This was my first time using the digital storytelling software. The software program was very easy to use and I enjoyed retelling a historical story. I research a topic that I really knew little about. I learned a lot through this process. I found my self wanting to find out more information. I’ve even thought of adding additional information once the assignment is finished. For students this would be an excellent resource to use when creating a video of information pertaining to the curriculum. I believe they would retain the information better and would become excited about learning the information. They would also feel a tremendous amount of pride at creating their own video.
I’ve only seen movie maker used at one school that I subbed at. The media specialist created a digital video of her favorite author and was in the process of teaching the students how to make their own video. She had already found the websites that the students needed to use. The process seemed very intimidating to me because of the individual attention that it took to guide all twenty students in the right direction. She was excellent with the students and very excited to walk them through this process.
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Alecia I really enjoyed using storytelling also. This was my first time. But I'm quite sure I will be using it much more in the near future as a media specialist. My goal it to implement workshops where teachers, students, administators, and parents are trained to use digital storytelling. Surely they will enjoy using it just like you and me.
Alecia,
I agree that the Moviemaker was quite intimidating at first. I made a few mistakes and had to start over several times. Overall, it worked out for me and I had to really find a stopping point. I chose a topic that I wasn't deeply familiar with and just dove in. Fascinating to sit and watch your hard work unfold before your eyes.
I can understand why many media centers are not in favor of students downloading ebooks onto the computers. Who knows what other material may bypass the download barrier. Plus, the material and the language may offend some students and parents.
I also learned a lot from my digital storytelling assignment. When I had finished, I realized that not only had I learned a lot about my subject, but that there were things that I would do differently if I had to do it over again. I suppose with practice we all become better at doing things. It does seem a bit intimidating trying to do storytelling videos with a group of elementary students, but this is something that you would have to practice as well. You can always refine and add to your lesson plan as you gain more experience in this field. I think with a lot of pre-planning, this could be a valuable tool for student learning.
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