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"Through creating narratives, students develop the power of their own voices and become heroes of their own learning stories" (Ohler 47).
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I chose this quote because I completely agree that digital story telling is a positive activity in the classroom. I feel that it expresses students creativity, and imagination rather it'd be their own story or an assignment from the class. Having students create stories helps not only with their technology skills, but with their grammar skills as well. By the time I have my own classroom, I'd like to see more of this in class assignments. I feel this activity would get students excited about learning, it'd be an activity where they'd be learning different skills at once without even realizing it. Doing these stories would allow the teacher to view students individually, it'll show their strong points and weak points, which will help in the classroom. I feel that this activity would be effective in any grade, it's something fun and creative but at the same time you can be learning from it as well, and the teacher can benefit also!
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Ohler, Jason. (2011 September 14). The World of Digital Storytelling.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKZiXR5qUlQ
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This is relevant because, it shows you just how to make a digital story!
I think that this technology adds a new level of interest for students. I agree with your comments and also feel that using technology such as digital storytelling in the classroom adds a new dimension for students as well as teachers. Digital storytelling allows students to assume an active role in their education rather than sitting passively and listening to lectures or completing worksheets. I feel that increasing the use of technology in the classroom raises the interest level for students in any subject because we would then be reaching them in a way that appeals to them.
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