
All to….
Where do I start?Digital Story telling comes in many forms, such as:
– PowerPoint Presentations– Slideshows– Podcasts– Movies– Videos– or Animations
We need to understand our kids today…
• They need more than the “traditional-style” teaching• Their brains are wired differently• They are using technology at younger and younger ages —they aren’t afraid of it • They multitask • They learn best by many modes of instruction and
need to interact with them to grow and learn.
Ask yourself---Why should I?
Guess What?
Instead of requiring that old boring type of “book report”—your students can create a digital storytelling project….
Let Your students…..
Collaborate Share
Explore
Learn
ExpressBe the teacher
And the benefits?
• With digital storytelling you are opening up a whole new presentation style to your students
• You will be meeting the needs that the students need to grow and learn
• You will be reaching, inspiring, captivating, teaching, and feeding their brains the way they are wired to work.
We need to move forward with our students….
We need to incorporate the technologies they are used to.
We need to move forward with our students….
We need to give them the opportunity to use “different technologies” in our classroom.
We need to move forward with our students….
We need to prepare them for the digital world that is constantly changing.
We need to move forward with our students….
We need to facilitate and let them take the lead.
We need to move forward with our students….
We need to give them the skills they need to be successful and competitive in the 21st century!
• Make a plan• Pick the technologies you want to use
• Take a risk and try it out• Move forward• Create, share and collaborate
• Have fun!
So…Give it a Go!
Be the change….
Make it happen and do it for the kids.
Shelly, G., Gunter, G., & Gunter, R. (2010). Integrating technology and classroom media in the classroom. Boston: course technology.
Digital storytelling in plain English
Music by: Disney’s Official Album-Tree of Life
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