Digital Stories 2

What?

We learned how to put our digital story together on the computer. We learned using Photostory, but we are going to use IMovie since the fidelity is better.

So what?

I am so excited about our digital story. I know that I will definitely be using this digital story while I am teaching. The great thing about it too is that there is a lot of other people that are in my content that have made their digital stories and now we can all switch with each other. I already know four of my colleagues that all want to trade each others digital stories so its going to be fantastic. I honestly can't believe how eye opening and touching these digital stories can be. I have always wanted to be able to make one, but I never thought I would be able to until I took this class. Its going to be so beneficial!

Learning how to put it together was so great too, because I actually know how to do it. As a future teacher I need to be able to know how to do all of these things by myself. Some group projects I come out not knowing anything about how to do it on my own after I'm done. However, not with this project since Doc Waters taught us as a group. I honestly am so excited! As a future teacher I am going to be busy making these digital stories all the time. What a great way to start off a unit.

Now what?

This will benefit my students so much. When watching videos, or listening to music, there is a feeling that you can't get if someone is just telling you something. Hearing and viewing is the key. My students will be able to be truly touched with some of my digital stories and that is my ultimate goal. When it comes to touching topics in health, I need to have a visual for my students. I can't explain in words how serious suicide is, but I can explain it through a digital story.

I honestly am so excited to use this in my classroom. Using this technology is very beneficial because watching movies, televison, is what this generation does. They are all about technology, so the more technology the better. I want so badly, to bring technolgoy completely into my classroom everyday. It not only will be the best way to get my students attention, but I will be able to teach others how to use it too. I hope someday that I can teach my students how to do a digital story. It would be the best thing, however I don't know if there is enough time, but maybe if I just taught them a simpler version. I honestly can't wait for our digital story to be finished. Its going to be awesome!