Digital Stories.
Digitial stories seem to be a new way of writing a narrative. Instead of putting pen to paper, students can create a movie using programs such as imovie and movie maker to create a story. Students use creative commons pictures and photos they may have taken to illustrate the movie whilst they narrate.
In a commentry on Digital Stories in the Classroom the writer states that ‘like all tools, it takes some practice and thought to use effectively’. The writer goes on to quote Van Deurse by stating ‘A good Digital Story, comes from a strong question and a powerful narrative. Before students even touch a computer they need to have given significant time and thinking to what their story is about. It is very easy to become distracted by all the visual options. It is important that the music, pictures and video serve to enhance a well written personal narrative’.
Below is an example of a digital story that I have created in class. The question I try to answer is slightly personal being ‘Why do I want to be a Primary School Teacher?’. Have a look and let me know what you think about it.
To view the video please click HERE- edublogs and I are having difficulty with uploading.
