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I read several articles on digital storytelling and several authors described it as a very effective tool in the classroom. At the time, which was approximately one week ago, I was not a big fan. In fact, the seven elements of digital storytelling made me sceptical about creating the book.
Then eureka! Today we learnt to create a digital storybook and off course, hands on learning has proven for years to be effective.It was simple, fun and it kept my interest. Now, the emphasis is on the photos because the photos tell the story. So, yes, we must have some knowledge about photography and follow some basic rules:
Then eureka! Today we learnt to create a digital storybook and off course, hands on learning has proven for years to be effective.It was simple, fun and it kept my interest. Now, the emphasis is on the photos because the photos tell the story. So, yes, we must have some knowledge about photography and follow some basic rules:
- A centred picture is boring.
- Ensure you look for distance in the frame
- The great "Rule of Thirds"
Something else came to mind.There is a child I tutor who is abused by her foster parents. She has some reading challenges but is excellent with the computer because it builds her confidence.She expresses her feelings through drawings and she loves to take pictures.The digital story book will be excellent for her to create a narrative of her life and I can understand her hidden feelings. Remember pictures are powerful!!
I mentioned it to her and she agreed. So colleagues, this can be used for expressing one's thoughts while exploring literacy in the 21st century.
Hi Shasta, the dynamite of digital storytelling also blew me away. I am very excited about the prospects of using it with my students. From September, I would be teaching some twenty-two remedial boys and my plan is to take them on field trips, have them take digital photos,(I will inform them of the phototaking tips, thanks for reminding me)and then return to school where the production of a digital story will be the culmination of the lesson.
ReplyDeleteI was touched by your experience with your abused student. I think that you would make quite an impact with the introduction of this technology which would not only assist her in her literacy endeavours but it can have therapeutic value to her. Congratulations, in advance, for the success you would have with her. All the best,Heather.
Hi Shasta
ReplyDeleteDigital Storytelling really is exciting. I, too, know of children who can use this as ‘therapy’. This brings excitement back to the writing process and helps to build that connection between experiences, stories, memory and the feelings they evoke. We know that all our kids are talented and different and have lots to say.
We can use the technology of digital storytelling to revive the art of storytelling. Let’s give our students a voice as this can lead to learning and changing their lives for the better.
Hi Shasta
ReplyDeleteFrom my experience and knowledge as a primary school teacher I can attest to the fact that children love pictures. Pictures provide clues for them when words seem difficult to remember.So how amazing is it that in digital story telling pictures play such an important role.
This technology will definitely be an asset both to our students and to us. Through this we will be able to better understand our students and how to assist them.