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Digital Storytelling for the Classroom |
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Digital Storytelling is the art of using images, audio, special effects and sometimes video to tell a story that can greatly enhances the study of a particular classroom topic. It allows students to express what they have learned about a topic in an innovative and creative way.
Students live in a world of multimedia and become excited about learning when they are engaged in an enhanced learning environment. Creating a digital story project promotes critical thinking skills and also enhances writing and organizational skills.
Students will understand how to express their thoughts and tell a story related to a topic they are learning about in the classroom. They will use higher order thinking skills by preparing their story through storyboarding, writing scripts, and the creation of a video product.
A rubric has been included to help guide you through the collection of all the artifacts you will need to share as evidence of completing the module. Also, the rubric is an assessment tool to be used by the designated personnel in your school district to whom you will submit your completed work for CEU credit.
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Digital Storytelling in the Classroom Module Rubric |
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TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS AND CONCEPTS. Teachers demonstrate a sound understanding of technology operations and concepts. Teachers:
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demonstrate introductory knowledge, skills, and understanding of concepts related to technology (as described in the ISTE National Education Technology Standards for Students) |
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demonstrate continual growth in technology knowledge and skills to stay abreast of current and emerging technologies.
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PLANNING AND DESIGNING LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS AND EXPERIENCES. Teachers plan and design effective learning environments and experiences supported by technology.
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design developmentally appropriate learning opportunities that apply technology-enhanced instructional strategies to support the diverse needs of learners. |
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apply current research on teaching and learning with technology when planning learning environments and experiences. |
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plan for the management of technology resources within the context of learning activities. |
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plan strategies to manage student learning in a technology-enhanced environment.
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TEACHING, LEARNING, AND THE CURRICULUM. Teachers implement curriculum plans, that include methods and strategies for applying technology to maximize student learning.
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use technology to support learner-centered strategies that address the diverse needs of students. |
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apply technology to develop students' higher order skills and creativity. |
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manage student learning activities in a technology-enhanced environment.
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ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION. Teachers apply technology to facilitate a variety of effective assessment and evaluation strategies.
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apply technology in assessing student learning of subject matter using a variety of assessment techniques. |
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PRODUCTIVITY AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE. Teachers use technology to enhance their productivity and professional practice.
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use technology to communicate and collaborate with peers, parents, and the larger community in order to nurture student learning.
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Digital stories can be created using software that allows you to put images and/or video clips in sequence with a soundtrack and voice to create a more powerful story. Listed below are some software applications that may already be installed on the system on your computer or can be downloaded for free.
It is important to make sure your computer has the latest updates so that the software will run properly. Your computer should have at least half of the hard drive space available because the files created tend t to be fairly large.
Also, you will need to make sure you have a recent version of Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer in order to read the downloadable files. To download the free software, go to the Adobe’s Reader Web site - http://www.downloadadobe.net/a...
To view videos, you will need to make sure your video software is updated as well. Quicktime is usually best for the Macintosh and Windows Media Player is recommended for Windows (PC). The software should be pre-installed on your computer and will update when you update your computer system. Both video software applications can be downloaded for free if they are not available on your computer.
QuickTime – http://www.apple.com/quicktime...
Click on Free Download Now .
Windows Media Player - http://www.download.com/3000-2...
NOTE: You may want to see the technology support personnel in your school to help you verify or complete all of the software requirements.
Listed below is software that you can use to create a digital story.
iMovie and iPhoto come installed with the Macintosh system.
Movie Maker comes installed on the Windows (PC)system or can be downloaded free at http://www.microsoft.com/windo...
Microsoft Photo Story 3 can be downloaded for free at the following Web site http://www.microsoft.com/windo...
Next, you will need to decide on the benefits you would like your students to receive by creating a digital story. Visit the following Web sites to get information on digital storytelling.
DigiTales - http://www.digitales.us/about/...
Educational Uses of Digital Storytelling - http://www.coe.uh.edu/digitals...
Center for Digital Storytelling - Cookbook - http://www.storycenter.org/mem...
Center for Digital Storytelling – In a Lifetime… - http://www.storycenter.org/mem...
Complete the Digital Storytelling in the Classroom Worksheet.
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Digital Storytelling in the Classroom Worksheet |
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1. At the following Web sites, explore through the samples of Digital Storytelling. Complete the Video Lesson Worksheet .
DigiTales - http://www.digitales.us/ - Click on Storytellers Gallery to select a different example.
Scott County Schools Digital Storytelling – Student Stories - http://www.scott.k12.ky.us/tec...
Scott County Schools Digital Storytelling – Teacher Stories - http://www.scott.k12.ky.us/tec...
2. Use the Digital Storytelling Lesson Worksheet to develop a lesson plan on the topic you chose to introduce to your students. The lesson plan should include the following components:
• Title
• Description
• Core Curriculum Objectives Met
• Technology Curriculum Objectives Met
• Process for the Project
• Estimated Time
• Assessment Method
• Resources (if applicable)
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Digital Storytelling Lesson Worksheet |
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Answer the following questions:
1. What are the critical thinking skills students will use when planning and implementing a Digital Storytelling Project?
2. What obstacles might you and your students encounter when planning and implementing a Digital Storytelling Project?
3. What are some of the different strengths that are important for students to possess when forming cooperative teams to work on a Digital Storytelling Project?
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iMovie Handout Version 5 |
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iMovie Handout Version 6 |
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Use your lesson plan and the digital story you created to do the Digital Storytelling Project with your students.
Develop a rubric to evaluate the digital stories the students create. There is a sample rubric in the downloadable files. Also, there are rubric resources available in the Additional Resources section below.
Complete the Evaluation Form for Digital Storytelling Project as a reflection on the project and decide if there is anything you would change or add to the project.
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Digital Storytelling Sample Rubric |
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Evaluation Form for Digital Storytelling Project |
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Additional Resources
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Creating Rubrics
RubiStar - http://rubistar.4teachers.org/...
Rubric Builder http://www.landmark-project.co...
Storyboarding
Storyboarding
http://www.tsof.edu.au/resourc... - Select “Stages" in the left column. From the list, select “pre-production or planning stage.” Then select the “storyboard” link to download a storyboard PDF.
Storyboarding
http://www.ncwiseowl.org/kscop...
Creator
http://www.readwritethink.org/...
Kids Vid
http://kidsvid.altec.org/scrip...
Cited Works
Warlick, David. "Rubric Builder." Landmark for Schools. 2006. Landmark Project....
Stewart, Donna. "Computer and Technology Skills." Kaleidoscope. 2005. NCDPI. 13...
"iMovie HD Support." Apple. 2006. Apple Computers. 13 Jul 2006 <http://www.a...
"iMovie Tutorial." Apple. 2006. Apple Computers. 13 Jul 2006 <http://www.app...
"Photo Story 3 for Windows." Microsoft. 2006. Microsoft. 27 Aug 2006 <http:/...
"Create your First Photo Story." Microsoft Photo Story 3. 2006. Microsoft. 27 A...
"Create Home Movies with Windows Movie Maker." Windows Movie Maker. 2006. Movie...
Porter, Bernjean. "About Digital Storytelling." Digitales. 2004. Digitales. 27 ...
Robin, Bernard. "Educational Uses of Digital Storytelling." Educational Uses of...
"Digital Stories Presented by our students." Digital Storytelling in the Scott ...
"Digital Stories Presented by our Teachers." Digital Storytelling in the Scott ...
"Scripting." Kids Vid. 2000-2001. Kids Vid. 27 Aug 2006 <http://kidsvid.alte...
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