Digital storytelling by Kate Kemker is the process of creating video through the use of cameras, videos, kidpix, storyboards and such (Jonassen, 2008). It allows the creator to make the video come to life in such a way that it captures the viewers’ attention. The student uses beginning, middle, and end to write the story on their storyboard prior to transferring it to a movie. At this point, the students are given the chance to work on their own without the teacher’s assistance. As they create their video they are also able to go back and edit their work. Upon completion it is presented to the class and then a discussion follows. Yes, I believe it should be integrated into the classroom. Not only does digital storytelling improve their writing but it gives their words a voice and demonstrates their creativity in a way unlike any other.
The graphing calculator would aid the student in visualizing mathematical concepts (Jonassen, 2008). This calculator plots graphs and solves simultaneous equations helping the student to make connections with various mathematical procedures. I personally am a visual learner and would benefit from this calculator. Geometric supposer and tinkerplots in which students can apply graphing and statistic problems help students who may be weak in math to visualize the problem therefore making it a little bit easier to understand the concept being taught. I am enrolled in two math courses this summer and will definitely look into the tools mentioned in Chapter 9 for help.
I do not think that watching television alone allows us to learn completely unless it is followed with hands on. For example, just watching the youtube video on creating an interactive powerpoint did not help me to create one. I had to watch the video while at the same time I played around with the powerpoint software.
References
Jonassen, Howland, Marra, and Crismond (2008). Meaningful Learning with Technology (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson Education, Inc.
I am a visual learning like you but also a hands on learning. I enjoy listening to the leason, watching either graphing on the calculator, a YouTube video or the instructor than having a try at the work myself. Technology gives students the chance to listen to a lecture over again such as on YouTube, Podcasting or a Television class lecture but reaffirming the lesson through hands on experiences with homework, worksheets, quizes or reports are still a great way to see how much students have been able to understand.
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