Digital Storytelling Stephanie Bitter
Date Due:___________ Value: 100 points
Teacher Tales: A Digital Storytelling Experience As educators we all have experiences that are memorable, thought-provoking, and/or inspirational. While we may not recognize it at the time, these experiences have a profound impact on how we think, act, teach and learn.
Task Your task is to capture one of your most memorable moments as an educator in a 2-3 minute digital story. This could be an event that happened in your classroom, an experience with a particular student, or a memory you share with a colleague. It can be humorous, serious, insightful, scary, adventurous, etc. , but it should have impacted you as an educator in one way or another. When choosing your topic think about the questions below. •
What experience has had an impact on you as an educator? Why?
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What emotions are attached with this event?
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Why is this event significant? How has it shaped your views, teaching practices, or interactions with others?
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What meaning might this have to others?
Overall Goals •
Create a thoughtful, well-planned digital story based upon your experiences as an educator that will be shared with your peers.
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Understand how design and literacy components support a personal narrative by conveying meaning and emotion.
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Learn how to utilize resources that will help you in gathering media and constructing your digital story.
Process A key resource that will assist you in the digital storytelling process is the GBN Digital Storytelling Wiki. It is wise to bookmark this page or save it to your Delicious account. http://gbndigitalstorytelling.wikispaces.com 1. Narration Great digital stories stem from a well written, thoughtful narrative. Write a 1-2 page (double spaced) personal narrative that describes an event based on the criteria above. Include important details that help focus your story and bring meaning to the message you are trying to convey. Note that you will be sharing your story with others as part of the production process.
2. Storyboard The storyboard is where all of your planning occurs. It illustrates the flow and continuity of your story including visuals, audio, transitions, and the emotions you are trying to convey. This is where you will be evaluated on the critical thinking behind your story.
3. Digital Story Your digital story is your final product. This should be a 2-3 minute movie that incorporates the following: •
Engaging Introduction
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Logical Organization
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Effective Visuals and Audio
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Effective Pacing and Timing
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Creativity and Consistency
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Compelling Ending
4. Portfolio Once your stories are completed we will be showcasing each story to your peers. Upon viewing your digital story, you will be required to turn in the following: •
A copy of your written narration with your edits
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Storyboard
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Any peer reviews
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Digital Story (submitted electronically)