Digital Storytelling

 

Likes/Dislikes

               I feel that the articles emphasized Digital Instruction and its entirety very well. Digital Storytelling is such an effective learning tool used in many classrooms today. As the reading explained, Digital Storytelling has many positive benefits that foster a great learning environment. For example, research has shown that digital technology increases student’s amount of retained information. I believe in this case digital instruction should be implemented in all classrooms. Not only does it promote and improve literacy skills for students, it also is a beneficial instructional tool for teachers as well.

Clarification

               One thing I need more clarification on is the concept of the seven elements of digital storytelling and how it is properly implemented in daily classroom for successful learning and instruction.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_storytelling

 

Classroom Connection

               While completing my observation hours last semester I had the opportunity to view a digital story lesson personally. Students created their own stories using pictures, music, and videos I loved this lesson because it allowed not only the students but as well as the teacher to become more creative and original.