Class was interesting and a little cold last week. :-) I didn't even know that making a book in iPhoto was possible! I am always learning new things in this class about either Web 2.0 resources or software programs. I added a couple podcast entries on the class wiki during last class also. There are so many interesting podcasts out there that I wish I had time to listen to all the time. I guess I should make some time, huh?
As I'm reading through the articles for this week, I am again seeing the relationship between all the classes I'm taking this semester. In CI 501, I created a photo essay which was a little different from digital story because it had no narration, no audio at all. It was simply supposed to tell a story (deliver a message) through pictures. It was interesting to see how others completed this project because it was obvious that there were cultural barriers for me when viewing some people's projects. Of course, it is important to consider the audience, but to them, they were going for a personal connection, something they knew and could convey to others. In CI 505, I created a digital story! It is actually a very fun process. I got to tell a story about something personal but tell it in a way to see if others would be affected by the emotion of it. Some of the class's stories were tearjerkers, but so fun to watch! You learn so much about somebody by a short 1-2 minute story. I look forward to creating a digital story for this class as I now know what to expect and what makes a "good" digital story. I actually received 4th place for my digital story. Not to brag or anything. LOL
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There are so many resources for us to find and use in our classrooms. Thanks for posting to the Wiki - I need to listen! Sorry you have to develop another digital story, but maybe you can build from your last one. Usually students in this class haven't taken 505, so I don't have that overlap too often. It won't hurt and we'll maybe come at it from another direction.
ReplyDeleteThat's great that you have experience making digital stories already! I remember making one of sorts in one of my education classes, but with all the things we've been discussing in class, I'm excited to start planning this project. I think it will turn out a lot better than my previous attempt!
ReplyDeleteI had a really fun time putting together the book in IPhoto. I started doing that once on my home computer and didn't realize that we could save them. I spent a lot of time creating this cute book for my nephew and then didn't want to spend all of the money to actually make it, so I made him a scrapbook instead. Haha, if only I'd taken this class last year...
Telling stories with visual images alone is an interesting concept. I actually created one related to one Taiwanese mythology as one writing assginment for my students, which inspired not only their creativity but also the language production. As mentioned on my blog journal that a follow up assignment was carred out where students have to create their own digital stories relateing to their own cultures. Both worked well and served the purpose. I have to say it again, digital storytelling is a powerful tool in language classroom.
ReplyDeleteTo be honest, I am a bit nervous about making this digital story as I unfortunately have missed the last 2 classes...due to conferences and the dreaded H1N1...so any help from you would be great....
ReplyDeleteI too am seeing that you will be a resource in completing the digital story. I am not concerned about the writing itself, because I already have my idea and plan to start writing today, but I am concerned about using all the technology. I am so unfamiliar with all of these programs. I feel like I am in the Dark Ages!
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