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Check out the digital story I created: Señorita Louisos' Spain Trip. (see above and check out the link for a description)
I would use this video in my classroom to enhance a cultural lesson on Spain, specifically relating to my own personal study abroad experience in Alicante. This video will grab the students and peak their interest, and will be a great lead into a lesson that I planned. I'll be able to talk about all sorts of experiences that I had when studying abroad: food I ate, where I stayed, the classes I took, the sites I saw, etc... The possibilities are endless, which makes this digital story so much fun! The students will be curious and will wonder what these pictures are about, which will lead to questions that I can answer. The whole process will turn into a whole class discussion of Alicante, Spain and the culture of that area.
Showing posts with label digital storytelling. Show all posts
Showing posts with label digital storytelling. Show all posts
Friday, November 11, 2011
Monday, November 7, 2011
My Bookr Story: Running with the Bulls
Check out my Bookr Story about Running of the Bulls. I created this digital book for my Spanish students (grades 5 through 8).
Creating this storybook, I saw myself using this in my classroom for a cultural lesson on Running of the Bulls. Rather than handout an article or lecture about what the event is about, I can see myself presenting this instead to my students. It's much more engaging for many reasons: authentic photos (realia) are included, the students can read aloud from what is typed on the screen, the pages can even be "turned" by the students. In this sense, the story is a great way to introduce the celebration and stimulate student interest. As an additional add-on to the digital story, I can then show them a video clip of live footage from the Running of the Bulls from years past.
Creating this storybook, I saw myself using this in my classroom for a cultural lesson on Running of the Bulls. Rather than handout an article or lecture about what the event is about, I can see myself presenting this instead to my students. It's much more engaging for many reasons: authentic photos (realia) are included, the students can read aloud from what is typed on the screen, the pages can even be "turned" by the students. In this sense, the story is a great way to introduce the celebration and stimulate student interest. As an additional add-on to the digital story, I can then show them a video clip of live footage from the Running of the Bulls from years past.
Digital Storytelling: A World of Possibilities
Digital storytelling is becoming the "buzzword" when it comes to incorporating technology and online resources with narratives. According to "7 Things You Should Know About Digital Storytelling", digital storytelling is the practice of combing narrative with digital content, including images, sound, and video, to create a short movie, typically with a strong emotional component. In general, these digital stories can be instructional, persuasive, historical, or reflective. Therefore, this leads to a world of possibilities for teachers to implement this in our classrooms, especially since this allows the "storyteller" (our students) to work with technology and be creative.
by digistorytellin
Why use this type of approach to storytelling in our classroom? Telling stories is a key part of our culture because we want to "teach beliefs and values to others" (7 Things...). Having our students create digital stories, allows this once oral tradition to take on a dynamic media approach... adds a whole other level to what storytelling is. This digital format makes the story more personal and more relate-able for those listening/looking at it. For example, I (as a Spanish teacher) could use digital storytelling for my students as a way to introduce themselves at the beginning of the school year- in Spanish with photos. This type of assignment through the digital means of presentation, allows to make the once written narrative more personal and focuses more on the individual. The storyteller can make the story more authentic and his/her own through the use of pictures, as well.
by digistorytellin Why use this type of approach to storytelling in our classroom? Telling stories is a key part of our culture because we want to "teach beliefs and values to others" (7 Things...). Having our students create digital stories, allows this once oral tradition to take on a dynamic media approach... adds a whole other level to what storytelling is. This digital format makes the story more personal and more relate-able for those listening/looking at it. For example, I (as a Spanish teacher) could use digital storytelling for my students as a way to introduce themselves at the beginning of the school year- in Spanish with photos. This type of assignment through the digital means of presentation, allows to make the once written narrative more personal and focuses more on the individual. The storyteller can make the story more authentic and his/her own through the use of pictures, as well.
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