What: This week, we learned about how to use digital stories as an effective tool for introducing a new topic in your classroom. We watched some great examples of digital stories. We also discussed what criteria is necessary for a good digital story.
So What: I was really interested in learning about digital stories. I think it is such an effective use of technology in a classroom as long as it is age appropriate. These stories can serve as a great introductory tool for many subjects. It is a great way to catch students' attention and make them wonder what comes next. I really enjoyed watching the examples in class, especially the Holocaust one. It really caught my attention and kept me watching the entire time. I think using digital stories is a great way to get students interested in learning.
Now What: I am really excited to start creating my own digital story and possibly using it during my field experience. Since we will be in sixth grade classrooms, I know that technology will be involved and definitely something that kids will be interested in. I can definitely see digital stories being effective in younger and older classes. By using digital stories, we can implement technology into our curriculum and get students excited about learning a new skill or about a new topic.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
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