Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Digital Storytelling: Welcome to Schavey Road Elementary


Assignment Title:  Digital Storytelling
Uses in the Classroom:  This technology tool can be used in a variety of ways. The story can be told by the teacher or by the students.  Digital storytelling can be powerful, and they create an opportunity for learning.   Digital stories can enhance learning when created by the student as they evaluate the content for the story, organize it and tell their story.  The below lists exhibits different types of digital storytelling and some of the uses in the classroom:

  • Instructional
    • How-to directions
  • Information/Expository
    • Summary Reports
    • Book Reports
    • Biographies
    • Character Reports
  • Historical
    • Biographies
    • Documentary
  • Persuasive
    • Advertisement
    • Describe/conclude
    • Analyze/conclude
    • Analyze/persuade
    • Compare/contrast
  • Narrative
    • Personal Reflection
    • Personal Expression
    • Short Story
    • Docudrama


Issues to Consider:  Students will need access to a computer, digital photos/video/other media forms, and a possibly a microphone for this task. Digital storytelling software programs range from simple to very complex.  There are many different storytelling software programs, so you need to find the one that best fits the needs of your students.


Copyright:  The digital story below is an original work of the author of this blog with the assistance of Mrs. Hanson's 2nd Grade Class at Schavey Road Elementary. 

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