Monday, September 12, 2011
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“The important question for educators to ask is, ‘What does digital storytelling offer education?’ The answer is a great deal, if we do two things: focus on the story first and the digital medium later...” (Ohler, December, 2005).
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To answer the question posed by Jason Ohler, I would say that digital storytelling can be a valuable teaching tool in the classroom. Ohler tells us that if teachers would begin to use digital storytelling in their classrooms, students would find that they have been given an “authentic voice” and a creative way to build critical thinking skills. Another very valid point that Ohler makes is that “such technologies give voice to a number of otherwise quiet students and to students whose skills don’t fit the usual academic mold” (45).
I found Ohler’s article very informative and helpful in understanding how to begin the process of creating a digital story. I can certainly see the value in creating digital stories tied to the curriculum. I feel that students would gain so much in the area of problem-solving through the creation of digital stories. If students are allowed to create their own digital stories, they will be able to assume active roles in the education process rather than remain passive within the classroom setting.
Reference:
Ohler, Jason (2005, December). The World of Digital Storytelling. Retrieved from
http://www.jasonohler.com/pdfs/digitalStorytellingArticle1-2006.pdf
Related Resource:
I found a short you tube video that discusses the reasons why using digital storytelling in the classroom is a valuable tool. I have pasted the link. Take a look; I think you will agree…
I agree with you Rebecca I feel that digital storytelling is a great tool for students in today's classroom. This activity will help build their creativity. It would be a tool to narrow down students needs whether it'd be for grammar or technology skills. Great job very informative.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with you. I think that this is a great tool to be used to develop projects and show creativity. It just need to be taught as a storytelling tool and not the story itself. It is our jobs to show the correct way to use these new tools.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you. I think it's a good tool to use as an aid to classroom learning and to help them become more active participants.
ReplyDeleteVery good analysis Rebecca. I agree with you heavily on this topic.
ReplyDeleteGreat posting. I think you really touched on an important part of digital storytelling--giving a voice to those who wouldn't otherwise be comfortable speaking up in class. This allows them to share in the learning experience and well ultimately aide in their education.
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